Stuck for a month

Ok... so I have not been on in a month.. and that is my bad. Also... quit journeying... but that is changing as of today.
Holiday's food wise for me has not been a big deal at all... more the stress of a daughter out of control.. and I had to pick up the slack..
House has been like a blinking tornado went through Concord, CA.
Christmas.. well it was about re-gifting... no money to life let alone buy gifts.
I finally got hours Christmas week and this week at the grocery store I use to work at.. it was like going "home". Finally some extra income.. now I am able to pay cobra... lol!
So by being depressed... by the way..my effexor and welbrutrin are NOT right... the not extended release does not work for me so that is on my list of....... email the doctor!
So back to being stuck.... I finally had enough bucks to buy my premier at Costco..! That is part of it.. I know I have not been eating enough... and protein.. I am sure was almost nil.
I bout the chewable calcium... I can't stomach taking the calcium citriate  pills. I have the small ones... but they stay in my purse or pocket and I forget to take them.
Only thing for sure I have done...taking the actually. I am not about to end up with another surgery.... because of my  not taking a medicine.
So anyone else have trouble taking the supplements? Why am I sabotaging myself?
One thing... I am not freaking out about the stall... but who can help me break it>??????
Any ideas gang?

Sorry you are going through such a rough spot. Glad to hear you will get in touch with the doc regarding your meds.
Sounds like you know what is going on and that is always the first step. Just remember to put yourself first and that you did this for your health. The supplements are part of the equation. I know at home I need to set my alarm for about every two hours to remind me. At work it i**** or miss some days.
About your stall, I know how you feel. I did not lose a pound in october or november. Have managed to lose 6 since then. Just keep measuring and trust your tool. I am wearing a size 10 now, I cant believe it! So even when the scale wasnt moving, the inches were coming off. Keep posting and reaching out for support. Start journaling again and make sure you are getting in your protein and your vits. You will get there.

Hang in there!

Maria

Oh my goodness, you have been through it for a while, huh. 
I'm very glad things are a little better and you can get back on your protein.  Hopefully you are getting your fluids in.  Do call your Dr and talk about your depression.  If that can get "fixed"  everything else would be better also.
I'm not much further along than you are but I think the only real way to "break a stall" or keep losing, or whatever is to follow the plan.  Protein first, then veggies, fruit.  No white carbs, only good carbs.  Exercise, not necessarily the gym but move more than you did before.
Welcome back and I'm sure there are others with more knowledge than me to help with the answers.

I'm guessing the depression is the first thing you want to get fixed and since you realize that your meds aren't working then that's a major step to feeling better.  My DH doesn't notice when he's depressed but the rest of the family does.

When I needed to break a stall I would increase my calories with protein for  about 3 or days and then drop back down again.  That always seemed to work for me.

It is VERY important that you get your Protein, Calcium Citrate and Vitamins in.    I know it can be expensive but those are  the last things that you should sacrifice. My firend never followed the rules and now she is really sick.  Her doctor says she has burned up her body from the inside out.  She recently had to get a wheel chair because her bones are brittle.   She is about 6 years out but she started getting sick a couple of years ago.  We all know how fast the years go by so don't put being Healthy off until later.

Prayers and (((HUGS)))

It sounds like you are making the best out of a bad situation.  You have been given great advice so far and you are doing your best!  I hope things turn around for you in the new year!

*hugs*  I recently read on the main board how someone would take the huge calcium citrate pills and put them in a jigger of water, let them break down and then she would drink it.  I asked how it tasted and she said it tasted like nothing.  I am not sure if letting them break down first has any impact of the calcium citrate but it might be worth looking into.  Hope to see you at Coco's in January and hang in there!

Stress ( and it sounds like U have TONS of it ) WILL make U hang onto weight Hun . Sounds like Ure being a Heroine !

Its greatthat Ure staying on top of Ur meds, Ur calcium ( SOO essential - U DONT want to lose height permanently ) and Ur protein n vitamins .... ( dint forget Ur flintstones chewables - the kidz sours are yummy and make ur mood much better when U chew six every morning - they taste like sour gummy bears too ! )

I wouldnt be afraid to ask for charity in Ur position Hun .... tell Ur WL doctor about Ur predicament , tell Ur support group . Many people who would otherwise give to some nameless charity like the UnitedWay where their dollars will go to salaries would MUCH rather see their hard earned funds go to help someone they KNOW and love .....

and one day U will turn around and help someone else .

Meanwhile U too will know U are cared for and supported .

Also ask Ur church .

Sometimes the biggest lesson we can learn is that we are part of a community and deserving to recieve God's and our community's support . Learning to ask and to recieve are huge lessons . False pride is just that ....false ... and letting go and finding U are supported can be SUCH a relief and so soul-strengthening ....

I am SURE U will give whatever help U recieve back twentyfold in the coming years . U DESERVE help .

Im quite sure Ur WLS and hospital would WANT to help U and are SET UP to help U ..... Dont deny them that opportunity ...