Well Mitzi I could be doing more but I have started to cut back on those evil but oh so tasty "bad" crabs. I love bread, crackers, chips & dip, etc.... and have been known to make meal out of 1/2 a bagel (loaded w/ cream cheese of course). Now I may have a crack or 2 with my soup instead of 1/2 a bag over the course of a few hours. One of my other major downfalls has been starbucks. I swear they put addictive drugs in that stuff because I have become a fiend. I dream about starbucks and get downright snappy if I don't have it. I would have been ok if I had stuck to non-fat sugar free lattes but a few months back I upgraded to Venti (large) non-fat 3 pump mochas with whipped cream on top. Not only that but I have 2-3 of them a day and at about 400 calories each I blame them for making my size 2 jeans not pull up past my thighs. I have cut back to 1 every other day. I have also become a computer/couch potato. I spend all day at work on the computer, hours in the car commuting and then go home and sit. I have a beautiful park with tennis, basketball, trails, etc... outside my front door but I never have the energy to make it over there so last week I started forcing myself to at least take a walk around the park with my kids in the evenings. Melissa

I have not taken water pills but I am in the same boat as you. I had lost down to 135 and have gained back up to 148. I also feel bloated but I think that may be because this is my body's first time having to deal with a weight gain in 2 years. About a week ago I started to cut out and cut back on some of the bad habits I have picked up these last few months and I am starting to feel a difference. I think the major factor for me was bad food choices and not enough physical activity. I don't want to get all the way back down to 135 but 140-143 would be nice. Now that the "honeymoon" is over every pound is a struggle. Melissa

100 calorie pack of oreo chips/ grahm crakers (just one, they have a tendecy to absorb fluid in tummy, and that can hurt) I find a pack of the 100 calorie packs last me a week!!!!!!!!!

HELP!!!! I am really having a tough time wanting to eat sugar so much. I have gave in a couple of times and had a cookie or small piece of candy but its been a real tough thing to rezist. ANY SUGESTIONS?

Carol Congrats!! I have about 25lbs before my goal. I am happy that I am maintaining and not gaining at this point. Gaining the weight back is a very big fear of mine, just as it is for most of us Im sure. I understand exactly what you mean when you see other people who seem to have made great strides with WLS, but we are going to make it too. Your encouragement and good spirits make me feel better and lets me know that I am not alone. Thank you as well.