And it's been an interesting ride thus far. 
So far I've lost 54lbs and 41 inches, so I've been averaging 10lbs  a month, but I swear that those last 5 lbs hang out till the last day or so just to torment me!

I've noticed that I usually don't lose anything for about 2 weeks at a time, and I've just decided to deal with it and not get all worked up about it anymore.  

So besides the scale tormenting me, the only main issues I've been having is getting my water in and my B-12 levels have TANKED, like to 300ish, which before surgery, they weren't that great anyways.  So I might be adding a shot to my regimen if they don't come up soon. 

I will say, I can definitely tell that it is effecting me.  My short term memory is non-existent, I literally have to write EVERYTHING down, and I also get nerve pain sporadically in my legs and back.  

I had a McDonald's cheeseburger for the first time in 6 months on Sunday, cause we were on our way back from Wisconsin, and that was the most disgusting thing I think I have ever eaten, jeez, I really don't know how I ate them before!!

I've noticed my tastes and interests have really changed in food, I have found that I really like salty food now, when I never liked salt on anything before, and I don't like sweets as much anymore, don't get me wrong, I'll pop 3 or 4 peanut(protein) M&M's every few weeks, but I can literally walk away after only having 4 at most, they just don't do it for me anymore.  Give me some chex mix or gardetos(which I buy the single serve bags) and I'm a happy camper

Beef Jerky is definitely one of my best friends, I always have a couple snack size bags in my backpack just in case I run late at school, I found some really good ones at the Dollar Store, single serve 70 calories 10 gr protein, ya can't go wrong!!!  

With my new-found lightness, I have taken up running again, I joined the Cedar Valley Running Assoc. just to help me keep my motivation.  I have set my goal to be able to run a 10k by October, and I think I'll be able to do it, plus maybe it'll help make my butt smaller!! All of my weight loss seems to melt to the middle and stop!!

Anyways, I'll stop my ramble, I blame it on my B-12! LOL.  I hope everyone is doing great, and if I can help you in anyway, please send me a message!

I will TRY to be at the next support group meeting in IC, and I won't make the one in CR cause I'll be in Guatemala for my study abroad session.  

Congratulations!  I am very happy (and a little bit jealous) for you!  Let me know what you think of your doctor.  I am looking into surgery and have heard a little about him.  Good Luck, and Good Health!
Carol B

That is very exciting!! I wish you all the best and cant wait to hear how everything goes for you!! Soon you will be joining us on the Losers Bench....and dont worry about that "starving" feeling, in just a couple weeks you will have to remind yourself to eat!! Its an awesome feeling!!

Good luck to you, please dont hesitate if you have any questions!!

~Jenn

Thank you for the nice words of encouragement. I hope you keep losing and great health.

My bad, Michelle.  I misunderstood what you said.  I thought you said you talked to Debi and she told you to lay off the support group for awhile.  I understand now that it's your decision to stay away.  I get it because my mouth can puke out some pretty nasty things when I'm ticked too.  :-)

Carol