this to is a special Thanksgiving for me to I have not been home in 20 years for this & oh my I mean the food they are already planning all kinds of food Lord help me is all I can say lol,I am going to my big sis for the dinner & get lots of hugs on her new baby awww he is a so sweet ,& then at night I have to go to my mother n laws for a big bash ,but I know I can not eat anything with sugar or my dinner will be at home on the pot lol so I am making a or I shoud say I am buying a pie from wallmart sugarfree so tempations will not get the best of me lol, & my mother n law is like Paula Dean lol she can cook all kinds of food & nothing is good for you lol so look out Turkey & ham here I come , Just would like to take the time to thank every one for everything they have done to help me thru this process in life I have so much to be thankfull for this year especially the new wonderfull freinds on OH ,THANK YOU ALL & HAVE A WONDERFULL TURKEY DAY LOVE YOU ALL BECKY

Sending out big hugs to you. At first the weight seemed to come off most of us, we supported each other and kept track of everything. Now it seems to be more work, but it is well worth it. Food has been our friend when we are down, when we are happy whenever we needed something we had food. I still turn to food without even realizing what I put in my mouth but I have learned when I mess up it is just that, get back on track ASAP. I am glad your on new med's for your peace of mind, but they don't always help us keep the weight off. Call your doctor and see what they say, keep in touch on here for support. You made a great choice leaving a bad relationship, you have to take care of you. YOU WILL DO AWESOME! Stay strong and jump back on the right track! We are here when you need to vent... HUGS Jenni

Don't be ashamed to see your surgeon. It is a positive thing to get help before things progress much further. You can undo the damage. You have already begun to address this issue by seeing a counselor and starting antidepresent medication and exercising, which is great. You have accomplished so much over the past year and one half. You are strong for having had the surgery in the first place and can recapture that strength to get your self back on track. You are worth it! All the best Sher

So I have gained a considerable amount of weight. I had surgery in April 06, weighed in at 332, in July of this year was 170, left a 6 year abusive relationship, went to 160, and now, currently at 186!!!! I live alone for the first time ever in my life, going through so many changes I never imagined, and I am gaining weight. I feel depressed and anxious ALL OF THE TIME. I eat all of the time-grazing-and I just recently joined a gym and have been going every day since I joined to no avail (only a week now!). I've also had my visitor since 10/31/07...Before my visitor came, I was 176. I don't know what's going on, I am too ashamed to go back to surgeon..and am starting on wellbutrin now and also seeing a counselor for help with the emotional eating, since I am doing so much of that. I don't know what to do, or where to turn. I turn to food for my nourishment, because I feel I am lacking it so much now that I am alone, single, and dependent upon myself solely, which I've not been ever in my life. I am scared I am going to be 200 lbs soon, which I will if I don't get your help. I am really sad, depressed, knowing feeling this way doesn't help. I feel like I need the feel/sound/taste of food to live right now because I am lacking in all other areas and feeling so alone and sad. I just don't know what to do.. Please help me my April buddies...Life is quickly spiraling out of control, but, at least I am trying with the exercise.

I'm glad everyone is doing so well! Congratulations to all of us April Losers! I need to buy a new scale. Mine is jumping all over the place, up and down more than 20 lbs in the same day - so I'm sure it's the scale not me LOL! Last time I was at the Dr's office I was 180 and my pants feel like they're getting baggy so I need to get a new scale and see where I sit. My Doctor's office isn't far from my home so when I get the new scale I can stop in and weigh myself at the Doctor's then weigh at home so I can set it to have an accurate reading. I'm keeping quite busy with studying. A week from Tuesday is my Anatomy and Physiolgy mid-term - yikes! I am enjoying school and learning though Well I'm heading to bed. My alarm goes off awfully early for school. I think next session will be a little easier on me. I'm taking all afternoon classes. Getting up at 5:30 am every day is kicking my butt! It's great hearing from everyone! Lizzie 333/180/???