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Hi everyone. Had my test on Friday. There is definately something there, but it looks more like just thickening than a lump, so we are very hopeful it is benign, or in extremely early stages. So that is all good news. But I have a problem with my eating. I know I'm eating too much. Here's my menu for today. B: 5 Triscuits w/cr cheese and sf jam and a low carb yogurt. I am to get my calcium naturally due to being susceptable to kidney stones and don't take added vitamins, other than a multi vitamin. S: an apple L: 3oz beef, 1/2 cup carrots, and 4 Triscuits S: 3oz beef and 4 triscuits Supper: 4oz chicken breast, 1/2 cup peas with a little butter, a small salad, and if I have dessert, a s/f fudgecicle. I was told to up the fiber for diverticulitus, so the added Triscuits. They are all whole wheat and I use the Reduced Fat ones. It's about 1100 calories. I know it has to be too much. I just can't get the scale moving. My size is stable, too. I'm exercising when I can and getting in plenty of fluid. Guys, any ideas? Nona

Nona, You are doing fine. Don't be so hard on yourself. My scale has not moved either. i think if you maintain your weight that is also important. Most of your weight you needed to lose is off right? Don't panic OK? Your diet looks fine.I don't count calories, it makes me nuts. I jus****ch the carbs and keep and little idea in my head what is over. I don't know if that is the right way but.... How can it be so bad? I am at "Goal". The losing of our weight is not over.We will lose more. It just won't be at the rate we lost before.. Keep up your good work. OK? to what you have done so far. OK..... & Lorraine

Thanks Lorraine, I guess I get obsessed with the scale. According to my PCP, my intake is just right. I would like to get more off, but, well, I guess 200lbs is where I'm going to stay. I would have loved to be at my goal of 170, a size 12, but I guess that's not going to happen. I do envy those here who have gotten to their goal, or at least are still loosing. But I am glad for all of you, even if I'm a bit jealous. Nona

Nona, I looked at your profile. You have lost about as much as us. The difference is that you might be comparing yourself to others who were weighing less than you to start. That meant that they acheived goal before you.You will get there Nona, just give yourself a chance OK?? Take care of yourself and stop worrying yourself OK... Lorraine

Thanks Lorraine, I guess when you look at 300lbs starting, and a 100lbs loss, that isn't so bad. It's just that not seeing any action for 4 months is so maddening. But maybe, with time, it'll come off a little more. Even if I could get to 185 I'd be thrilled. Say a little prayer for me that it'll comply. Nona

Nona, I will tell you exactly what my surgeon tells me..."Don't focus on what the numbers say so much as how you feel." With that being said, how do you feel now compared to 11 mos. ago? Are you taking time to get to know the new you that has emerged? Are you embracing and excepting that person? Is your quality of life better now then 11 mos. ago? If you answered yes to the above questions then you are doing great! Embrace your new life even if it means you don't lose another pound. In all honesty I cannot say yes to all those things above (yet), and this advise is given solely on how I would like to feel one day soon. Much love to you and your in my prayers. Diane