Update

I saw my Family Dr on Monday, He gave me a perscription for a cream to put on the sore parts under my tummy.. so far it isnt doing anything, but it's only been 24 hours..

I have been refered to a specialist for a knee scoping done, as I have torn cartiledge and fluid on my one knee, which is causing the pain.

He also received a letter from Regina thanking him for my Referal and I have been put on the waiting list.

That's all I know......... I am really thinking about either doing the body by Vi, or checking out the health food stores to see what programs they may have.  i would only want to do the shakes without the suppliments as that costs way more..  I finally bought a scale for home.. i figure if i weight myself every now and then it will help to push me to try harder. I dunno..  With the stress of my Mom being ill and everything else, I turn to junk food in this time.. not healthy food and not large amounts just junk..

I stil enjoy coming on here and reading about everyone's progress and aweseom news.. It's amazing.. Congrats to everyone who is going threw the surgery process..

im sorry fro the problems that you are having.you can always come on here and talk with us maybe we can be what you turn to instead of junk.dont punish your self for the junk food it takes a long time for us to reprogram our brains and habits.as for the junk maybe try for the weigh****chers treats or low cal ,suger free treats.yes they do exist and taste not bad.my go to treat is protien ice cream or suger free choc chip cookies,i also eat protien chips.
sondra

Sounds like things are going more positive than negative for you, so that's a good thing (although frustratingly slow)  If we can pull this M & G together on July 25th, you should definitely come.  I know it's nerve racking, being overweight usually doesn't do much for a person's self esteem and crowds of strangers are usually to be avoided .... BUT ... you will find more support and understanding in that room than anywhere else in the city BECAUSE EVERY ONE OF US has been morbidly obese and have felt that helplessness and hopelessness that you are struggling to get out of.  I have only been to 2 M & Gs but am so inspired by seeing real life, everyday folks change their lives.

Yes Trish you should definately try to make it to the meet and greet.  I was scared my first time out to one but in the first 5 minutes I felt like it was the place I was meant to be to help me on my journey.  No one judges, we are all in or come from the same place and as Granny D says we know how it feels.  There is no question you can't ask ( most of us bare it all, and sometimes literally)   I honestly never thought I would show anyone my tummy scars but heck why not!
Hope to see you out to one soon!!