Recommitted...there is hope again!

Hi all Haven't posted in a while. I was so sick with bronchittis and out of work for 2 weeks. During that time I stopped exercising, wasn't eating enough and not getting in my protein. Well it caused my weight loss to stop for over a week and I found myself getting very depressed and feeling like a failure. I told myself I did not fight this hard to have my surgery and give up on myself so easy. So I recommitted to my exercise, I am getting at least 50g of protein daily, upped my water intake and an average of 700-950 calories a day with good food choices. Most importantly I am taking it one day at a time. I am feeling so much better and have lost 5 lbs this week for a total of -54 lbs since surgery on 11/24. It feels good to know I can regroup, recommit and get back on track. Just shows me that we shouldn't beat ourselves up for not being perfect, this surgery is a wonderful tool, but I have also learned that I have to put in the effort and hard work for it to work for me . God bless all... Susan LAP RNY 11/24/04 374/320/190

Good Job Susan So glad you are feeling better. Its great isn't it to realize we don't have to fall back into old patterns. This is an awesome tool but we do have to work it. Tina

Wonderful job Susan!! You are doing great!! I know the protein and exercise have alot to do with weight loss. I stalled out for 2 1/2 weeks awhile back, and when I upped my protein, my water and my exercise, I lost 10 lbs in 8 days!! I was so excited!!! You are doing wonderful!!! God Bless, Teresa

Hey Susan So glad you are feeling better. Cant remember If I told you but you and I have the same date Nov 24th 2004.(open)Jan 4th I was 41 days out and lost 31 lbs. start 246 .I will go back to Dr. Feb 15th to weigh again then I might buy me some scales or just weigh @ Curves.I have been working out there since Jan 4th 4 days a week I love it.You take care of your self now. Love pat