I am so sorry to have heard of Hughlene Gray's death. I did not know her but I express my condolences to the family and friends. I had my surgery Oct. 6th in Charleston SC with a wonderful doctor. Dr. Sabback. I have not started my protein yet or my vitamins. I am taking my iron pills. After seeing this I think I need to get on the ball. Again I am so sorry to hear that she lost her life.

My sister (3 yrs post op) gave me this advice when I was upset that my losing had stopped... If you are taking your vitamins, drinking your water, eating the correct food, & getting some exercise then don't sweat it. Your body is in survival mode and will hang onto every oz it can til it is forced to use its reserves. There will probably be MANY plateaus, but don't let the scale scare you. The weight will come off if you are following the rules. She lost over 300 lbs & knows what she's talking about. CE

So are we!

Ya, I wish I could have resisted that chicken skin though - it was 10 grams of fat right there!!! I have tried a couple of low carb cereals - one is called Carb Well from Post and literally tastes like cardboard. I was hesitant to try the Special K, but I love cereal. Its good - I have to add Splenda to it...but the crunch is wonderful and the taste is not bad at all - especially when I add blueberries or a half of a banana. In fact...I am about to go have some right now.... Here is the nut. info if you like: 3/4 c serving - 100 calories 3 fat 9 net carbs (14 total carbs) 5 gr fiber (this has been helping SOOOO much - I went from going maybe once a week to EVERY SINGLE DAY!!!) 2 sugars and 10 protein! And of course, its got a bunch of viatmins and minerals too. I am so surprised at myself for, at only 3.5 months out, already falling into some bad habbits and needing to "recommit". I always thought once I had this surgery, I would be so strict and do everything the dr and nutritionist said. Its so easy to slip back into old ways, huh? You are doing fabulous - I only had surgery 1 day before you and you have blown me away by 20 pounds! I have only lost 45 since surgery date, 65 since I began the process. Way to go - any tips?? jenn

Hey those numbers look good. I dumped real bad on cereal once so I havent tried it again. But that cereal you had looks pretty good. I have switched from skim milk back to whole milk and tolerate it a lot better... plus it doesnt make me gag. Those Smart Ones Meals look good too. You did great on your protein! -63