Hello, I had surgery on 10/20/03, so I'm about to have a 4 month anniversary. As for vitamins, I did really well until about two weeks ago. To be honest I really hate taking pills, so everyday is a challenge taking my vitamins. However, I really try hard to take them because when I don't I feel awful. As for my weight loss, it slowed down at some point and then I noticed when I started eating more protein- it just started up again. I lost 8 pounds in the last two weeks. As for exercise, I walk 30 minutes everyday at work and I do about 20 minutes on the Gazelle Elite. Liquids are a challenge for me. I drink about 32oz of crystal lite a day- I absolutely hate water. However, I am trying it little by little. I've been squeezing lemon in it. Well, everyone keep up the good work and hang in there. Hugs, Cherry Open RNY 276/211 (-65 pounds loss)

I have slowed down a lot too. I'm sure if I exercised and ate all good food it would be better. I will loose 5-10 pounds and then stop for a couple of weeks. Karen

I seem to have slowed down substantially. I knew it would happen but I am kinda bummed it has slowed down at month 3. I'm not complaining just curious if I have slowed down before the average wls patient has. I realize we shouldn't compare - but I guess I'm looking for a norm. In case I need to change something. thanks, emily

Ann, I only recently started taking them. I was afraid to at first. Then I kept forgetting. now I put them in a daily pill container (1 week worth) and keep it by my computer at work. The visual has helped me. I take: 1 Flinstone's 1 B-12 sublingual 1 Calcium (chelated) 1 Iron (not always religious about this one - but I'm working on it). Try different ways to get yourself on that habit. Water and protein have been harder for me. Weak decaf tea is helping with the water. For protein I HATE protein drinks so I have been trying to eat raw organic almonds as a snack. Best of luck in finding a routine that will help you achieve your goals/dreams!

Hello everyone... you are all doing great, congratulations on your success! I have lost 58 lbs and don't really have too many food problems unless I eat too fast. I was on a little plateau for 3 weeks but today i weighed and lost 5 lbs. I was so glad. I was getting scared that I was done losing. I have joined Curves but for some reason I don't like going because I go alone and it seems weird. I know I need to get over that but I can't find any of my friends who can go with me. I just need to do it... sometimes I need a kick in the pants. Hope everyone continues to do well... Pam