Things look very different here

I haven't been on in a long time, and things have really changed! I was four years post-op in June. My life has picked up and taken unexpected turns, so I have not had the computer access I did before...and I can't physically get to support groups. Between no support and stress at job and home...I've gained back a few pounds and my bloodwork is also suffering. I decided to get back to basics and a big part of that is getting back to a support group. Mind if I hang out here? I am scared to go read my profile, lol, but in a nutshell I was about 340, down to 138 at my lowest (not a good weight for me personally, by the way!) and am now up to 166 (this morning, anyway). I'm still half what I used to be, and I'd like to be 150 again to keep my clothes - but my focus needs to be back on being healthy. My B12 is 50 points low and my iron is a 7, so I'm back on my B 12 shots and daily iron supplements - all my fault. I've also gone back to the water I know I need. Now, that seems like a pretty bared confession - hi!

Over all I am impressed with your weight loss. I am struggling right now not to over eat. I can't get my first fill until after my incisions heal. I'm a diabetic and have high blood pressure. The first week after my surgery, I wasn't hungry at all. Now I am hungry. I've lost about 70lbs a few years ago and couldn't get rid of any more weight. I had a mini stroke 2 years ago at 32. I couldn't stop crying for the first couple of weeks. It has been a ruff ride. I have been hospitalized do to stress myself. All I can say is hang in there. I know its hard. I'm doing it right now. Melissa

I am glad to see you post. I have thought about you recently, wondering how you were doing. I am there with you on the regain part, but I remind myself where I was & that I am far from there!!! I also completely understand about the clothes thing. I really know that I was too thin at the one point, but I really loved the way I looked in those jeans!!!! I hope there is someway you can make it to the holiday party..It would be great to see you!!!(You know you have always been one of my "inspirations")