I am going through the same and it scares me to death. I can't believe how much I can eat. I am trying to go on a liquid diet for two days to see if I can shrink my pouch. I was going to start yesterday, but forgot some of the bullion and teas. So today I start. I can eat a half of a chicken breast, right to the bone, 1/2 cup brown rice or half a red potato, and a half a cup of veggies. Waaayyyyy too much food. It's normal sized meals. I will never lose any weight like this. I'll bet dollars to donuts you don't eat that much at a meal, do you? Not with being as tiny as you are, Lorraine. You've done so great. I know you'll get through this, too. Nona

Hi guys, I am wondering if I am alone in this situation. I seem to get a bit scared when I don't fill up as fast as I used to. I am very aware of the thought of not getting full as fast as I did before.I think is this WLS failing? Does this happen to you? All your input will be great appreciated Lorraine

I just replied to Dixie that I cannot believe it has been 18 months....that is crazy!!!! I went from almost 300lbs to 159......I am hoping to lose 13 more but these last few are a killer......I went from 26-28 and 3-4 x to now in 8-10s for pants and xlarge tops.....I am done with my plastic surgery consult and was approved for a panni......going back again and seeing what can be done about the chest....then I will set a date for plastic surgery! I still struggle daily with my urge to snack and I am sure I will for the rest of my life.....I am just greatful to be healthy and happy and so much more active......I don't go back to my surgeon until 2 years post-op!!! Glad to hear you and everyone else are doing good.....Keep it up and take care Jesi

Theresa, congratulations on your pregnancy. What a wonderful gift and surprise! I wish you a safe and successful pregnancy. You should visit the post-op pregnancy forum on this website. Here is the link: http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/amosforums/postop_pregnancy/ Be sure to consult with your surgeon as well and let him know you are expecting. He may want to consult with your OB/GYN. Post-ops less than 18 mos out get pregnant and deliver very healthy babies so no worries about the timing. Good luck! Kim 347/135

Next week I will be 18 months out. I started at 342# and am down to 180#. I still have 25 to get to my surgeon's goal. Don't know if I'll make it but I'm still losing although slowly. I exercise in some way everyday and stay away as much as possible from foods that are not good for me. I have never dumped so must just use good old will power. On March 1 I had a TT & love my new tiny, tight, tummy. I feel like a 25 year old again & my husband acts like one. In August I'm having another procedure, basically the back half of the LBL. This will lift & tighten my bottom & smooth the outer thighs. I'd love to get the inner thighs fixed but that probably won't be in the near future if at all. I am self paying for everything as I have no rashes or anything else that causes problems. I wear size 12 pants & yesterday bought my first size 8 top. How cool to drop that far from a 4X! Dixie