Hey guys, Today I am 6 months, 1 day post op. I am about 35-45lbs from goal, which is awesome. I see my surgeon on Friday for my 6 month appt and can't wait to hear what he thinks Everything is going well, but I have to admitt I am slipping up a bit. When I eat, I take a sip or two of drink to rinse my mouth. It seems I am hungry faster when I do that though. I am also snacking, something my surgeon says is a major no-no. I am getting so used to this new life, I am not doing as well as I should be about following the rules. I do take all of my vitamins daily and get my water intake in, along with protein, but I just am not focused on it anymore. I used to know how many protein grams I had at any point in the day and now I am estimating. Is this normal? Are any of you getting this comfortable post op? I am feeling great and often forget I even had weight loss surgery, if that makes sense. Anyway, just posting about this because I am wondering if anyone else is pushing the rules like drinking with a meal or not waiting the hour after eating to drink or eating crackers before the peanut butter....LOL I think I am doing fine, but I think my appetite is increasing. I am not satisfied for as long anymore, so I might need to increase my food intake. How much are you guys eating? Sometimes I feel like I eat way too much but then when I look at it in perspective, I am only eating until I am satisfied. Sorry for the rambling post but just wondering if any of you are experiencing the end of the "honeymoon". My weight loss is stalled right now. Actually had a gain of several pounds which I lost in a couple days. Of course, I think it was water weight because increasing my water flushed it right out. Thanks for reading if you made it this far!! Erica 258/169.5/(125-135 ish)

Hi Brenda, You know the old saying....when the going gets tough, the tough gets going!!! Keep that positive attitude strong!!! Think of all the wonderful things you have done for yourself and keep up those prayers!! You'll find a job soon I'm sure. Remember to pick healthy choices and take your vitamins!! Sending and your way!!!! Karry 311/189/167 goal

Awsome job Sara - every pound DOES count!!!! Way to go Keep up the great job! Debbie

Jennifer, If someone asks you how you've lost the weight, just tell them, "with a lot of hard work". We all know that's the truth. I think that just for this one day I might not worry about not eating and drinking together. It is really important to keep hydrated - especially if you're traveling. During the day of the wedding, just have a little of every course that looks like you can tolerate it and when you're full, push the food away and start drinking water. Keep your water intake up if you can. If someone asks you outright if you've had surgery, just say, "you know, I've really been working hard to get this weight off. Here's the exercise that I've recently gotten into doing" - don't change the subject completely so that it seems strange, just veer the conversation to positive things that you have started since surgery to get the weight off. You'll be fine! Have a great time at the wedding!! Enjoy the looks that you'll get and know if they're talking about you, it's with envy in their eyes!! Deb

We have a big gym here called LA Fitness...pool and everything. I looked into a Curves it was small and bleak. I think Curves is a step in the right direction from Obesity and no excercise. But, for me I need cardio work and stranght training. My best bet is a gym. And Curves is not to cheap after reading alot of posts. I guess Curves only really works if you get your heart rate up and alot just go there and never do that. For my busck a gym with all the right machines plus a lap pool is my best ber. I am going to join in June when I get back from Sc.........2 week vacation that is coming up real sson. Sandy in Tucson 340/240/150