Hey Everyone

Hey everyone!!! Got updates ...Ive lost 47 pounds since surgery I feel pretty good. I got sick for the first time the other day it was the worst feeling in my life...I dunno what happened I didnt really eat anything new I just think that either the last bite was to much or it might have been to fast:( ....Than Yesturday again! sooooo today i took it easy and had to shakes instead of one ...but im a little scared it was a really bad feeling. I got a call for karen  from PC and she said i need to get a liver ultersound but there are not appointment here in the area till DEC...I was like WHAT:?????? The reason why she wants them is because when they ran test on me at the emergency room it looks like my liver enzymes were abnormal sooo will see what happens. Besides that I got something to share with you guys.....I have been feeling Depressed I didnt think that it was going to hit me but it has ......I think it's the relationship that I had with food...and right now im scared to eat because i dont want to feel sick...it's kinda hard to explain ....has anyone else felt this way? Anyway ladies Miss you all and I hope that everything is working out for everyone wish you the best hugs!!!

I am constantly scared to eat. My stomach reacts to foods very easily. If it's something that my stomach doesn't want, it sends it right back to where it came from.
So I too feel that scared feeling. Most of my protein and calorie consumption comes from shakes, and I can eat tuna. So I try to switch things up, but that's mainly what I take in.
Congrats on your 47lbs. I saw your pictures on FB, you look great.

I've had a couple of close calls in the eating dept. I have to be careful or I eat too fast and then it can't go down, up yes! Also I haven't quite gotten the hang of when I am full, I sometimes take that 1 sip too muh and have the same scare. I burp a lot, too much air going in. Both are due to me sipping/eating too big a drink and then another before the first went all the way down. I had kind of gotten away from using the timy glass and dish which I think helped me pace myself so I got them back out. I am only a couple of weeks ou from my surgery but after the first week I have been pretty fortunate in what I can "stomach". But I am not trying too much either.

About the depression about food, yeah I am feeling it. I didn't think I would since I have been down this with numerous times on Optifast but I still have bouts of it. In weak moments I think why'd I do this etc. But it doesn't last and you know I just go to bed have a little cry and then the next day I feel better. I know I can't over indulge like I used to or be very sick, and I really want this to work once and for all. I am looking at counseling or group because I would like to enjoy this weight loss and be able to live free of the food addiction. I'll be praying for you and you do the same for me! 47 pounds is amazing and that's what you have to hold onto!!

OH MY GOSH GIRL.....47 lbs?? That's great! Congrats! I'm sorry you're feeling down. I haven't had that experience yet, another thing to look forward to I guess. What did you to go to the ER for?  
I've recently been getting my protein from a new website and they have a TON of high protein foods that you may be able to tolerate instead of regular foods right now. It's called Dietdirect.com and I've had their drink supplements, which have 15g of protein in it alone. I LOVE the grape flavored one! They're delicious. They sent me a free soup sample of creamy tomato, which I believe also has 15g, and it was so good. They are a little pricey. But worth the taste.
Your liver enzymes are going to be high because of fatty liver. We all have it. Some worse than others. It'll come down as the weight comes off.
I hope and wish the best for you.......and I'll try to remember to call you today sometime!!!  Miss you, Kris

yeah for YOU!!!!!47 lbs....that is cool!!!!I am 43 lbs down since our class started, about 1/2 of that since surgery. i understand what you are saying about the depression and the mourning. I, too, wish I could still have that coping mechanism that I used to have...FOOD. Sometimes, during the food commercials I wish I had it back....but then, I look at the new body that I'm getting and the freedom that I feel and the greater acceptance that i get because of looking more NORMAL and the feeling goes away. I think that I had shed a few tears, too like Debra, over it.....but I am quite sure that we all made the right decision. Our future health will be WAY better because of it. I don't have any trouble keeping things down, but sometimes if I eat something that is EXPERIMENTAL, I pay for it at the other end. Glad to hear from everyone and I think that we should schedule a walk and talk soon...hugz:)D

Your weight loss is great.  I am thinking of you as I get closer to my surgery date.  My family keeps asking me if I want to have a goodbye holiday meal.  I said no, because I know that no amount of these foods will every satisfy me and I am just going to have to accept that.  I want to meet again to deal with these issues. I miss all of you and am so proud of you!

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