I hear ya Sheila... its like they really didn't want us to get skinny or at least not skinnier than them. Why is it so hard for people just to be happy for us. I'm glad I'm not the fat friend anymore, but it stinks that someone even has to be... I'm a lucky one I can eat basically whatever I want, just not alot of anything. I kinda wish I did have some intolerances because its so easy to make the wrong choices. I still feel like I'm dieting sometimes and I'm really busting my hunp to loose the last 50 lbs I want to loose. I hope things get better because I don't want to loose friendships, but the rate its going it might have to be that way in order for me to be happy....

So since surgery I have lost 127 lbs... not bad I must say. During the last year my husband has gained about 60 lbs. I find myself getting so frustrated trying to get him to exercise. I physically was to the point I couldn't exercise and had been that way for about 8 years before surgery... he still can exercise, but its not going to be long till he can't... I know I used to get mad when people pressured me to do things...so how do I get him to the gym??? I've tried everything.... anyone else having any relationship issues since the weight loss? I have a few friends that are kinda jealous also... saying things like oh now I'm the fat friend... okay so now I know how they thought of me... I was what just a confidence booster for the slightly overweight friends??? I kinda heard this might happen but didn't expect it from my friends. I also love when people tell me I shouldn't be eating something...HELLO I'm the one that went to a year of classes and learned the right way, went through surgery, yet they feel the need to pipe in... I love saying to them I can eat what I want just same amounts...so shove it....lol...I just needed a good venting and wanted to know if I'm the only one???

Glad to see some of us are still posting...it has been a while for me. May 19 is my one year anniversary of gastric bypass and I am down only about 55 pounds total since surgery, but my quality of life has increased tremendously. In the past year I have had my diabetes disappear, gone off blood pressure meds, slept like a baby, stopped snoring, had much more energy throughout the day, and just started eating much healthier. I have had a few bumps in the road like you, having an ulcer pop up 3 months post op and fainting from loss of blood and being severly anemic .
I haven't lost any weight since about November! I know it's probably because I don't exercise and really haven't made a solid attempt to do so. I do get about 100 grams of protein a day and I probably should be getting more water in. I am interested to see my labs at one year.

Well, blessings to all and congratulations for the improvement in the quality of your lives. If I don't lose another pound, I'd never regret having the surgery.  

Geez, you need a vacation Aaron. Family problems on top of that cellulitis?! Thats no good. Well, I hope everything gets better on both parts. Its one thing to be ill and then have other issues stressing you doesnt help.
Im gonna bet that you'll get some relief from the drainage. Ive seen/heard many patients feel relief instantly so hopefully that'll happen for you.
Take care and try to enjoy the weekend and stay off of that leg!!

And thanks for the hug...it was beary nice ;)

First off CONGRATS on losing so much weight!!!  You're almost there kid!!!

Ok now my other reason for posting...Cellulitis....I've battled Cell for the past 3 summers...always in August...my left leg/ankle/foot. I have to go right to the ER...they start an IV drip of Morphenine..thank God for that...the pain is unbearable! Then I'm in the joint for about 5-10 days depending on how bad it is..but now that I know what it's about I go as soon as I get the chills....then the redness starts about an hour later and so on....

So how did you get Cell??? I would think that losing the weight would keep it away...one of my main reasons for having the surgery.

Kimi