You don't sound like a failure to me either!  You should probably increase your water intake though.  In this heat and humidity, it is EXTREMELY important.  My surgeon stopped in to our support group meeting tonight and told us that dehydration is the #1 complication post WLS and STRESSED that AT LEAST 64 ounces of water a day is critical!  That will also help with the "hunger".   I agree with the others that fruit may not be your best option right now.  fill yourself up with some protein (shakes, turkey/chicken roll ups with low fat cheese, greek yogurt....you get the idea).  Remember to get your meals and snacks in so your body doesn't feel like it's starving.   Just keep on the plan and the weight will continue to drop.

I lost "weird" all through my journey (I'd lose 4-5 pounds in 1 week and nothing the rest of the month. It's discouraging, but it DOES come off if you stick to your surgeon's plan!!)

You can do it!  Keep you chin up and be proud of what you have accomplished so far!  Enjoy the rollercoaster ride of WLS..... (it's better than the Excalibur!  haha)

Congrats! Sounds like you are doing awesome!  Glad to hear you are feeling so well!!!  Keep it up!!!!

WOW!  Congratulations on your success.  Isn't summer so much more fun when were are not carrying all that extra fat around.

Welcome  Terri

Support groups in
Bangor  are  the first  friday and third tuesday of the month.

They are at  EMMC  on the second floor   in Mason Auditorium
They  run from  4:30  pm to  6:30  pm

The first  friday  is led by   Lynn Bolduc  head of the weight loss group here in bangor for the  dieticians

the  third tuesday is led by  Dayna  Emerson
she is also a dietician

You  can get  to a newsletter on line http://www.emmc.org/surgical_weight_loss.aspx?id=30002

the   August meeting will also be a clothing swap.   Bring  any  unwanted  clothes that have outgrown you and  take  anything you might need. that is brought in by others.

Cant wait to meet you.  I wont be at the next meeting in july as i will be on vacation in California but  i will be there for the   August meeting.

hi Nathan! You are the closest one I know of to my surgery date, so I am always watching for updates from you. You are NOT a failure. Think abou being 6 weeks out and down 18 pounds...thats three pounds a week. When in your previous life did you ever lose 3 pounds a week? I bet it wasnt often, if ever. thats almost half a pound a day, Nathan. DONT expect to lose faster than your body is ready for. And do drink more, it is so important. I discovered that drinking more and getting a few more calories really helps. If you dont eat enough, your body tries to hold onto the weight cause it thinks you are starving. Have you been moved to regular diet yet? That will help, too. In this heat, you better be drinking a lot, ok?
PS I started the gym that comes with the surgery through EMMC today and loved it. Have you been cleared to start yet?