Century Club

I reached the "Century Club" about 2 weeks ago! My 6 month anniversary was 6-22-04. Now down 114 pounds and -70 inches! I have not had ANY problems, and I feel terrible that some of you have had bad experiences. My worst problem right now is figuring out how to make myself increase my intake, as my doctor says I'm supposed to... I find if I overeat by even a bite, I feel awful! Any suggestions?

CONGRATS on your tremendous accomplishment! I haven't been able to really increase my intake at one sitting in several months. It all depends on what kind of food I am eating. ANY meat and the amount goes way down. Perhaps you will just need to add a snack. I tend to have an afternoon snack because we usually don't eat til late at our house. Hubby usually doesn't get home til 6:30/7pm and then will do yard work..so it is 8+ before we are eating. I can't wait that long. So usually 3:30-4 I am having a snack.

Conrats Congrats Congrats!!! It feels great doesn't it! Maybe you could increase your intake by adding snacks or protein shakes......how many meals are you consuming now?? Sounds like you are doing great....Take Care Jesi

I still only eat 2 1/2 cup meals a day, plus my protein shake in the A.M. The doc says I should be eating 1 cup meals now, looking towards eating 1 1/2 cup meals at one year post op. My worry now is since I'm having so much trouble increasing my intake now, what's going to happen when I reach my goal weight - will I just keep losing until I'm a stick? I do eat snacks - mostly fruit, but occasionally I will go on a carb freak and eat some pretzels or Cheez-It crackers. I CAN get down a whole cup of yogurt if I take my time, but I really have to take a while. I am doing great, though...I lost another 4.5 lbs last week, bringing my total to 118 pounds! Thanks for your reply! Melissa