Hey Everybody!

I am right at a year out and things are going well. Just wanted to check in with all here and see how everyone else is doing. I am in the Beckley area and if anyone here needs a support group to attend in sounthern W.V. we have a great one in Beckley! I love the Charleston support group also. Anyone having problems trying to control your cravings? Stephanie 02/24/04 -112

Hi Stephanie, congratulations on being a year out and for your weight loss! What a wonderful accomplishment -- you must be very proud of yourself!!! I'm just a little over 3 months out. The cravings were horrible at first. I haven't had them too badly since then. I do tend to want to have something "crunchy"...i.e., crackers, popcorn. Dr. Stickler says that if you can crumble it in your hand, then you shouldn't be putting it in your mouth! Easier said then done! BUT, I'm listening to him!! He's awesome and a I trust him completely. My protein drink of choice is the Fruit Punch Protidiet...that seems to help me. If I drink one of those, (at this point) it fills me up and I am satisfied. I'm wondering if the cravings get worse the further post-op you are. Also, I haven't been able to attend any meetings so far. I am planning on attending the Beckley group this month though and I'm looking forward to it. Take care, ~Lori