When it rains it pours

 I'm still here in the hospital after my gallbladder surgery. I developed an infection in one of my lap sites so they've been loading me up with antibiotics. I hope they will let me go home today. I'm also upset because I worked so hard to get down to 213 and now I'm back in the 220's. I know it's jus****er weight but I was hoping to never have to see the number 220 again. I could use some encouragement. 

(((Shannon))),

I can understand how frustrating this all is. I had a surgical complication which caused me to remain in the hospital for a few extra days, delaying the beginning of my own journey. Right now, in the moment, it is all so frustrating, but soon these difficulties will be behind you and your journey will smooth out developing a rhythm all it's own. 

One of the things that really helped me then and still does to this day, is to write down 3 things for which I'm grateful. Sometimes, especially, when I'm struggling, I find this helps me see my glass as half full and not focus on the proverbial 'spilt' milk. 

Wishing you all the best, 

BTW... while I'm really hoping that the NC forum will start becoming the lively, supportive place it once was, you may want to also consider visiting the LightWeight forum. It is very much like the NC forum used to be. It's active and filled with lovely, supportive people. 

I hope to see more of you whether it's here or there. 

Take care of you!