Thanks for your reply. And yes, we seem to be able to talk about just about anything. But that's a good thing. I will try a little Benefiber in my drink this morning.

Way to go Mark!!!!! Just don't start running in this Houston Texas heat

OK...check up today went great. 12/13/05 - 489.5 4/20/06 - 367.5 Total - 122 lbs. gone forever. MKJ

OK, this is right on target with my feelings. I had my RNY on 12/16/05 and have lost approximately 70 lbs. (including the 2-week liquid diet pre-op). I'm 57 and expected to have some loose skin, but come on. I have always been heavier on the top and didn't have much of a butt or even thighs (for my size), but I've lost so much down there it is almost unbelievable. I too sometimes see myself in a mirror and don't recognize myself. And talk about bat wings - and inner thighs hanging. I'm very happy with my weight loss. I am no longer on my diabetes or blood pressure meds - that's wonderful. I do have an ulcer, however, but that's being treated. While I'm writing, I would like to get some idea of what ya'll are eating. I think I'm not eating enough -- I've been a little slow to try things becuase of my tummy troubles. I drink two protein drinks per day to make sure I'm getting in enough protein and I'm getting in my liquids, but I find it hard to eat enough in between all the drinking, etc. If any of you would give me an idea of what you are eating, I would appreciate it. Back on subject, I think we're all doing very well and unfortunately the loose skin goes with the territory.

Last week I didn't loose anything - I was gone the last 2 days and lost 3 pounds. I swear the better I eat the more that I loose - when I eat out I have some salad and more vegetables than I have at home. Plus I think that part of it was eating some popcorn with salt last week - I think that it made me retain water for a few days...