So, I've been working very hard to log absolutely everything that goes in my mouth. Tracking every calorie, every bite. I'm walking at least four times a week. I'm trying so hard to prove I can lose a little weight during this six months pre-op weight loss. Yet this morning I got on the scale and was up in weight. How is this possible? I'm so frustrated I just want to eat whatever I want. Forget all the healthy stuff, if it doesn't matter why not eat the yummy food. I'm so frustrated and it's so depressing I don't know what to do.

Kell, It is so hard. I know I have been there. But don't give up. For this reason is why we are on this journey. My scale would go down five then back up four. I was so depressed. Just keep doing what you are doing. Keep trying to up your protein, it really does help. This is a long journey and you just need to take it day by day. Feel free to vent, yell and scream to us if needed. We are here for you. Just keep going. You will be so happy you did!

Kell, my heart goes out to you. This journey is anything but easy. Keep doing what you're doing. If you fall off the wagon, get back up! Who was it that said, "It's not how many times you fall, it's how many times you get back up..."