more surgery

I'm scheduled for a hysterectomy on Dec. 17, the day before my 1-yr. anniversary of WLS. (I do these crazy dec. surgeries because it fits into my work schedule, NOT because I like having pre-Christmas surgery!!) Hopefully, this will take care of my anemia which is slightly better now after 20 iron shots but still not where I should be. I'm at 10.3 as opposed to 12.5 or higher that I should be. As for my weight loss, it seems to be over or stalled but I really think that is, at least in part, because of the hormones my dr. put me on here prior to the hysterectomy. They are strong and awful.......I hate them! I have actually gained 5 lbs since being on them. My total loss was 123 and now is 118. I still have 15-20 lbs. to goal so am discouraged about that. I'm hoping that going off the hormones (I took my last ones pre-surgery a couple days ago) and then just having another surgery will jump start my weight loss. I plan to really concentrate on that for the next couple months after surgery. I have slipped into some bad habits....I eat something sweet about every day......wish I'd never started that. I also only walk about 3-4 times a week (2.5 miles) as opposed to this summer when I was walking 2.5 miles 10-12 times a week.......twice a day, most days. My schedule just doesn't allow it now. I eat pretty well most of the time but my eating could be improved. Walmart quit carrying the protein drink I liked and I can NOT find one to replace it....that is the pits. I do feel like I'm struggling here....partly my own doing, partly just my situation....hoping I get get FULLY back on track here soon! Jenni

Hey Jenni!! You are doing good girly. Mine has slowed down a bunch. Oney year anniversary tomorrow. I don't want it to stop....but what a great year it's been. My one year visit with Dr. S id Decmber 17th so I will think of you. I have EGD #8 scheduled for the 16th. It will eventually be just fine. Who would've thought??? Please have someone let me know you are ok...I will try to email you again though. Love, Alice

Hey Girl.. your pic says you are doing awesome.. this is so wonderful.. had my hysterectomy so know what you are going thru.. this too shall pass.. yep, know what you mean by no weight loss .. good heavens... can not jump start mine again.. but am going to keep on trying.. something has to work eventually.. yours is probably due to those hormones.. had to stop mine in order to even lose .. good luck on that one.. .. do keep us posted as to how things are going. H m m m bad habits eh.. well you will overcome that too. Went to Wal-Mart and got a Gazelle there for under a hundred dollars.. use it every day and feel so much better and the inches are coming off at least.. ... take care now and have a great day. Hugs to you, Fran