OOh yes Diona - I will be his biggest supporter - I just needed to vent - I know that I must of sounded horrible for saying that I was feeling guilty - I just dont want to seem like a failure in his eyes when he sees how much weight he can loose .... I am happy where I am - I want to be 1 size smaller I have gained a couple pounds back but I know that I need to work a bit harder I am 30lbs to goal- who know seeing him loose the weight may motivate me even more - I love my husband dearly and we both made our decision for health reasons and not vanity - I know that men normally loose quicker bucause they put on muscle - I want to see him a "looser" I was even looking up information on revisions - I believe that my stoma stretched because i can eat a little bit be full and then like 20 min later I can eat again - not big portiond but like double what I was able to before but less than a full meal know what I mean? That is great for you and your husband to be jogging together - I can't weight when my husband and I will be able to do that as welll - thank you for your support - .. Thanks Again

Hi Jo - long time no see. Sometimes we just feel down - especially if life hasn't been perfect. I hope you are going to support your husband's decision. It could mean a new life for the both of you. He probably sees how great you've done and you doing things more than you used to and wants to be able to join in. My husband and I are having a ball now that I'm skinny again and able to do things we always used to do. We even went jogging the other night together - first time in 28 years of marriage. Was a great night! Diona

You are all doing so great! I am doing ok-I wish I could lose a little more-but I'm still working on it. Down 125 from my all time high of 282. My biggest problem is that I absolutly hate-to excercise. I have not been back to the Dr. since about 3 months out but I do feel much better and my 10-12's are still lots better than my former 26-28's. I have to say, I miss coming on here and chatting with you all. I think we need a support group of some kind. I think I can eat just about whatever I want-but I do not want the same things anymore-and that's a good thing. LOL

I would recommend u going back to your original plan of protein first followed by the veggies and make sure to weigh everything. Also if you haven't been excersising, I suggest u also do that, even if its walking every day, also make sure you are getting in your daily dose of liquids and vitamins. Another suggestion is to contact your nutritionist at your dr's practice for further advice. I go onto an online support group with my nutritionist every monday night between 9 and 10. If u are interested please let me know and I will be happy to give you the details on how to join us. I think it would be of great help to you. Good luck with everything and take care. hugs

I went from a size 18-20 to a 2-4-6 and I just love "playing dressup" these days. I always dressed appropriate for my age (48), but now I find myself buying in the a lot of boutiques, and in juniors in the department stores, but I never look like one of those old women trying to look like a teenager, but I am having fun with the younger looking clothes and no more conservative looks. Jeans is now my big collection, I went from owning none to around 15 pairs now!!! I don't mean to sound like I'm bragging, but I just feel wonderful about it all, not to mention how healthy and alive I feel. By the way Vicky, where do u live in Florida, maybe I could be your personal shopper I have to admit I am very good at it!! Take care and hugs to you