Hi there let me say you are not alone. I too forget my vitamins. I may have taken 5 since surgery. I dont know why i just keep forgetting. I also didnt take the pill either and have three children yup you guessed it all on the pill. I dont drink 60 oz of water. I drink when im thirsty. I dont get all my protein in. I do try and eat the meat protein first when i eat then the rest. I also have snacks that arent veggies and prolly shouldnt have but i am human. I too have lost 100 lbs nothing to sneeze at. Sooo maybe im not the model patient. BUT LET ME SAY THIS LOUD AND CLEAR. I no longer ge****ery mouth going past macdonalds. I no longer have three servings of dinner. I no longer replace a meal with a chocolate bar chips and a chocolate milk. I no longer look in the mirror and hate myself. I no longer obsess about what i eat. I eat when im hungry i drink when im thirsty and for the most past I feel great. SURE i could do the fitday thing everyday sure i could be counting my protein and carbs and what not BUT i had this surgery to be normal and low and behold food is now something i eat cause i have to not because its there. I know alot wont agree but i feel that i have the bull by the horns and with the exception of the vitamin thing IM doing pretty darn well. Im eating healthier maybe not the healthiest but 100% better than before. Im liking my changing body even though parts are wrinkly but hey thats alright. My hubby is paying more attention to me with the lil cups and feels(guess he approves too) soo its all good. Dont beat yourself up relax your doing awesome if your not the type to obsess about things dont consider that a failure consider it just being you and think of the things that you no longer do that you used to do that was soo bad for you and i bet youll feel like i do....IM NOT DOING THAT BAD AT ALL. kindest regards deborah gale nova scotia canada

Hello Karla, there are days I can eat a whole Mexican pizza. Or an entire Gordita. The last time I ate a mexican pizza I ate 3/4 of it. It just depends on the day. I definetly try to limit my taco bell outings to once every 2 weeks or even longer because I know the food is not great. I have actually sworn off the mexican pizza's because when I looked up the calories it was too much. The gorditas are the healthiest on their menu. I personally think you are okay. I was told that the goal is to actually eat a normal portion of food and I really don't think 2 taco's is more than a normal portion. I am sure before surgerey I would of had at least 5. I too though must admit that at times I obsess over how much I can eat now. 4 tbls. of food that sure sounds like very little. My Nut. and surgeon have told me to eat at each meal until I feel that lil' sensation of fullness. But there are definetly days I can barely eat so I know my pouch is still doing it's thing!!! Good luck and maybe it will make you feel better if you like get the 2 tacos and weigh them. Just a suggestions. Good Luck.

Hoorible...did not eat nearly enough. B - 1/2 c low sugar Fruit Loops with 1/2 c skim milk L - one bite of english muffin & decided I wasn't hungry enough to bother D - 2 oz lean ground beef patty, 1/4 grilled zucchin, 1/2 small corn on the cob S - 5 ****tail meatballs, 1/2 c skim milk Totals: 423 calories (YIKES) 20 fat, 28 carbs, 33 protein. Only drank about 40 oz water.Terrible.

I am starting a new support group in Phoenix, AZ serving the metro Phoenix area in June. Location is still be acquired, but I should have that finalized within the next week. This is an Obesity Help chapter. Each meeting you will learn something new about pre-op or post-op process, tips and tricks, recipes, exercises, dealing with unsupportive people, living with WLS and so much more!! If you live in the Phoenix Metro area or ever visit this area, you are welcome to attend!! Go to website below for more information or to join the online support group!! (http)://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/OHphoenix/ Hugs, Trisha -56 lbs

Friday was ok, though I really got to cut back the carbs. Because I was sick the first 4 months, a lot of what I could actually tolerate were carbs. Weird. So, protein shake 4 crackers with peanutbutter 1 serv soy crispy minis BBQ 4 cans Iced Tea (diet) Cream of potato soup with cheddar (made with fat free milk) Sugar free choc chip cookie, soaked in milk Sugar free hot chocolate more soup (I eat about 1/2c at a time) NO WATER- just one of those days Some days are just weird like this. Mostly better days, but sometimes, I just munch and dont bother to pay attention.