Haven't posted in a while..

Well hello, I haven't posted in such a while but every 4 days or so I read everything and that keeps me going. I am bouncing the same 3 pounds for over a month and I go from 159 to 163. I have been stressed with work and my blood sugar levels have been very low at times. I was told to avoid caffine and anything "white" and stress as they all affect sugar levels but it is a vicious cycle becasue I get a headache and shakey so I run for the coffee....I bought a couple books on hypoglecemia which is what the doctor calls it...somtimes I have been able to cheat and eat sugar and other times I feel terrible...so why not just avoid it ....well that is a whole other post and I am sure you ladies all understand it is hard.....anyway..I need to get right back to the basics of protein drinks. I always feel so much better when I do. Here's to a week of change.... I enjoy all your posts...I get such quiet encouragement when I sit at work and read about the small successes everyone is having. Day to day....that is what it is all about. Hugs to all, Karen

You're right, you haven't posted in a long time! You really aren't on your way anymore, though. More like "almost there." So that's what the shakiness is called? Hypoglycemia? I sometimes get that, and when I do, I can't stop eating! It tends to happen when I don't eat enough carbs, so I don't quite understand it. I'll have to look into that, now that I know what the name for it is. I hope your revised plan helps bring you further success! Let us know how it goes, and don't be such a stranger! Cheers! Pamela

Hi Karen! It's so nice to see you here! It sounds like you're doing well maintaining your weight. Hey, everyone's weight - WLS people or not - fluctuates. I think we probably all have to keep an eye on our glycemic levels. I find myself getting shaky sometimes too. I have one cup of coffee a day (down from about 10 pre-surgery!) and it's one of my treats. No bells and whistles, just a cup (usually ends up being 1/2 cup since it ends up getting cold and I toss it) with a bit of FF milk and a packet of Splenda. Maybe you should ask your doc if you can wean yourself off the coffee instead of quitting cold turkey - I think the headaches can come from stopping abruptly. Hope you'll check in more often - we miss ya!! Hugs, Nancy