Ok, so I had to put this update in. I am getting so frustrated at my weight loss. Yes, I know I should be greatful that I have had the chance to have surgery. Yes, I know I should be happy about the almost 80lbs I have lost. But, for some reason I am starting to gain a little back. What have I been doing, or not been doing you might ask?? The only thing different with my life here lately is that I have not been working out. Week before last, I did something to my back. So, I felt the best thing to do was to stay away from working out until I got things together with my back. I am not eating more calories, I am not taking in more carbs, sugars, or anything like that. I have been trying to make sure that I am getting in all my protein. I do know how important that is. But, other than this nothing has changed. Earlier last week, I was down to 278lbs. Then tonight I am back up to 281. What in the heck is going on? I have heard of people loosing weight and then putting it back on, but I never thought it would happen to me. I do not know what to do. Melissa

After 3 months you should be able to eat meat - if not, you may have a stricture. You'd better check with your doctor. A stricture does not have to be complete but it can be a tight opening that won't allow meat to pass because the scar tissue pushes up. I have had to have a couple dilations and now can eat about anything. I also had a staple that interferred with food passing through. If you want to get all your protein in, check with your surgeon. It's nothing to fix! Diona

ok it's been almost 4 months-I'm doing good with the protein (protein shakes, bars and food) but I find since I don't get hungry I forget to eat!! Oh, and I am horrible with the water! (All that drink and wait to eat) My diet for the past few weeks consist of Breakfast-protein shake lunch- 1/2 cup chilli sometimes a snack in the afternoon when I remember or have time at work- usually some cheddar cheese Dinner- depends, more chilli or look thru the cabinets or refrig trying to find something that will sit well at night and end up w/ another protein shake. I need to try more types of food.......but I am actually ''tired of food". Before I used to LIVE TO EAT, now I feel I EAT TO LIVE! Any advice on things to try? How to get the water in? How to get my "feelings" for food back? (I guess not the old bad feeling that got me here in the first place!) Cheryl

Great job! I need to get off my butt and go exercise...lol

Okay all, how are you doing? Weightloss, exercise, eating, suppliments.