I'm still alive

 haven't posted in a while - it was getting discouraging seeing all the posts about having surgery when I'm still so far away from a consult!

still plugging away at the diet and exercise but lots of obstacles in my path - a week in Montreal at a shiva, a 3 day midweek getaway for me & DH, a 3 day work trip...plus a weeklong arthritis flare.

unsurprisingly, the scales aren't moving - I'm still at 25 lbs lost - at least I'm not gaining.

Welcome back. We are all still here. Best, Sharon

Hang in there! No gain is a plus! Life and management of it will always be what we have to figure out and work on as no matter what we do it will be life long for success. No magic potion or pill or wand for that matter! Welcome back!! Thank you for posting.

Not gaining is absolutely a great feat. You are doing well. I promise you that the time will pass faster than you fear (and perhaps slower than you wish). But you can absolutely do this, hang in there, your time will come and you can join us on the losers bench. Promise. I'll even save you a spot.

 thanks for the comments and the welcome back - I just keep telling myself that maybe by this time next year I'll have had surgery and be sharing post op stories...