Hi Cathy - I posted a thread yesterday asking how the early november losers were doing. GTMA, huh? So far I've lost 26 pounds and am tolerating all foods just fine. I just had my 2-week follow up today (although it was early) and got my new eating plan. So glad to be adding a few semi-solid foods and get off the full liquid phase. For lunch I had some refried beans, cheese and a bit of taco sauce -- SO yummy! Also got my stitches & staples out this morning ... they were really starting to bother me so I'm happy to be rid of them. I'm heading to my parents' house this evening to help my mom cook stuff for Thanksgiving tomorrow. Still not sure what *I* am going to eat tomorrow, but I'll figure something out. If you get to specify what kind of scale you'll get from Santa .... request a digital one that also calculated body fat percentage. This will help keep you encouraged during plateaus. You might not be losing pounds, but you could still be burning fat - and that type of scale will show that. Best wishes to you and your family. Prayers going out for your military son - so happy he'll be home with you around Christmas time. Pam Lap RNY 11/13/07

I am very happy for you...HOW GREAT ! I hope my one month is as good as yours...I gained 26 pounds in the hospital from fluid. My surgery was Nov 6th....I lost all the fluid and have lost 15 in real weight, so I have 15 more days til my 1 month point. Keep up the good work and from one loser to another WOOOOOHOOOOO for you. I can not think of any words better then the ones you chose....Woo HOO !

Better a day sooner than a day later!! I know it can be hard to adjust when things get changed like that, but remember that it brings you closer to your goal one day sooner! You'll do great... Wishing you all the best as you prepare for your surgery on the 26th! ~Nancy~

Hello All hope all is doing well I feel pretty good but I finally get my staples and tubes out tommorrow and looking forward to thanksgiving with my daughter and her family my boys our not home for thanksgiveing but one will be home right after christmas thats the military please everyone remember all the troops that can't be home with family and friends because there protecting all of us I have two boys active duty and worry and pray for there safety daily. I'm not sure what my wgt has got to I haven't owned a scale in a long time but its on my list for christmas and maybe santa will bring it to me lol take care cathy

You'll find lots about him on the VSG board!