Part of the reason I had this surgery (other than getting rid of my diabetes) was to never have to DIET again....to be able to lose the weight without counting every little calorie and enjoying myself. Don't get me wrong - I log everything into MFP (mainly for Protein tracking - not calorie counting) and struggle to get in 800+ calories a day...but I do have some carbs and i do have an occasional cookie with milk at night. I get in all my protein from food and most of my Vitamins from leafy greens and other veggies (yes I take a multi Vitamin as well) - I don't eat fruit, yet.

t just seems like there are so many people on here who are having a tough time because I think they approach this as another diet...which most of us failed at or we wouldn't be here, right? I still enjoy food and enjoy planning my meals and such - but my life doesn't evolve around food anymore - it's there because i have to feed my body, that's it. so you might as well enjoy it!

I am probably the slowest loser here....but I'm losing and that's all that matters. It may take me 6 months to drop 60+ pounds and at 10 pounds a month its OK and healthy - not going to worry about hair loss either.

I am making a vow to myself to stop the madness and stop comparing myself to others weight loss - just keep trucking along, doing my weights and elliptical and walking the dog (poor guy is actually gaining weight with all my leftovers) and see where this wonderful new life takes me.

I hope you can all join me in enjoying our new lives and look forward to the new 'us'.

Great post!

And cats rule!!

yes Cats do rule!

earlier this week I felt like total crap and was really beating myself up over the weight loss to date and such by comparing myself to all the others here who are doing terrific and losing lots of weight so early on - then OTR came along and TOTALLY OPENED UP MY EYES..... I am so grateful for this site as we all 'get it'.

strange how a few days can really make me totally flip channels - but I'm staying on this channel because I think it's the healthy way to go about this journey,.

I like your new outlook and attitude! We are all different and our journeys will be different...but we all want the same thing, to lose weight and be healthier! Best of luck to you!

I feel so much better - wish i could reach out and give OTR a HUGE HUG....as it's because of him that I have come to land back on my two feet with my optimistic outlook.

THANK YOU OTR FOR GIVING ME MY WAKE-UP CALL.....

yes Cats do rule!

earlier this week I felt like total crap and was really beating myself up over the weight loss to date and such by comparing myself to all the others here who are doing terrific and losing lots of weight so early on - then OTR came along and TOTALLY OPENED UP MY EYES..... I am so grateful for this site as we all 'get it'.

strange how a few days can really make me totally flip channels - but I'm staying on this channel because I think it's the healthy way to go about this journey' date='.[/quote']

You are doing great! Just keep up the good work!