Jacquie -- you will be in my best thoughts and wishes as you go through surgery and recovery! How appropriate that you and Joni should be going through surgery at the same time so your recovery will be so close and similar! You two will be incredible support for each other -- and I know you already have a strong bond! I wish you both the best and hope that you will drop a line if there is anything any of us can do for you guys! Much love and lots of well wishes ~

In two hours I am leaving for Anniston. Then, in less than 24-hours, I will be lying on a hospital bed awaiting Dr. Freeman. Remember to pray for me. Jacquie

I went through the same thing you are going through when I was almost a year post-op. I posted to the main board and was told to log my consumption for a week (I used www.fitday.com - it's free). My caloric intake was between 900-1100 calories a day. I followed that up with a bit of research and found out that I actually wasn't consuming enough calories per day (shocker - http://www.weight-loss-i.com/calorie-needs-to-lose-weight.htm)! I upped my calories and initially gained a couple of pounds -- but within 2-3 weeks, the scale dropped again about 4 lbs. It took me 15 months to reach goal (-142 lbs. -- I had hoped to make it by my 1 year mark, but didn't) - so hang tough! I don't know if your situation is the same as mine -- but you might read the link above and log your consumption. If nothing else, it will remind you of your food choices each week and show you what you did on weeks that you were successful and weeks that you weren't. Eventually, a pattern will develop. Best wishes -- and thanks for the support! Much love ~ T.

Hey Lindy! I've missed you girl! And where is that Dixie? Mine is Monday, Aug. 29 at 6:30 pm. If you're able to make it...with the drive...by all means, spend the night! Or, if you can't make it to either, you can always order online, or one of us can send you a catalog! Becky

I will be at your Launch Party!!! I know we are gonna have so much fun!! Linda