Just wanted to say, good afternoon! Boy,there isn't alot of action on this board is there?? Oh well! Renita

Well everyone was blown away with my weight loss. I truly can not see it but they say that I look fabulous. I was happy to see the little things like the seat belt on the plane fit me with room to spare!!!! I fit on my own seat cusion!!!!! I can fit comfortably in my moms dining room chairs!! I even had some guy tripping over himself at the airport to help me!! Imagine that woman with TWO kids and the guy practically ran across the parking lot to help me with my bags!!! Put a smile on my face all darn day long (too boot he was GORGEOUS!). Thanks for letting me share! Tanya -83 and still going strong!

When I read how much others can eat who had the surgery the same time I did, I feel like a freak! I'm still not able to eat much. This was my whole food list for yesterday: 8 oz Crystal Light mixed with unflavored Unjury protein powder, one handful trail mix, 2 grilled shrimp, one bite of chili, 2 french fries. And I threw up the dinner, so that doesn't really count as food intake (that was the shrimp, chili and fries.) That's pretty much usual for me a day. I try to drink as much as I can, but even that makes me nauseous. I throw up just about everything (I've had 3 strictures and just had a CAT scan yesterday, so the doc is working on my problem.) But still, I miss eating! Debbie

Hi Judy! That seems like an awful lot to me, however, I don't know how much you ate before your surgery so maybe it's a great feat. As my surgeon told me, the surgery is also about making lifestyle changes, not to see how much you can eat after the reduction. I, personally, would have left out the potato and pie. You don't need them. Eat your protein first, as much as you can, and then eat the vegetables. Drink lots of water in between. It's been 5 months and 87 pounds since my surgery. For example, I am able to eat about a 1/4 cup of cottage cheese or a small protein shake (6 to 8 ounces) in the morning. In the afternoon, (late noon) a small tuna or chicken or taco salad, about a 1/2 cup at most, or a 1/2 cup of soup. By the evening I am still full and will often finish my luncheon salad if I can fit it. I have cut out any snacking and have chosen to eliminate carbs almost altogether. You know though, we are all different, and as long as you are losing weight and making healthy choices, you'll be successful. Amber

I too feel stuck! I have stayed 235 for 2 weeks now. I am hoping it will get moving once I kick the exercising in gear. I have been horrible about it!!!!! Shame on me Renita