Domika03

Happy New Year, and good for you for making such great resolutions. This is about you & your goals, not anyone else's.
I think you're going to be just fine. Good luck!

I can relate with you. I work in an environment where a lot of my co-workers have had WLS of some type. I like you talked to many of them prior to having surgery and they were very encouraging telling me how easy it was and they were having great success and no issues. Well they lied, everyone of them. They all had some issues but never disclosed them and looked for work around. As soon as I came across my first obstacle and went to them, the support and good advice was not there. I felt betrayed, I felt lost and knew I was on this journey by myself. I stopped seeking their advice and I actually distanced myself from them and their negativity. The have a year on me, (3 years banded) one had her band removed due to slippage( she always had her band too tight and was PB'ing) The other had her band removed and now has the sleeve. She continued to eat and blamed the band for not losing. The third is 4 years gastric bypass and never reached goal. The 4th, is at goal but struggles with stomach issues. So my role models turned on me and never got with the program and each of them struggles with their weight loss and they are also the ones who make fun of me for exercising, (they tell me I'm obsessed) and they also tell me I am too thin. My point is this, I did this for me, I thought I had support of my friends at work but soon found who my true friends were. You are doing very well with your journey, don't let the negativism of others bring you down. Stay strong, because we all know you can do this.

Put your blinders on and ignore her. Stay focused with your eyes on the prize and pay no attention to what she says. Some folks just can't stand seeing others succeed so they try to sabotage you, steal your thunder, take credit for your successes and just have a difficult time controlling that green monster they have inside. Stay strong!

Maybe she insecure and afraid you will steal her thunder when you reach your goal.
Giving you bad, but potentially dangerous advise, shame on her.
This serpent has shone her fangs, stay pisitive at a safe distance.
: )

negative nellies are running wild in these here parts.
let her say whatever but YOU keep doing what works for you.
you are not her and what works for her does not and should NOT work for you.
i think if you continue to do well, maybe she will too.
sounds as if you gave her a (little encouragement) by having your band.
so just be you, be nice, kind, helpful, thoughtful and realize you
are doing this for you the right way. and wish her the best and if i know you like i think i do, you will be there for guidance when she (fails).
peace

Wow, your timing is impeccable. I've been at the same weight for 2 1/2 weeks. This is unfamiliar territory for me, and has become a bit of a frustration.
After reading your post, I'm certainly hitting most things on your checklist: poor sleep, major stress, poor bowel movements, and not enough protein.
I'm certainly not ready to throw in the towel, but I appreciate reading what you wrote to keep me in line & focused.
Thanks for sharing!!!

Your making excellant progress, half this journey and battle is learning and making improvements in our lifestyles. I do a lot of shopping in the 75% off sale racks along the way. But cleaning out the closet is excellant. I did keep one out fit, I wanted one reminder of how big I really once was. You have a great outlook and very positive attitude, you will reach your goal.

Here's a virtual high five! I cleaned out my closet and dropped off a lot at Goodwill recently too and it was fun . I loved trying all of the clothes on the closet floor (always throw them there when they did not fit) and they all fit and most were too large, woohoo!

Congratulations! It's awesome fun buying new clothes. I keep on doing it
In fact, today I went to a clothes store at a shopping centre because I wanted a pair of three-quarter length pants for work (it's summer here in Australia). The shop was having a sale with a whole rack of clothes going out at just $3 each! So I picked up a pair of slacks, shorts, a lovely sun dress plus the three-quarter length pants I went in for.

This is great, but you should also keep track of your food diary on myfitnessplan.com. If you're not already using it, you'll love it. It tracks your caloric, protein, fiber & carb intake.
Good luck!

John-Smith, Great point on watching our thought process and keep weeding out the negative words that keep us from our goals. New habits are formed in 21 days. So there's hope that eventually those old canbe replaced with healthy habits. And like you said when we fail, which we will from time to time, cause we're are human, we brush ourselves off and keep on going forward and know we are not alone. Effie

You are going through a really tough time right now, so don't beat yourself up to much. Honestly, I can't imagine dealing with what you are right now.
Today is a new day and do your utmost to stay strong.

Old habits are hard to break but you did not sabotage all your work so just put that day behing you and move forward. I am so sorry for your stress with your father, family being sick can way heavy on our hearts and bring back lots of feelings and ways of coping. Prayers being sent your way for healing and strength, believe in your self, we all know you can do this and this is just a Minor setback.

That is super! Keep it up, I mean down with the numbers.

Way to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you! That has to be such an amazing feeling!

~hugs~ thats awsome...so very happy for you

My dear, That's why they're called habits....but hey a few chips is better than a bag.....Use this time as a great learning experience....where could you have intervened? and When? What helps me is always having a protein drink or water with me at all times. Don't be so hard on yourself, stress does a lot of things to us all. I'm so sorry to hear about your father and I just know you have the inner strength to go through the road ahead. You are never alone . We've all in this together. Tomorrow is another day, learn and move on sweetie and God bless you and your family.
Effie

200.4?!? I don't think you'll be knocking on that door much longer... you'll be barreling through next week! Yay YOU!!

LOL...I found some spots on my scale that give me 2 lbs less. I don't use them but sometimes I flirt with that spot. I remember when I dropped below 200 last May. Great feeling. It had been about 8 years for me and it was so painful back then. I literally starved myself to 198. Add the endless biking, running and walking and I never did it again. Of course I gained 30 of it back in a few months. Not now though.
Good for you!

Awesome, enjoy the bike, I bought myself a treadmill last year and it was a great investment, really gave me the motivation I needed.

My dad died from a massive heart attack taking all of us kids by complete surprise. I always gave him and hug and a kiss when I saw him, but I would give anything to do it just one more time.. There are just so many things I never got to say to him... Make the most of every minute you have with your dad.

I think it sounds like the stress of the family and your father. It is flu season, though. Maybe the doctor can recommend something for you. I wish you a better night's sleep.
My thoughts are with you.

Awesome story!!!
CLAPPING LOUDLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I dont knowhow but send Alex a PM he will help you hun

I'm so sorry. I have been in your shoes. Those Daddy's are very special. I will say a prayer for you....