Hang in there, it's important to get the labs in case you aren't absorbing stuff. It sounds like you are really busy and you are right, 2 years ago you wouldn't have been doing any of this. Congratulate your self. Dianne

I think I will celebrate with my friends.

Can you believe my April friends! So -- I knew this wouldn't be easy, but I didn't expect it to be soooooooo hard. I'm back to emotional 'stuffing' and I'm not sure why. I actually feel sad or perhaps agitated when I'm not full. And I'm A LOT hungrier than I was this time last year. So I keep falling into the vicious cycle of feeling good about myself and then feeling bad. Uggghhh. Wish I could afford some one on one help. Anyway, my job saves me from going off the deep end. Getting to work as a fitness trainer really keeps me accountable. And keeps me trying. But I put my jeans on the other day...and they were tight! That's the first time in two years that has happend and it scared me to action. So back to training for a marathon and working out 6 days a week. Back to writing out meal plans and preparing food (especially portions) ahead of time. So what are ya'll doing...I need some inspiration here! Hugs, Rachel

Hi! I've been away from the boards for a while. I've be hearing from a few people that malabsorption increases the further out we get. have you heard anything that's like that? Keep us posted! Rachel

Wow, no posts in a while. I haven't been checking in either. I went to see the gastrointerologist, he thinks I'm not absorbing things and gave me a B-12 shot, also did some blood work so we will know for sure. I'm feeling better. Not much else new. Dianne 340/130