FOr those at a STAND STILL!!

I was on a week ago or so complaining about those dern scales They had not moved in 3 weeks.I drank as much as I could, added aerobics the first week of Jan. (2 days a week) and walk a few other days. Well low and behold the scales moved 5 lbs in the last week. I am so excited. I guess time and patience help. I had surgery Nov. 18th and now am 39 lbs down. and so happy I love this Nov board because we are all dealing with similar issues and can support each other. I also get alot of advise and help from my state board...Texas Board. I have read how we all are told to eat differently and I am amazed at what some doctors allow. Here is how mine goes: only 2 meals a day, 80 oz of water daily and no snacking week 1 broth and SF jello only week 2 broth one meal and 1 egg and 1 pc toast the other week 3-6 ( or until you see doc)protien (soft) beans, chicken, cheese ect. week 6 to next visit add soft cooked veggies and fruit not high in citris I have that appt Friday yippeeeee I have eaten a bite or 2 of mashed potatoes here and there. lol After week 3 she said if you MUST snack make it like beef jerky or cheese. I have had a peanut or 2 and it is great also. I also wanted to thank whoever mentioned the red fat triscuit pizzas. I love them. I could not do the tuna cracker was too rough but the marinara sauce, cheese and meet was to die for. I can eat 4 or 5 only. My daughter made spaghetti and she sat the meat sauce aside for me I used it and yummmy. WEll I wish you all a great weekend and keep up the good work and support. HUGGGS Brenda 325/310/271/153

Hey Brenda I hear ya about the scale . It hasn't moved in a week and a half and today I weighed myself and I was down almost 2 lbs. And then I say to myself..STOP!! I used to obsess over food now I am obsessing over the scale, it's rediculous . I mean, when was the last time I lost 50 lbs in 7 weeks? The weight will come off, but I need to stop being a slave to the darn scale! Susan LAP RNY 11/24/04 374/325/190

Hey Brenda This is why I have no scales in my house.I only weigh @ the Dr. office only.I have had no problem with any foods that I allowed to have.I went to Dr. on Jan 4th and I have a grand total of 31 lbs loss.Wow.!!!!!!Started @246lbs.Had my open surgery on Nov.24th.2004.I can see enough in my clothes that I have lost more.I will return to DR.on Feb 15th and weigh again.I have Joined Curves(Jan 4th2005) to work out I ask the DR.and he said I could just know what your body is telling you.I love working out there with just women only.I give God all the credit for my health after this surgery tock place after reading some of the storys it was getting to me.I told him I was a big baby and if he wanted me to have this surgery he would have to take care of me.And he did just that. We are having are suport meeting monday Jan 17th 6:00pm @ Jackson Hospital Montgomery Al. All are WELCOME!!!!! Prayers are powerfull Love in Christ pat