Thank you

Thanks to everyone for the supportive messages. While I still find myself getting tearful at the oddest times, at least I know it's normal. I'm glad I made it to the OCWLS meeting last night, though it was very draining (I didn't realize HOW tired I was until I tried to get OUT of the car at home!). Until next time...

It was good to see you last night, keep up the good work, and don't overdo it, Superman!!!

Randy, My mood fluctuated so dramatically in the immediate post-operative period I think I scared my husband and my dogs. I chose to go off of anti-depressants cold turkey (not the best idea but I was off cold turkey for the two days in the hospital and thought I could tough it out - glad I did now....Paxil...but it was pretty rough). I would burst into tears when my husband came home from the store and got me the wrong kind of crystal light.....but I'm just about a month out and things have evened out dramatically. You just put your body through an enormous challenge......and it takes time to settle in. I'm find the eating to be a a very slow process.......based on time I'm allowed to progress to level 4 eating, but I'm firmly entrenched in level 2/3 because my pouch is telling me it's not ready. I have found this website to be a lifesaver....full of such practical information and feedback. You will be fine.......I'm down 33 pounds - have my one month post-op check on Monday.......and each day gets better. Susan

Susan: Congrats on y our huge weight loss! That's astonishing! I see you are from Union county....my friend robin and I started a support group and we meet at muhlenberg hospital the first saturday of each month. Hope you can come to the next one on april 7. Who did your surgery???