My one year was Nov 29th as well. I feel like I can eat a whole lot more now than I did. Unfortunately for me, I get dumping less and less and I can eat sugar sometimes better than protein. I try to stay at about 1/2 to 3/4 of a cup of food 3x times a day + 2 protein shakes a day and 1 snack of less than 2 oz (protein primarily). Its not always easy and my water intake has got to get better! I still get the "time to stop" signal tho! Sometimes before I feel full. I have had 1 EGD since surgery and the opening was ballooned because I had very little passageway open. It seemed to be doing great until last month. I go back in on the 19th for another EGD just be sure its not mechanical. I soooooo wish I could eat a grilled cheese. I have the hardest time with breads (even high fiber/whole grain ones). I miss some things greatly and bread is one of those. I avoid it because I don't like the consequences. I personally think you are normal and now we just have to work our tool! I was 409 at first consultation in July of last year, 385 on day of surgery and now am at 223. I have about 43lbs to my goal and 33lbs to my surgeon's goal for me. I was hoping to be in the low 200's by my anniversary but it didnt happen. I guess I can't complain too much tho! I have gone from a size 34W to mostly 16s and some 14s WOOOHOO. I ahve not been in 14s since prior to high school! Lise 409/223/180 11/29/05 Tulsa Dr Gorospe

Hey Sonya!! How are you?! I've been thinking about you with our anniversaries and everything!! I'm so jealous that you have had your plastics already!! I can't wait to have mine, but it will be a while still!! It sounds like you are doing really well! I'm doing great too! Weightloss is very very slow, but still going. I'm still loosing quite a bit of inches too. So, we'll see where I end up! Congrats on your weightloss and everything!! It's great to hear an update on your progress!!!! A

I plan to work out harder than ever. I figure if I am working out very hard and consistant through the season, I won't have to feel as guilty for little slip ups that I am sure I will have! I will try to stick to mostly protein but I don't want to be unreasonable with myself and say that there is no way I will eat something I am not supposed to. So, if I am burning the calories through exercise I should be good to go!! Happy Holidays everyone!!!!!! A

I am trying to focus on making sure I follow the "protien first" rule. Carbs have been my downfall lately and I want to make sure that I do not gain anything during this time of year. So if I re-dedicate myself to protien first I am hoping to accomplish that small goal.

Thanks Summer. You look great as well! Glad to hear that your Thanksgiving went well too. God Bless~~ ~Angel 255/222/130/120