girl you can't just waltz in here, say nice things and waltz back out....tell me (us really) what's going on in your life! What's new and exciting, are you enjoying be at or near goal or are you at or near goal. I'm near it (never close enough( but have yet to attain it. Pehraps after plastics i can attain it, we'll see what happens. hugs, ANDI

Hi there Ruth - I've been away (ok, avoiding) from the board, but I am so glad to see that you are still on the board. Since I last posted (I don't even remember when), I have dealt with a painkiller addiction (fortunately no longer on them), chronic pain, medication titrations, and ultimately weight regain (140lbs --> 168lbs). I am now flab. My life has changed a lot since the surgery. I think that that's why I succumbed to another addiction. Things changed so fast. In the past, I had coped with anxiety with food. When I could no longer use food to deal with the anxiety, I switched to the next thing available, which was my pain medicine. I am now off of it, but am having difficulty not doing compulsive behaviors. On the good side, I am now living with my boyfriend of 18 months. Prior to the surgery, I had not had an adult romantic relationship. Now I have found a great man who loves me the way I am. Thanks for posting. I'm happy to read your posts and see how you are doing. Take care Heather

Hi Andi - I haven't been on the board in a long time, but I remember your postings over the past 2 years, and you have a great spirit. You are awesome, and I want to congratulate you on your anniversary. Take care, Heather

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I was too tired to make them last night, but dh did cook me a taco, so I ate that and then went to bed at 9 pm. I slept until 1 am, when he came to bed, and then I was wide awake, so I went down stairs and did the kitchen fairy thing. finally fell asleep about 3 am.. today I had breakfast at 8 am and by 10 am I was a jittery from low blood sugar... wretched maltomeal.. I wish that I need it, but all other cold cereals give me horrible dumping and hot oatmeal makes me gag. what is a girl to do? I am sick of eggs. as for second opinions.. so far after seeing 4 peoples, I am just laying low and waiting for a 'sign' ;) trying to clean the house before the boys are out of the summer. this is gonna be a long summer! kat