Sorry for the Looooooonnnnnnnnggggggg Wait
Oh boy - have I been putting off writing this post. 
Let's see my last post was in July of '07, it is now March of '09 - huh, can you say "procrastination?"
A very large part of it is shame, and another large part of it is that I do not want to be the bad example that keeps others from getting this surgery, because despite my set-backs - over all I have done pretty well.
So here's a basic recap:
1/25/06 I started ou right at 270 lbs (267 to be exact - I had a huge cast on my leg which I figured is what took the weight up to 270).
1/28/06 After a week in the hospital I was down to 261
1/31/06 - 251
2/6/06 - 251
2/12/06 - 245
6/16/06 - 204
9/1/06 - 189
7/1/07 - 206
Now, (Ugh, I hate putting this) 3/3/09 - 220. it is still 50 lbs less than when i started but it is about 30 pounds more than my lowest weight ,and about 50 higher than my target wieght.
The really bad things is that I know EXACTLY where my mistakes lie, and I've just got to get up the guts to re-change them again. (I had made these changes, and slowly slipped back into the bad habits).
My mealtimes are not bad. The only real "no-no" I do at mealtimes I do is that I drink *with* my meals. GBS pastients are urged to keep liquids and foods separate, becuase the liquids help move the food throught the digestive tract more quickly. Without thos liquids to puch the food throug - we stay full longer (and also our bodies get more nutrients out of the foods we eat.)
Drink mistakes; I love coke zero - which is two bad things, caffeine and carbonation. Caffeeine helps cuase the body to become dehydrated and also cuase the body to think it is hungry - not thing we want after GBS. Carbonation can actually swell and stretch the pouch back out. Ifi it gets too swollen, sometimes it can stay distended, and then we have negated having the surgery done in the first place.
The other thing that I am bad about, is now that I am doing a lot of writing from home (working on article and on a couple of books) I am "grazing" again. Our small stomachs are great at keeping us from eating large meals - but they don't really get in the way of us having small snacks throughout the day. So if I sit here and graze all day (even on healthy stuff) the weight is gonne stay on. I've got to keep my bottle of water next to me at the computer desk and NOTHING ELSE! And then get up and get away from the computer for meals. I HAVE to get those two areas separate in myt mind. This is for work, This is for food - and never the twain shall meet! That is a mind-block that I must work on.
I am back into Physical Therapy, for my back this time, and I intend to keep up with it. I have a little extra motivaviont this time, LOL! My high school 20 yr reunion is this Aug. - I gotta look at least a little good. 
On the really good front, my Dad had his GBS done, HE has lost over 125 lbs and was able to get his 1st total knee replacement done, yea!!!! The other knee will be done in 2-3 months. I know he is going to feel like a new man once he finishes recovering from all of this. He has been in pain for so long. But he is being dilligent about his PT - most of it in the water because of his knees. But he's working hard and enjoying it. It will be great to see him play with the grandkids.
I will do my very best to update you guys weekly on what is going on - and now leave everybody hanging so long this time:
Good snacks: Almonds, cheesesticks, edmame, carrot sticks, cherry tomatoes
Good Breakfast: egg in a hole using whole grain toast and low fat cheese
Good Lunch; spring mix, chopped chicken, apples, crasins, pecans; honey balsamic vinaigrette
Good Dinner: Fried Rice: take brown rice(cooked), brocolli slaw mix, finely chopped up chiken, sliced mushrooms, sesame seeds, sprouts, low sodium soy sauce, 2 eggs beaten in small bowl
1. In large skillet heat 1 Tbsp dark sesame oil, add broccoli slaw mix, sprouts, mushrooms, & sesame seeds - stirfry until veggies start to give a little
2. Add chicken - stir fry for 1 minute
3. Add rice & 2 Tbsp soy sauce - mix well
4. pour beaten egg over rice& veggie mix - let stem for a minute. "Scramble" into rice, add more spy sauce to taste if needed
OR for a similar version with almost no carbs whatsoever, try this:
This came from Good Housekeeping:
Warm Quinoa Salad with Toasted Almonds
Quinoa is often called a supergrain. Because it contains all 8 essential amino acids, it is considered a complete protein. It has a delicate flavor, but some people don’t care for it because they find it has a bitter aftertaste. Toasting quinoa helps reduce the bitterness and bring out its tasty nutty flavor. Look for it in health food stores and some supermarkets.
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cup(s) quinoa
2 1/2 cup(s) (plus 1 tablespoon) water
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
2 tablespoon(s) reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon(s) rice vinegar
1 teaspoon(s) Asian sesame oil
1 teaspoon(s) grated peeled fresh ginger
2 green onions, thinly sliced diagonally
1/4 cup(s) sliced natural almonds, toasted
DIRECTIONS
1.In 12-inch skillet, toast quinoa on medium 5 minutes or until fragrant and golden, stirring frequently.
2. Stir 2 1/2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt into toasted quinoa; heat to boiling on high. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 to 17 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
3. Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together soy sauce, rice vinegar, oil, ginger, green onions, and remaining 1 tablespoon water.
4. Transfer quinoa to large serving bowl. Stir in soy sauce mixture until quinoa is evenly coated. Sprinkle with toasted almonds to serve.
I served this with shelled edamame (soybeans) sauteed with baby bella mushrooms and chopped garlic in 1 Tbsp salted butter.
These are both quick, are high in vitamins and protein, and very filling. Also are not too bad on the wallet either.
3/3/09 Current weight: 220