Things are smoothing out for me and I am now realizing it is going to be a real struggle to get the last 25 lbs off. So, I've got to focus on what I'm eating....I've been eating whatever the heck I want,but just in small amounts, I've been maintaining, but not losing. My knee is preventing me from serious exercise.

I see the doc today and I'm hoping he releases me to start doing some elliptical training, I need something to make me sweat, I need to burn calories.

My weight this morning was 174.4 - Keep bouncing from 170 to 174! I need to see 169 on the scales, soon! I've got to get below the 170's! I've got to push myself, I've got to stay away from the chocolates, I've got to use some will power, I'm weak, I tell you I'm weak these days. I cave in for anything! Head hunger is getting the best of me, I'm doing the mindless eating thing! I want to see a size 10! My size 12's fit just right, my 14's are way too big. I need to see a size 10!

Now, for a little motivation, we booked our 2008 vacation last week. We're headed to the Eastern Carribean on a 7 day cruise out of Florida. We go to St. Thomas, St. Marteen, Nassau Bahamas. So now I have something to look forward to. I would love to wear a bikini!

i can relate ... unfortunately i am 270-274 (although i did get down to 267 eons ago)...

keep the faith, we can do this!

Sunshine, don't give up now. I'm just now cosidering a LB and have found this site to be a great source of information. I have found your journal to be inspiring and so informative. You have provided me with a real idea of what this journey would be like. You have people with you on this journey (even if we are just observers of your battle. But take faith! You are winning this battle and you can do this. I know for one, I'll be praying for you! God bless and keep journaling.

:blush:I am going in tomorrow for a ventral hernia repair in Boston. After this we will proceed with banding. Looks like by June. I am on HMR and have lost 30 pounds since January 16th. How are individuals who eat for head hunger and emotions along with night time eating doing? Any advice?