I am pregnant, so not exactly in the mindset to lose weight right now, but I do worry that I will let this pg get the best of me and will gain. I am about 13 weeks along and had lost 2 pounds as of my 11 week appt. I have a feeling I've gained the last couple of weeks though, so who knows. I can say that the cravings of pregnancy have been bringing the demons back full force!! I went a week eating nothing but candy all week! Not healthy for me OR the baby!! I have never been a dumper, so it doesn't affect me to eat too much fat or sugar, but obviously it's not the way to go!! I was pretty much at goal when I got pregnant. I was 138 and wanted to get between 130-140 at goal. I'm 5'3". Now I've come down with horrible heartburn after I eat any kind of food, so in a way, I'm considering it a blessing in disguise!! I am now eating less and I'm more aware of what I'm eating, which I think will help keep me in line. Unfortunately, carbs just seem to settle an upset tummy better than protein, but I have to remind myself that I did have this surgery and pregnant or not, I have to give my body what it needs, not just what it wants!! Anyway, that's where I am at. Definitely eating horribly and allowed myself to fall into some bad habits, but trying to remind myself what my responsibilities are...to myself and this baby!! Erica 258/138/130-140ish PG weight: 136 12wks 4d

What kind of problems were you having, pain, symptoms? Thanks!

Hi Susan thanks for writing back,,,,,,,,,, i would love to correspond with someone who has the same surgery date as me. Actually my Dr. never wanted me taking protein drinks, he wanted me and still does to take protein through food.... I do eat a protein bar from time to time and i make protein balls out of protein powder,carb options peanut butter, oatmeal and sugar free honey..... I eat one or two of these in the morning ( about the size of walnuts). I usually eat a salad for lunch with an egg or some turkey in it. or a slice of weigh****cher bread with a hunk of cheese and a piece of fruit, or cottage cheese with some fruit or a carb option yogurt and a cheese stick. I usually eat a cheese stick or two throughout the day as a snack , and a dinner of some protein, and vegetable. I know i cheat on carbs more than i should during the day like you said, crakers and pretzels and things like that.....and that is my problem,,,,,, although i know i am eating far less than i did in the days before surgery, but still cant seem to lose these extra lbs. I started at 260 and have not even lost 100 lbs a year and 2 months later. I just want to lose the last 10 to 15 lbs but cant seem to budge that scale. I never ate sweets for a long time after sugery but once i did and found out they dont bother me much its harder to keep away from them. Well,,,,,,,, i would love to hear from you. My email is [email protected]. joann Hope to hear from you soon.

I am also stuck between 184 & 189, but I knowit is more my fault. I have been eating way more carbs than I should. Guess I felt so good about the 160 already lost I was in denial about the 40 more to go!

Hi Susan, You and I had the surgery the same day...... Nov 29, 04. I am stuck between 165 and 168 since around August myself and cant seem to get the scale to move. Yes,,,,,,, I have been cheating and i hate myself for it,, each day i say this is it...... I do good for a day or two,,, get down to 165 or so and then back to cheating and up to 168 again....... UGH!!!!!!!!!!! I just want to be 150,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I wish i could just go back to the way i ate right after surgery..... but now its hard as i find i can eat almost anything and hardly no problem. Well,,,,,,,, just wanted to vent to someone who is where i am...... Please write back if you want to chat. Lets both try really hard to get this done.!!!!!!!!!! joann