birdmadgirl

aww! thank you so much for reminding me of this thread and for being so kind. One thing I did do is ask my family doctor to put me back on adipex temporarily. Ive been doing that for about a week and have lost about 4 pounds. The only reason I did it was to get my mind back on track and do a little "reset". When I am hungry, I'm trying to reach for a quest bar instead of a cookie. I still have not made a follow up with my surgeon (which I WILL do)... I am just so nervous about going after so long. I figure I'll just put it all on the table and beg for mercy. Bought some more premeir shakes, trying to work those in in the morning. Keep up the encouraging words, they are so helpful. I appreciate you guys.

Hey all. I had the sleeve in September 2013. The most I lost is 75lbs. I have regained about 15. I asked my family doc to prescribe me adipex to get things going in the right direction. Thoughts?

Wow, you guys.. really (gettin teary)... I should have known that I would get this kind of feedback from such wonderful people but this is overwhelming. It was really hard for me to come back here and I am so thankful that I did. Please keep up all the positive encouragement. I started tracking everything in myfitnesspal today. baby steps but steps at least.

I havent logged on in a long time. I was sleeved 9-23-13. my heighest weight was 270. I am currently 195. I feel like I have failed. I never went back after my 6 month follow up because I was too ashamed of going back to my old habits and being a slow loser. I was down as low as 185 but that was it. I graze, I drink pop, I eat crappy foods. I rarely excersice. I am currently stuggling with depression issues and I really believe thats part of it. What do I do now? A year and a half out and I am so ashamed. I feel like everyone is judging me and thinks I am a failure. Where do I even start?

I am 7 months post op and have lost just under 60lbs. I havent lost anything in a month and a half. I am so worried that I will never lose another pound and that I am done forever. help!

YES, I have started to revert to old habits because I can. I need to not do this anymore... I have started to be more strict with things lately. I have heard of people on here doing the pouch test.. Cant it work the same way?

can someone give me some info on the pouch test? I am looking forward to trying it next week. I need to break this awful stall. I am worried that I am done losing for good. something has to give. 53lbs down in 6 1/2 months.

at some point, the woe is me stuff needs to stop. You had the surgery, you are losing at a good rate FOR YOU.. you cant compare yourself to others or you will fail everytime.

Judging by that formula, I have lost 47% in 6 months. I suppose this is pretty good.

Hi! Welcome to the best support group you will ever encounter. I am 6 months post op and have lost 53 lbs. I'm considered a slow loser but thats ok because I am losing!~ There are wonderful people here with wonderful advice so ask a lot of questions and stay focused. Good luck and keep us posted!

no not really. softball season starts soon so theres a plus. I am currently getting over a debilitating winter depression. I did go for a walk the last few days though..

Tell me I will start losing again? I am worried that this is as much as I am going to lose. Ive only lost 50lbs in 6 months and I have stalled for the last 3 weeks. I admit that I am not making all the right choices and I have a hard time gettting all of my Protein and Water in lately. If I get back on track will I start losing again? Tell me its not over!!!

I was seriously going to start a thread about this very exact thing!!! Its like I wrote this myself! I had my surgery september 23rd and I have lost a little over 50lbs. I started at 262. lately, I drink pop (soda), eat cookies, dont excercise, and sleep as much as I can. I have been diagnosed with depression and anxiety and take meds for it. I have a job where I sit for 10+ hours a day. I feel so lost that I really dont know what to do. This winter has sucked the life out of me and my depression has gotten the best of me. I am self sabotaging myself right out of success. It take a lot to admit that I am failing but I dont know where else to turn to. I live in a smaller town so I dont think there will be any psyches that specialize in eating disorders but I am willing to try to talk to a therapist if I can get through a session without crying my eyes out. I have been eating healthier the last few days but I need to get back on the shakes and water. I just feel like its too late and the honeymoon is over. is it?

I always get really depressed and anxious this time of year. This year has been completely unbearable. I went to my meds doctor last week and told him the struggles I have had and he said he wouldnt change my meds because they should be working and suggested light therapy. I cry everyday. Can barely get out of bed to go to work. I feel like I have nothing to look forward to. Money problems, messy house that I cant bring myself to clean, boring job that I dont like... etc. I had my surgery in sept so along with taking away my comfort (food), winter set in and made things so much worse. I feel hopeless on a daily basis and I really need help too. I understand where you are coming from. feel free to message me to talk anytime. I could use it too.

Mine have been crazy too! Especially the depression. When did you have your surgery? I had mine the end of september and Ill tell you what, the michigan winter did NOT help me at all. I dont feel any different. everyone keeps asking me if I feel better and I dont. I think I feel worse. I can see that I am losing the weight but my mental health is still the same as it was before if not worse. I saw my meds doctor and told him whats been going on. I take 60mg of cymbalta and 10mg of abilify and he said that he doesnt want to put me on more medications because what I am on should be fixing the problem. so theres that. keep in touch and let me know how you are doing.