A sad story...support requested.

I updated my profile, and put a bit about what has happened to me there.  I am not asking anyone for answers...I just hope that maybe some support will help me feel better and help give me the ability to figure out what to do next.

Thanks for listening!

u can do it, take one day at a time. Be blessed.

Dawn, I just went and read your profile. I am so sorry that you're feeling so sad  First off, please remember how far you've come! You have done a wonderful job and even though you're not exactly where you want to be, you should still be so proud of your weightloss accomplishments!!!!!!! You do deserve that ring!!! You've worked hard to get where you're at and no one can take that away from you! You don't need to tell your mil either~you earned that ring no matter what the scale says today! Now what you need to do is pull yourself up, dust off and get back at it! You CAN do this! I understand how stress and depression sabotage us~I am an emotional eater and have some rough days from time to time. You don't have to be perfect, you just need to work the tool that you've been given to the best of your ability. I know everyone says "get back to basics" and in my experience I have found that it really does work the best. When I push protein first, stick to the healthy carbs, don't drink with meals but still get in at least 64oz of water and hopefully more and exercise my pouch still works for me. Alot of us have been trying out the 5 day pouch test too if you're interested in check it out. Here's the link http://www.5daypouchtest.com/ . The 5 days might not be something that you're interested in and that's ok, but just know that there are ideas out there to at least get you started or feeling like you're on the right track. You need to find what will work best for you! And please remember~there are ALOT of people here that understand. Come to us at any time for advice, support or just a shoulder to cry on or vent too. ((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))

I sent almost 19 months tettering the damned 200. I so hate that number. I think the best way to look at your situation is this....make that ring really belong to you....make it you goal. do whatever you need to do to proudly wear that Ring....I personally wouldnt wear it until I beat that damed 200...I would simply tell MIL that i was having it cleaned/ checked//etc.  let her know it means so much to you you want to make sure nothing happens to it. I am sure she will understand, I know for me it was & still is a long hard battle to stay under 200...some says I walk several times a day.  Good luck....& dont forget how far you have come!!!! Bug hugs from someone *****ally really understands. P.s. I have a 180 pound bracelet I have been waiting to wear for almost 4 years....I will eventually wear it Im sure Diana RNY 9/17/03 360/196/forever aiming at 180

Dawn, Let me tell you one thing you made my day. I thought I was the only one who felt like you do. I look at other people that had surgery at the same time I did and they are alot smaller than I am and then I start feeling like you do. I get depressed !! I am having PS done on december 10th and have decided this is my turning point . I am going to start the 5 day pouch test and see what happens . If you ever need someone to talk to I am here. We weighed almost the same when we had surgery. I weighed 372 and now I am at 201.

Please don't beat yourself up over this. You have done an incredible job . Give yourself a pat on your back for coming this far. I have realized that it's not the numbers ( for me) that count. For me it's the way I feel. I can walk with my grandson and not be out of breath. I can sit in seats and not worry if I fit or will I break it. You have done better than me. I am down 110 lbs but I am not going to "spaz" about it. I weigh now what I did 30 years ago right after I got married. Just keep doing what you are doing and be happy you have come such a long way.