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Matt, Let me start by saying, awesome name and picture! I love cats. I am sorry to hear that you are not feeling the best right now. Understand, that you are not alone. The great news is you are down 10 lbs already! Every victory no matter how small is a good one. Keep strong and push forward! You are almost there. Go Matt Go!

Are the patches just a multivitamin or do they have all we need like calcium, vitamin D, B12 and iron as well? Where do you get the patches?

I'm sorry! I didn't realize you probably already weighed in.

What I want to know is....Where can I get one of those plates?

That is awesome, way to go! I am sure you are going to do great with the surgery, it’s sounds like you have been super disciplined and have stuck to the plan. [emoji4] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

Portion suggestions: 3 to 4 oz lean protein 3 meals (goal 60-100 grams) Vegetables until you reach the point of full then stop. two small snacks throughout the day. My instructions were add carbs after I lost 75% of my weight to slow or stop weight loss for maintaining. I still ate plant based carbs. If you are instructed healthy carbs (whole wheat, brown rice sweet potato...Nothing white or proceed) two table spoons. Recipe and menu ideas below http://insidekarenskitchen.com/bariatric-friendly-recipes/

I have a light box that has natural light -- it's called DayLight, and I got it from Amazon. I don't use it enough, though. I have depression year-round, but it definitely gets worse in the winter when there is less daylight. It also helps, if you work during the day and do not generally have windows, it is good to get out for a few minutes and take a walk. I would also so love to be in my bed right now...

I'm having the same problem. Lets blame it on the weather. Ha ha. I have found myself in a funk and haven't worked out in two weeks but today i taking my butt to the gym today! I gotta shake this feeling and working out make me feel good, so back to the gym i must go. But cuddling in bed sounds soooooo good right about now. Fight the feeling, this will pass soon1

Do your best. I used a free app called Baritastic to track my food. The pre-op is mainly to make you aware of your food choices, to examine your relationship with food, teach you nutrition, and for you to gradually stop bad habits. You have to look at how you use food - are you hungry or bored, anxious, stressed, etc so you can change from using food to solving those issues to solving them without food. It's hard, but your head needs fixing first or you will resort to these behaviors after the surgery. Stopping junk carbs will keep the cravings down, if you keep going back to them it just starts all over again. Give up one thing each week and build on that - I quit soda 1st thing - none, not even diet. Then - no fast food - none, zero. Then gradually let go of starchy carbs - no rice, etc. You may lose a few pounds, or stay the same. The most important thing is to realize food is just food, it will always be there, there is plenty of it, you will have a bite or two of your favorite foods during maintenance. This diligence is forever. You can do it.

I use the Celebrate chews for calcium and Flintstones or Centrum Complete for my multi depending on which is on sale.