I really think it has more to do with the time frame.....it semms like a lot of us are in the exact same boat right now.....I had been at a stand still for a couple months to....well I would gain and lose the same 2-3 pounds....it was so frustrating!!! We have all done so well, getting farther out, and closer to goal......time to slow WAY down I guess....My surgeon reccomended kickin up exercise! I too had major cysts and fibroids.....I would bleed for months on end......quit for two weeks then start again for another couple months......I finally got a hysterectomy a couple weeks ago, and I am feeling fab!!! I had a D&C also with no relief and I wasn't a candidate for ablation because I have a very thing uterine wall.......anyways the hysterectomy did jump start my weightloss again, not so much the period stopping, but by being on a liquid diet for a couple days really reset my pouch.....I was up to almost 1 cup of food per meal.....I am back down to 1/4-1/2 cup at most now. I am amazed yet again!!! Best of luck to you, just know most of us have been dealing with the very same thing!!!! Take Care Jesi

Hi Jill. I'm sorry to hear about the fybrous tumors. I'm sure with your period coming every 3 weeks or so that would certainly hinder your weight loss. I hope the doctor can help you more on Tuesday. Sounds like a lovely vacation with your DH!! It must have been so relaxing! Hang in there re your weight loss. I'm sure it will pick up again soon. We are so not done yet and our bodies just need a chance to catch up and breathe. As long as you are doing everything right, exercise, low-calories, no snacking, etc. the weight loss will start up again. Have a great day. Kim 347/181/???

Hi Rhonda. I drink Atkins Ready-To-Drink Protein Drinks daily, the chocolate and the strawberry flavors. I think they are great and are the only drinks I like! If you haven't already, you might consider trying one to see if they agree with you. They have 20 grams of protein and are low-carb. My sister, who is 120 pounds mind you, drink 1 or 2 a day just to get her protein in and because they are delicious. Good luck.

Hi Christy. I eat anywhere from 700-900 calories a day. I really try not to exceed 900 calories and most days I stay below 800. If I give in to head hunger well I'm sure I can eat a lot but I try to keep head hunger in check and eat/drink 3 square meals a day. I usually have 1 protein shake and 2 meals or 2 protein shakes and 1 meal. For breakfast I always have a protein shake, for lunch a protein shake or rolled up ham or turkey, tuna salad, egg salad (all with no bread) then for dinner I usually have shrimp or chicken or chicken broth with melted cheese. For lunch at school, make some tuna salad or egg salad or chicken salad the night before and put it in those little 4oz containers. Or you can take some rolled up lunch meat. Or if you are at goal and want to add some bread (and if you pouch is okay with it), make yourself a 1/2 a sandwich on whole wheat bread. Can you eat a good breakfast and then have a protein drink for lunch? Good luck in school. Kim 347/181/???

Jill, so sorry to hear of your troubles. I had some back in '85. It was the worst. It could stop the loss, especially with fluid build up. Be patient and get well. Hope things turn all right for you. Nona