Hi Family!

I tell you, sometimes life has a way to just knock you down and make you shake your head.:mad:

After that wonderful trip to Hawaii with my family and even losing weight while I was there....I came home and got stuck! Right before Christmas no less...so they took out 1cc and I am at 4.6cc's right now. Needless to say...NO REAL RESTRICTION! So for Christmas, I ate! *sigh*:thumbup:

Pick yourself up, brush yourself off and get back in the saddle! *blah*

I have to say I am not whining and crying over it. :frown: It's just a minor set back, however it's the policy of my doctors office not to give fills the week after Christmas. I guess people abuse it. Not the case with me, I was really stuck. So I have to wait until January 5th to get my refill.

It's amazing to me just how precious your sweet spot is...one point on or off and it can really throw you out of whack.

So...since I did some eating on Christmas. I have decided to go back on my three day liquid diet. Sort of a fast from all the crap I ate. I have to say it was not sweets or things like that, but I feel I need to start fresh. So three day liquid diet for me, then back to liquid/pureed for a week. Then back to normal.

I have a goal to keep! I want to be at my goal weight by my birthday. (Feb. 23) I have just 10-15 lbs to go. I think I can do that.

I got my Tony Horton 10 minute workout DVD's and I scanned through them last night. I measured myself and now I will start the program. Hope it works....I will report the progress. Some of those ab things look like puzzle pieces. I don't know how I will be able to do them but I will try. I might get one in per their 15 count but I guess it's a start. (giggle):sad:

Overall, I am still very happy with my progress and I can't complain. I feel I am doing fantastic....and I am still very, very, blessed!

AND MAYBE....just MAYBE...next week I will be reporting I have hit the 100lbs loss!

BY THE WAY....I got some of those crazy Skechers Shape-Up's and I have to say I love them. I did feel a difference in my legs and now I workout in them. So if you were on the fence, why not give them a shot. It can't hurt, but it does take some getting use to.

Love you all!

Never Never feel bad about eating. You are eating less and doing great. I am 2yrs Post op as of Feb 08 and I find myself having a Cheat once a week to my treat I have lost 200lbs. It seems like it takes time. Just relize while traveling the different Altitudes you can have restriction when traveling and if you still have a menstral cycle. Just remember hot liquids first when you feel restriction, also Stress can cause restriction as well as pain.. Trust me been thru it all. Im am ever so greatful to work for a surgeon now and we both have learned from each other to you can email me at any time for any reason. We are not alone and Never, Never feel guilty you are always in control of your weigth loss, just stick to the 6oz every 3-4 hours you are eating to statain not feel full

You always have a great attitude Laura! Good luck getting to goal...I know you can do it!! -BG

Awesome attitude! You are truly an inspiration and I am certain you will reach your goal by your birthday!