Maddie

Yesssssss, it's all about the walking. After surgery, your mantra should be, sip, sip, walk, walk.

My lil tummy doesn't really like food early in the day. I asked my dr about it and he said it was common. So I always have a protein shake for breakfast.

That is wonderful, people noticing FEELS GREAT. :001_unsure:

LOVE it!:001_unsure:

Are you having a depression issue, or are you depressed because your eating is out of control again? Some depression after surgery is normal, but if you feel yours is sever, you should see a dr. The eating is another issue. The sleeve is only a tool. You have to flat out decide to eat the right things or it won't work. Of course, we will all eat something wrong once in a while. But, you get back in the saddle and do what you know you are supposed to do. Don't wallow in defeat, just start over. I am not trying to scold you. I suffer from depression too. I take meds for it. I had to decide for myself that I would no longer use food to medicate myself. The days of "comfort food" are over. The best thing is, taking control over food, instead of letting it control me has helped my depression. I wish you all the best, good luck.

I'm sorry you are having a rough time. I do understand. I had complications and I did have buyer's remorse for a while. I had even made a post a while back asking folks if they thought it was worth it. Now that I am on the mend, I can tell you that it was worth. I'm still not 100% but the light at the end of the tunnel did make it's appearance and yours will too. I hope all goes well at the dr and that he can give the answers to ease your mind. Don't throw in the towel yet. I can tell that you still have some spark inside you...the line about the tears and snot cracked me up. Hugs, Maddie

I know it's frustrating, I have been in a stall myself. But, remember to take your photos and measurements. They keep me from losing my mind and my motivation. A perfect example is CraftyChristie, if you haven't checked her latest post, I recommend it. This past month she had her lowest weight loss, but lost 3 times as many inches as she had in any other month. This is such a huge transformation for our bodies and our minds. We had what the scale "says" pounded into our brains our whole lives. But those inches are sooooo important. Re-training our brains to look at the whole picture is tough, but sure can make you feel better. Hang in there, if you keep doing what you should, IT WILL COME OFF.

The ricotta bake was a staple of mine at that phase.

I agree with the Slim Fast thing as a waste of calories and not enough real nutrients. My dr says stop drinking 15 min b4 meals and resume drinking 30-45 min after meals.

Welcome back, and already 1/3 to goal, WOWZER. Huge gratz on that. Take care and best of luck.

No gas pains, huh? Deb, you lil show off, hehe.

I have never used a pressure cooker, but it sounds great.

Where you describe the pain is the area of the gallbladder, so if it gets worse, don't ignore it. Hope it goes away soon. Feel better.

Incredible you should be so happy and proud. WTG

Wonderful news, WTG>

I feel differently towards them but not how you may think. I watch them gorge themselves and feel sad for them. It's less than 3 months since I ate that way. I was a prisoner to it and it's not that I wish WLS for everyone. But it breaks my heart to see people in any addictive, damaging behavior. I see them and am glad it's not me anymore but wish it wasn't them either.

That's huge, gratz.

You continue to inspire me. I am so proud of you and Ian. Thanks for sharing your journey with us and for always keeping it real.

199.6, finally made it to ONEderland!

Oh wow, that's a huge difference. I am really pleased to see your progress. Keep up the good work.

I know it sounds cliche, but you REALLY do look like a different person. I'm blown away by the change. Gratz!

You have done an amazing job, well done!

Thank you so much. It feels great to see results and it's so wonderful to feel good again.

Thanks so much. It's so wonderful to feel good again, the weight loss is just a bonus. :crying:

Donna is right, it would be up to the DR or the O.R. staff as it is their responsibility to see that everything is sterile.