Hey there my friends I have missed you

Hey everyone, I am sorry I haven't posted in quite a while. I have been having a hard time with things at home. We are losing our house, fortunately we don't have to be out right away so we can save for an apartment, hopefully someone will take us. I have been doing okay. Saturday is my two month anniversay and I am not sure what I weigh to be honest. My husband threw out the scale because I was freaking out over a stunt period. I only know that I have gone from a 26 pant to a 18/20 pant and as of two weeks ago I had lost a total of 21 inches overall. I go to my PCP on Thursday for my B12 shot and to have some lumps in my armpit and breast checked out. Friday is my last visit with my surgeon and I am back to work on Monday. THANK GOD, I have been home for 4 months and I am soooooooooo bored. I don't really have any friends, my fault I became very unsocial due to my weight. Anyway, I have really missed you all, I should have been coming for support sooner. Couple questions. Does anyone have a hard time drinking water because it is rough on thier stomach? I am affraid to really delv into solids. I eat a little bit, but I drink a lot of protien shakes and smoothies and I have only tired one veggie and I was sooo sick. How about emotional. Has anyone else struggled with being supper emotional? I am also struggling with Calcium and how bad it constipates me so I am using the chewables now even thoguh my surgeon wanted me on Citrical. I love you all and look forward to hearing from you and how all of you are doing. Trish

Well I don't have any answers for you but am glad to hear from you again! Sounds like even with the difficulties things are doing alright or maybe you are just happier so things don't get to you as much, either way that's great. Getting back to work will surely help too. Hope you have found a church where you are comfortable or are at least searching for one. I know that's the only thing that keeps me reasonably sane, I can recharge my spiritual batteries once a week or more. Take care and keep us posted on your journey.

Trish, so glad to hear from you again! I wish I had some better answers for you but will tell you what I know. I have never had any trouble with water being "rough" on my pouch, I just have trouble getting water in. I've never been much of a water drinker. Also, about the emotional part. If I remember correctly, as we lose weight our bodies will let out estrogen. I don't remember the medical reason for this. Before my surgery I had my estrogen checked and it was low. My doc told me that since I was having surgery that as I lost weight my body would give out more estrogen. I never had the emotional problems others have talked about I guess because I was low on my hormones to begin with. Anyway, I hope that helped some. Shel

Trish, It's so good to hear from you. I am sorry that you are struggling with the financial woes. It could be the stress of the finances, moving and losing your home, could also be triggering the emotions, on top of the weight loss. I have been in psychotherapy since 1989 for my eating disorder. I would not be able to deal with all of the lifestyle changes and self-esteem issues of losing the weight without my therapist. You may wish to consider seeking therapy to have someone to help you work through all that is happening. Having weight loss surgery is stressful enough. To lose your home in a financial crisis is also a huge stressor. In any event, the Lord is in control. Jeremiah 29:11 says He has a plan for you, and it is for good. It may not LOOK good right now, but it is for good, nonetheless. Trust Him in everything. I hope you have a church family in which you can start developing some friendships. I am blessed to be part of a Women's Bible Study and a mentoring group. I also belong to Alcoholics Anonymous, where I get tons of emotional support. Hang in there. Hugs, Trish