Trish - once you're past the surgery and feeling lots better, you'll be able to focus again on your weight loss. Right now you need to focus on getting yourself better and feeling better. I wish you so much luck with your surgery 5/2. I'll be thinking of you.

Wendy - I'm so, so sorry you are having these obstacles. How frustrating for you. You've got to take care of your back now, tho. The most important thing, above how you look, is how you FEEL for your cruise. Take it easy and rest up. I sure hope the spasm has subsided. Tom gets those too and I always feel so bad for him. Once your back is feeling better, try just some isometric exercises. You can even just sit in a chair and tighten up each set of muscles, one at a time. It is always amazing to me how well that works. If only I could get myself to do it all the time, I might never have to actually "exercise". Good luck and take good care of yourself!!!