Hello everyone. I have been out of the loop for a while. Much success I am grateful for. 12 week mark since surgery lost about 65 lbs. My diabetes is almost non-existent.

I am in a bit of a rut lately . Feeling some blues I cant seem to shake. I think the reality of it being summer and not eating certain things or doing certain things finally got the best of me. I am trying to not let it get to me, but today is a bad day.

I'm at the same place. It is difficult, but then I remind myself that I physically had my stomach cut to help me. I don't want to go through this again. I am adding some of the yummy summer fruits with my protein although now I only have a few bites of watermelon because I am full. I am no longer diabetic and that really motivates me. Best of luck to you. Remember this is a journey. You can do this.

Ernie, are any support groups available to you? You have made tremendous progress. Have you patted yourself on the back? The receding of diabetes is amazing, at least a minor miracle dontcha think? I do! Perhaps you can think aout new things you will be able to do in summer that weren't realistic before surgery. Look at some of those food favs and explore modifications to the recipes to make them friendly foods. Don't give up now, dude!

Thanks I appreciate that. YES I am VERY HAPPY and Grateful for the progress I made. I am in a time where my whole world is blowing up around me and I am trying very hard to stay on track. Getting some encouraging notes was very nice and means so much to me. I dont get to see my friends very much these days and online folks who have gone through this surgery and GET IT there comments are appreciated

Yes, it does mean A LOT to have a supportive community at the ready any time we need it. I'm sorry your world is riddled with TNT at present, but those times surely won't last? Take things one day, one hour, or even one minute at a time and hug yourself for each moment you stay on track. Stay the course, Ernie, in spite of everything.