I have made a decision...

Even though I've mysteriously ganied back 70 of the 140 pounds I lost (through meds, malnourishment, then forced eating to only keep on...) I'm ok with me. I'm happy, finally, in my life without feeling the need for a love in my life. Now, I will say that if "the" man were to walk into my life; perfect. But I don't see it happening. However, my career is cool, I have the ever constant attention of the Executive Director and it didn't hurt that I was one of six nominated for a prestigous award in our Certified Public Manager's graduation. He along with about 5 other dignitaries from my Agency were there and the Exec. Director wants to see my paper on motivation and how to merge two offices into one. Especially from different parts of the state with turf wars. I've put off doing it because I thought he was being "nice". Little did I realize how serious he was, so next week he gets a full color copy of it. Ok...enough bragging. I'm contemplating going into debt for my master's dregree. My mother won't be around forever and will not have to take care of her for a large period of time; which I am more than willing to do. My house has enough space that if we didn't want to see each other, we wouldn't have to. She will need help, eventually. At this point in my life I'm able to give her the sacrifices that she gave to me while growing up. So, we'll see if the Master's degree can be fit into my life. With a fast track, I can get my MBA with an emphasis in international trade. To do with it? I don't know. But, with having at least 4 yrs of running two full service call centers and over 10 yrs in management, I'm pretty sure I couldn't write my ticket. Ok. ther percodan i****ing and I am rambling. Whatever decision I had made is n ow in space cuz I don't remember. Night! Liz

nite Lizzie whatever you choose in life to make you happy is what makes us happy... you are an awesome person.. with much to offer.. rather to one man.. or several employees.. or your momma. You just be YOU.. and we will all support and love ya

so lets flip the situation a lil here....lol: you know i was finally in that place too i decde (pardon my french) f-this i wanna be happy with amanda whether there is a man in my life or not so i started to look inward to find a way to make me a better person and BAMM outa no where he comes a long and at first i didnt think much of it but its great now because in meeting him i found and continue to find out more about meand i am doing well in all other areas to so yeah have fun live a little this may have some how gotten off course but yeah i but the right man will come along the minute you dont know. again probably totally off subject but yeah love ya anyways and ur in my prayers...lol mandy

Good for you!! Getting your degree should open up new opportunities if your life!!

I've had my bach for 3 yrs, but if I go for the Master's, it is for my second career. Where I've worked, I've been there 19 yrs, 3rd highest in my department statewide, and in line for the promotion when one of the other two retires. I can retire in 11 yrs, so that's why I'm thinking Master's. B ut, after running two full fledged service/call centers with 120 + employees in all over the state, I could pretty much write my ticket if I chose to leave. I'm looking at the years I've put in, my retirement, and the fact that I don't have to stress too much. I have, for the most part, great team members. Right now I'm cool... tomorrow may be a different story. Thanks!

Some people in our local support group have had some regain from the same type of thing and have tried the stuff at this site: http://livingafterwls.blogspot.com/2007/08/five-day-pouch-test.html good luck in whatever you decide. I am the 1% who gains from prescriptions, so i tend to take a more holistic approach. My regain has been small and I will not let it get more - mainly because of health issues that come with my gaining weight. My prayers are with you, sweet girl

Thanks! I'll check that out, definitely. I needed to be more holistic instead of traditional a year ago when this crap started. I'm on more medication at half of the weightloss than I ever was before I even lost weight. Exhaustion, vitamin deficiency, and malnourishment continue to be the main problems. How? No doctor has a clue. When one eats less than 1,000 cals a day, you'd think there would be at least an evening of weight, not weight gain. Those are the days I say screw it and eat a chili cheese dog. But I'll check that web site!

well, now. That is part of the problem. In order to be fuel efficient, you need a minimum of 1200 GOOD calories. You also need to take all of the proper supplements, which help you from being deficient and malnourished. At four years out, the supplements I take have kept me in good health. Feel free to email me if you want me to give you my information. *hugggggggs* You really can regain your health. Most doctors do not understand how our rearranged machinery works. Personally, now that there are so many of us getting WLS, they need to start learning. Write me, Lizzie