Jamie--- I feel ya. I feel like a failure many days. I even gained 5 lbs. They built a Toll HOuse cookie store up the street and I was feeling lonely, so I turned to food. I was thinking about depression that most WLS patients get sooner or later. The depression might caused by the fact that we are missing important nutrients due to the surgery. Alot of us do not taking omega-3 supplements (fish oil or flax seed). Anyway, here's the article. Cheri ********************************** Fish oil a balm for depression: studies Last Updated Wed, 20 Aug 2003 14:11:12 EDT CBC News BOSTON - Fish oil may contain ingredients to help treat depression, according to new research. Scientists in the U.S. say omega-3 fatty acids, present in fish oil, seem to act as an anti-depressant. "We've been very impressed by the response rates we've observed," said Dr. David Mischoulon of the Massachusetts General Hospital. Mischoulon oversaw clinical trials using omega-3. One study found mothers in England who ate very little fish during pregnancy doubled their risk of developing postpartum depression. Jim LaBonte took part in the Massachusetts study. LaBonte was diagnosed with depression four years ago. He complained Prozac left him with no emotions and stopped taking it. LaBonte took the omega-3 fatty acid DHA every day. Within three weeks, he says he noticed a difference. He's now been on it for eight months. Post a reply View Lady Amaretto's profile View Lady Amaretto's web site Send email to Lady Amaretto Find other messages posted by Lady Amaretto

Hello everyone I just wanted to popo in and say hi. I miss you all so much and I have lost 245lbs so fsr. I went to California last week and went to An OH picnic with the California board. We totalled up all the weight lost between 60 people. THe total was 10,360lbsYEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SO now come on December 2004 board lets try to beat them,,WE CAN DO IT!!! ALL of you ladies are so hottt! Keep up the good work..God bless and I will keep posting more here..

Susan lol.. This isn't it for me, we will atleast try for #2

Hi Jamie, It's good to see you posting. I also agree with Chelle... She gave some really good advice. Some I probably ought to be using myself. As far as the pouch stretching goes... I was worried that I had stretched mine out some too, cause it seems like at times I can eat way way too much, but when I was having so much tummy trouble over the last few months, and I was having so many xrays and other tests done, I watched carefully when they did the upper GI's. I was pleasently shocked to see my pouch was still little, like golfball size.... The little buggar holds more than a golfball, but it is still small like it should be. I'm sure yours probably is too... we just have to be careful and not put too much 'crap' food in it. Back to basics and you will be fine... And remember we're here for ya! Hugs, Susan

Jamie, I am glad my words helped... I know we all feel in a low spot sometimes and we all need a pick me up... That's why I love OH!! Down 2 lbs!! Wooo hooooo!! You can do it girl... Just don't forget we're all here if you need us... Anytime... Chelle