Hey family, I'm 5 1/2 months out - surgery on 11/4/04. I've lost 62lbs of the 110 that I would like to shed (not so bad) and I'm exercising about 5 days a week. I'm doing pretty well so why do I feel so down about things? Don't get me wrong, I'm not always blue but in the last few days I've been feeling a little down in the dumps and - ok, I'll say it, dumpy! Since the surgery this is the first time I've felt bad about myself. I can't help but look in the mirrow and see MY HIPS shouting back at me!! I look much better but I'm still looking blobby. I need something to get my spirits back up and to get my head back in the right place. I should be feeling good about my accomplishment, not bad about how much farther I have left to go - right?? Some smiles from you guys would make me feel better! You guys are the best by the way - really!! Debbie

WTG I'm soo happy for you! You should celebrate, you deserve it. It's a lot of work.. eating the right amounts of the right food choices. Great job! ~Angel 222/156/120 BMI 30.5

Donna you look beautiful!! Congrats on turning 40 too. 40 and fabulous! ~Angel 222/156/120 BMI 30.5

Well since it seems I eat out more than at home here goes: Any Mexican Restaurant: bean and cheese nachos w/ guacamole & sour cream; Queso; Cheddars: ate nachos there with spicy ground beef on it (didn't know it would be like that); had the biggest dumping session ever. You don't want to be on the highway in traffic when this happens. Trust me. Luby's: soup mostly broth; baked fish; mashed potatoes; salad. Chinese: egg drop soup; hot & sour soup; crab puffs; Chili's: chili cheese dip w/ chips & salsa; you can get this to go and it costs less than $5 and you can eat off it for several days. Other places that I can't remember right now. Alice From Dallas 11/10/04 285/196/170 5'9"

285/196/170(goal) 11/10/04 5'9" Getting more gorgeous every day! (at least my husband says so) Alice From Dallas