Backstory - felt crappy most of May, nausea, barfing, rainbow poops, etc. Felt better with carbs. Got my meds re-arranged and now feeling much better (and gallbladder coming out soon) but haven't changed my wicked ways. I am quickly sliding down a slippery slope of increasing naughtiness and I need a poke. Somebody please tell me the following:

1. LOG your food.

2. Healthy Protein first.

3. Get your liquids in.

4. Stuff you eat with your fingers and not a fork still COUNTS.

5. WALK around for Pete's sake.

6. Just because you CAN doesn't mean you SHOULD.

7. No more soft KITTY warm kitty.

Let me hear you!

Swamp doggie- I think we were sleeved around the same time. I feel your pain. I too have been slipping somewhat and I'm aggravated with myself. I'm still losing but very slow. I need to exercise but I've been so busy at work I haven't had time. Only in my days off - I'll walk the track first thing in the am but I'm working 6 days this week. Now that my son took off for the summer I'm hoping I can get back on track.

I have done the same thing. So glad I am not the only one. My sleeve was done 7 mo ago and I was hoping to reach goal by Aug. You gave me inspiration though! Thank you for your honesty as it really helps me to know that I am not alone. I have a bad tendancy to drink after eating which I am ashamed to say. This is because I totally forget that we are not supposed to drink after eating. Like just now, I had 1/2 egg w/cheese on 1/2 wheat thin. I hit the wall and am full but forgot the rule and had a few sips of my coffee. Will do better!

I want to say I am so greatful to all of you out there! You are my life line.

don't beat yourself up here for you

I've made enough excuses in the last couple of weeks. No more. I've had slips that turned into years long free-falls. I'm the only one who can turn me around. So, I AM EATING HEALTHFULLY today.

Awwwww @@Swampdoggie! You're one of my favorite peeps! You've got this! You know what needs to be done...now just DO IT! I know it's hard when you're having some health issues. But think how badly you're going to feel if you undo everything you've worked so hard for?

At the least, before your gall bladder surgery, try to maintain. (When is your surgery by the way?) Follow your rules, get out and get some sunshine, dammit!

Otherwise, I will have to travel to Maryland all the way from Idaho and kick your butt!

@@Babbs back atcha baby!

I do know what I need to do. And I really have wanted to do so much of this for health reasons (not just because I badgered my husband into agreeing I could have an RV when I lose 80 lbs). I DO know how much better I feel when I'm eating healthy. And I know sugar in all its forms makes those blasted lyme beasties happy so anything I can do to thwart those vile critters is a priority.

My surgery is on July 6.

THANKS!