Hi Sharon, I have Taco Bell about 1 time a week... Chicken Meximelt and a beans and cheese w/no red sauce. I can only eat about 1/2 of each but it's a nice change, sometimes I eat the flour shell but not always, it just depends on how I feel on that day, but I can eat most of the inside if I dont eat the shell (more protein that way). I have not tried anything other than those items. I would suggest to stay away from rice and just try a very small bit of the shell's until you see how they will set with you. Go for it!!! Sherrie -53 10.12.04 Start of my new, healthier life!

Surgery: Oct 14, 2004 Weight before surgery: 255 lbs. Weight Now: 201 lbs. Total Loss: 54 lbs Oh, what a journey I am on. I am so excited. I have really been doing well. I have had trouble with chicken and salads. I do very well with beef, pork and fish. I drink alot of water. I really like the propel water. It is a change from plain water. I enjoy fruit and vegetables. I have not tried anything sweet. I am scared I will dump. I tried cheese cake with splenda and it was tasty. I only had a sliver though. I keep very busy and I have been walking. I got out of it for a few weeks because I was busy with the holidays but I am getting back into the swing of things. Excercise is very important. My energy level is great. For the first time in a long time I can play with my kids w/o getting so tired and so short of breath. I still have a long way to go but with God by my side and people like all of you I can do it. I am so proud of each and everyone and May God Bless all of yall. Terri R.

Hey all - hope you all had a great day. It was a gray, snowy day here, but that's ok. I packed all the kids in their snow gear and they played outside for a short time. Brrrrr...... This was one of those days where, pre-op, I would have eaten all day....... I am happy to say my eating problems seem to be fading - I ate my meals today with no nausea after. I think it may have something to do with getting back on track with my Prevacid. B - protein drink S - 1/2 english muffin with 1 tsp peanutbutter L - almost a whole Lean Cuisine - Roast turkey breast with stuffing & apples (later found out it contained 51 carbs!!! YIKES) S - 1 oz swiss cheese & 1 whole wheat cracker D - 2 oz ground beef, 4 green beans I am drinking some skim milk now and plan to have some yogurt later or Carb Countdown choc milk. Much better day for me!!! I feel like I ate alot and I feel like I finally had some yummy food. I was starting to feel sorry for myself with all the nausea. TGIF tomorrow. Jenn

Surgery: Lap RNY Oct 26, '04 Pre-op: 340 Current: 278 Lost: 62 lbs (yay!) According to my doctor, I can eat just about anything...WRONG! LOL I do not tolerate carbs well. And my life long love affair with chicken is on hold. I tolerate fish well. I really enjoy Wendy's Chili. And with a fondness for Starbucks, I start my day off with a latte (decaf with skim milk of course) about 7 am and then eat breakfast about 2 hours later. I have had a complication with a stricture. I have been diliated twice and have an appt to see my gastro doc again tomorrow morning. I think I will have to be diliated AGAIN! It doesn't hurt, but it is annoying as *&$# LOL Pam

Surgery: Oct 4th Weight before surgery: 294 Weight now: 209 LOSS: 85#'s Had my 3 month checkup today and it turns out that I am doing well with losing fat (76 # so far) instead of muscle (only 8# lost) so that is going well. Exercise if you aren't doing it already. Foods are not a problem, Everything seems to be going down well, and there isn't much I havent tried (except sugar). Water is going well too. I get 100-150oz in per day. My blood tests came back perfect, no deficiencies. I can come off the reglan and previcid in the next month. THings are looking good for me and congrats to everyone on here, we are all doing well!! Dan