Hi my buddies!

Sorry I haven't been too 'vocal' for a few weeks. It's been crazy at home, work etc... Things are going OK. I'm down approx 85 lbs. But, unfortunately I found out that I can tolerate sugar, and I am WEAK. How fast the good values I built up can slide out from under me, and I fall off the wagon. At least my tool keeps me somewhat honest. St. Patrick's Day came and went - and no beer for me - that's a first! And, in all honesty, I didn't miss it. I had my little piece of corned beef, a little cabbage and potato, and made the kids green mac&cheese. Even though I haven't contributed lately, I've been checking in on everyone almost daily. You guys give me a boost when I need it! OK, enough of the sappy crap. Jason, shake that booty for me , Cathy, I hope moving is getting done and the vehicle is awesome. I hope Michelle, Konni and all the post-ops are feeling better each day. Jeff - don't over-do it... you are doing fantastic! Katie 380 (pre-op) / 295 (current) / 175 (goal)

Katie!!!!!!!!!!! I've missed seeing your posts! 85lbs!!! thats fantastic girl Congrats! I'm doing pretty good. I haven't really posted much either but come on daily to read how everyone is doing. I finally found out a week ago what that pain in my tummy was all about....ULCER! ...my family doc gave me a medication for it and by the next day I had instant relief! My body is going through all the changes that go with healing and stuff. I started my second period since surgery 4 days ago and OMG did I have a hormone melt down lol I ended up with a major headache for 2 days straight but I read on the main board that its pretty common for us to go through that because of the hormones built up in our fat cells and all of them being released so fast now so I wasn't too worried about it...just rested and took tylonal and I'm feeling better now. My weight loss stalled a lil...just over a week...again I went and read on the main board that THAT too is common...tooter and her wealth of info helped me not to panic about that one too lol I just stopped getting on the scale everyday and waited a week and now its back on the down slide ...I'm down 45lbs and happy!! Hope all is well with you and your family hon....oh and Happy First Day of SPRING!!!!! Hope everyone else is doing well also...enjoy the beautiful weather today! ~hugs~ Konni

Kaaaaaaaaaaaaatie!!!!!!!!!!! So good to see you here! Yeah, I'm way late par for the course for me these days though! I have been thinking about you, hoping all is going ok. I too have tested the sugar waters but we can overcome and persevere! Moving is going slowly. I just got home from class a few minutes ago and am exhausted. I can't wait for the lil break at the end of this week/beginning of next. I soooo need it! You take care and I'll talk to you soon! Hugz, Cathy