Welcome Jen. Do you have a date yet? And yes I can so remember the excitment . It will truely change your life. There is so much fantastic information in OH. I had RNY in July of 04 by the time I had the surgery I felt totally prepared and there were no surprises because of the time I put in to research and the fantastic people who are so willing to share and keep you  up lifted. Best to you, Blessings

Hi Jill, sounds like you are doing great. It also sounds like you have hit your first plateau. Make sure you are eating enough protein. You might also change your exercise program. Sometimes that helps break a plateau.  Have you been to see Dr. Holloway for a fill? Sometimes a tweak of a fill can help you. Keep up the good work. Mona

I guess I am very lucky my hubby has always been supportive of me, I can't even count how many times I have been on Weigh****chers.  It worked for about 2 or 3 months then..........you probably know how that goes.   When I decided to have this surgery,  I didn't say anything to anyone till the night before I went to my information meeting.  Then figured I better tell him why I was going to Omaha.  He just said if that's what you want I will support you. I did all the research and made the decision on what type of surgery I wanted and then told him.  He didn't even meet my surgeon till the day of the surgery.  He did go with me to one of my psych evaluations meeting.  The psychologist wanted to talk with anyone that lived in the household to see if they were supportive of what I wanted to do. When we go out to eat (which is way to often) he will choose a place that has salmon or some type of fish that I can eat. I need to go in or another fill so I start feeling restricition, but I am going to wait till January.  I want to get the hip surgery over and out of the way.  I know I won't be overeating while recuperation, it is too hard to get to the kitchen with a walker : ) Barb

That is fantastic 80 lbs.  Hope I can joing you in saying those same words.

Barb

Yeah I totally agree. I would definately be a more involved party in the Nebraska board but there is hardly any action over here. Guess were gonna have to liven this place up a little you know what I mean.