I just clicked on the November 2003 board for the first time. This is very cool. It is nice to see names of all the other people who share my rebirthday.

I love it! For New Years this year I resolved to lose weight. My spouse said, "Honey, you've had WLS, you know you're gonna lose weight." I told her, "Sure, but I've made this same resolution every year and I am not gonna NOT make the resolution this year just because I know I can keep it finally!" She didn't get my logic, but that happens a lot.

I understand. I have days where I'm starving; then there are days where I can't eat a thing. My doc says.... water; make sure you drink your 64 ounces of water each day. Protien; most of the meal needs to be protein. (think someone else also said) protein makes you feel fuller; and carbs make you hungry sooner. I found some good receipes on bariatriceating.com I also have started my day with a protien drink from GNC; their ISOpure is good. Also I got a bunch of sample protein drinks from bariatriceating.com; the banana creme is wonderful. I joined the gym at work; and got a trainer to help me out on what to do. I have to keep reminding myself the surgery is just a way to help you lose weight. What we do to make that tool work is where the results come in. Sometimes I snack; and have found that cashews; or almonds; work great. about 12 nuts and I'm satisfied. My doc provides a manual for the surgery with a list of food that we should eat. Also I got a little sign on my computer that says " it's my body; I'm in control; and I will take care of it." talk to you soon. mark g.

Sheri, Thank you for e-mailing me back. I eat about as much as you, except i do eat some carbs. Probibly 2 servings a day. I am going to join curves(an all womens gym) I do realize that you do have to move, and i know ive been not doing enough. thank you for e-mail ing me. how much weight have you lost? In how long? Cyndi Sinagra

I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this. Lately I have been under A LOT of personal stress and it is really affecting me. For over a week now I have not been able to put anything other than water & crackers in my stomach w/out getting sick. I know that it is because of my nerves but nothing seems to help. I know that I have to start getting something to stay down - I know how important that is but it's just not happening right now. It has gotten so bad that I barely had the strength to walk up 1/2 flight of stairs tonight on my way to a meeting. I'm really getting concerned - I have had no problems w/my WLS thus far and really don't want any setbacks. Any advice would be appreciated. Angie