Hi Lisa - no I didn't come home with any winnings - I was up and down and then down down down. LOL I had a GREAT time though! Yesterday I ate: B - protein drink L - 1 oz ham, 1/4 c carrots D - 1 oz prime rib, 1/2 c new potatoes S - 1 c popcorn I drank a ton - about 80 oz. Not feeling good - feels like the flu is coming, so not much of an appetite. Jenn 232/191

Congrats on your weight loss. Good luck on your future weight loss. You are already on the healthy path. I also go to support meetings, but they are free. I went a couple of months before my surgery also. I am on the website almost every day.Maybe tooo much. It is a great support system. Any question you have if not answered by your October buddies, I am sure the main message board could answer( some of the older outs are always willing to give a helping hand). Hope you had a wonderful christmas! Hope you have a healthy, happy, and safe new year! Lisa 382/328

I like EAS AdvantEdge Chocolate Fudge. Yum! It is the only one so far, that I can really tolerate. Their Cappucino ones are good too. I want to try Strawberry and French Vanilla, but I like that Chocolate one so much, I don't want to risk it (since I have some unopened Carb-o-lites still in the fridge that I will never touch again, lol!). I get mine at Walmart for less than $5 for 4 of them.

Hello Susan, thanks for the good advice! Support groups sounds like a great idea.. (that's how I found this board.. looking for support) You see Susan, I didn't sign-up for my doctors after-care program.. (It was WAY too much money) But since I had to have an after-care program.. I opted for a local nutritionist who is great.. and much cheaper. However, she doesn't have any support groups. But I am sure my Surgeon (Dr. Sosa) does.. I will check into it my next Doctors Check-up.. and if I can, I will surely give the group a try! I hope to hear from you again soon, Happy New Year to you and yours Pete Miami Beach, Florida

Dear Monice, Thank you so much for your warm welcome..! (Plus.. Congratulations on losing so much weight!) Wow 50lbs.. double hugs from me too Monice! I will try to check the board often.. if I can.. -Especially to see how my surgery-day girl is doing!- To tell you the truth, I don't know how much I have lost so far.. I haven't been to the doctor (or nutritionist) for a few weeks, but the last time I checked I lost 66 lbs. (I almost fainted when I saw it!) Talk to you soon I hope.. (STAY WARM UP THERE!) Pete Miami Beach, Florida