Go girl go!! You can do it!!! Hugs,

Ok, sorry if this is winded, but now I am confused, and frustrated. I went to my 1 year appointment yesterday and saw the nurse and the nutritionist. The nut is new and I haven't ever seen her. I explained to her my concern over snacking. I tend to snack in the evenings, popcorn is my downfall. But I have been switching on and off to fresh veggies instead. Her concern for me was to remove myself from my family and do something for an hour that i like all by myself. I told her, my family is not a bad influence, it's my head. She said try it. OK! Whatever. I get to see my family for 3 hours a day together, and now she tells me to remove myself for 1 of those hours. ok, moving on. I told her what I eat each day because I'm losing so slowly. I was honest and gave the things I eat. She said I was fine. OK! I asked how much protein I should be getting in at a year out. She said that I should be fine with my shake for breakfast and the foods each day. I asked again, how many GRAMS of PROTEIN should I be getting. She told me not to worry, I was gettin genough. OMG! I asked her about fluid intake and what amount of ounces I should be consuming each day. On a good day, I can get in 120oz. If I don't try hard, I can get in 64-80oz. Again, she said, that's good. WHICH ONE? Now, I know that I am a year out. But come one, shouldn't a nut be able to answer my questions for me and not just say that I'm doing good. If i was doing so good, I'd be at goal by now and not struggling to lose 1lb each week. I told her that my exercise wasn't as good as it should be, but that I was going to join curves with my daughter again w/in the next month, she said, ok, that's good. Please help. I started at 318lbs, surgery was 10/4/07, I am now 214lbs. My goal is 180, but I want to get under 200 first. What other suggestions can you offer.

I wanted to thank everyone for the surgiversary cards, Yours are on their way been busy with moving. It has been fun to get them

Ok, so for the first time in a year, I believe I am at a stall. As a matter of fact, I think I have gained 2 pounds and I am really bummed.....I haven't changed my eating habits at all....still getting in all my protein....drinking ALL of my water.....I see my surgeon this Thursday for my one year checkup and I am worried sick that I have gained 2 pounds!! What I have noticed though, is that clothes that didn't fit before are fitting a little better....go figure!!!! Hugs, Holly

Thank you Lisa for putting into words thoughts that I have had, and I'm sure others here also...... Dawn