I went to Mexico on 2/18/2011 and had vertical sleeve. Everything went well and the weight was falling off. On June 8th my only sister and best friend died in a car accident. My world fell about. I quit taking my vitamins, watching protein and just tried to eat my way through the grief. Fortunately my stomach did not allow me to go back to food for comfort. I have not lost as much as some but I am still happy with my weight loss. I have lost 57lbs in 7 months. I think if things had went different for me I would have lost more but we all deal with the cards we are dealt. I am just now starting to settle back down. My sister had 3 children that I have inherited and I have been focused on getting them settled and estate settled and so forth. I am committed as of October 1st to start focusing on myself and my health so I can live to raise all these kids. . So hopefully my weight loss will pick back up. I think right now I am not eating enough and getting my protein in so my body is storing. The weather is getting cooler so I am out of excuses not to exercise. Hopefully, at my 1 yr I will be at goal with hard work and exercise. Oh, and my child has broken and dislocated his shoulder. He had surgery last week so I think I have some pretty good excuses right now but 10/1 look out the excuses are over and I'm getting on the weight loss train again but hopefully for the last time.

I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what it would be like to lose my sister (who is also my best friend). I will be following your journey and keeping you in my thoughts as you tackle taking care of yourself. I know how hard that will be, but I wish you the best. Good luck!

Wow! You have been through an extraordinary amount of grief in the last few months and look how strong and confidant you sound now! I can't even imagine losing my sister and for that to happen, and then your injured son it is amazing how well you have done! I wouldn't look at it as "only 57 lbs"... I would look at it like "heck yeah, I lost 57 despite everything going on in my life". Thanks for sharing with us and I hope things start looking up for you and your newly expanded family

My deepest condolences on the loss of your sister. Wishing you continued healing and strength as you get back on track with your weight loss and health changes.

So so sorry for your loss! Those kids are so lucky to have you there for them, best of luck with that. You have the right idea, getting back on track to be there for them (and you!) I am one month ahead of you and have lost 67 pounds so I think you are doing great in the weight loss department. Get that protein in though, you need your strength lady!

I am so sorry for your loss. I can not even imagine! Saying a prayer for you!

I'm sorry for your loss as well. Congrats on your success thus far you are doing great, especially considering all that has happened. I wish you well on getting things back on track and taking care of you.

*hugs*

I'm so sorry for your loss, You will get through this. It's good that you've got a date and are going to start taking care of yourself again. I couldn't imagine inheriting 3 children It must be tough, but be strong! Congrats on the 57 so far, you just hit a bump in the road and will be on your way soon enough! You'll be in my prayers!

I pray that God will fill you with peace during this time of healing and that He would allow you and the children to live a happy and peaceful life full of blessings.

Blessings,

Annette

My respects to you and your family. You are definitely a strong woman, you have proven to be a survivor. I hope everything starts to work out for you and your family. My thoughts are with you. Stay Strong! *hugs*

I am so sorry for your loss, I will say a prayer for you. You sound very strong and you are right, we have to deal with what comes our way. You will be strong and get through this.