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Amalia (((HUGS))). Good to hear from you. I am so sorry your MS symptoms are back and so aggressively. You were doing so well with the remission for so long. I wish I could cure it for you.

PLEASE do not consider yourself a failure. Look at those tickers! You have done excellent. AND need I remind you that you blew away what the docotr thought you could accomplish???? WLS usually only helps get rid og 60 to 70% of excess weight, the rest is on us. You DO have some challenges that make it difficult to get in vigorous exercise ya know..

I understand your desire to continue to lose. BUT don't give up hope yet! It took me 2 full years to get to my goal weight. (Thats 8 months longer than you have had your surgery done for). You will lose slowly now, but don't give up. It is still very possible to lose. If you give up, you will eventually regain, and I know you do not want that!

You also have to remember that the meds they treat you with can contribute to weight, so you cannot fairly call yourself a failure anyhow. You have incredible odds against you lady, but look how far you have come. NOW... don't make me come to Greece and give you a good ole fashinioned butt whoopin! LOL. Seriously, I can understand your frustration, but stay with it. Even if you maintain at this point it is far better than regaining.

Lots of hugs, Love and support coming your way.

Okay.  I did it.  Today is my last day of liquid diet.  Tommorrow is THE DAY!  Surgery day.  I'm finally having my VSG.  Yeah!  Don't think I could do another day of liquid diet.  14 days is toooooo long.  Well just wanted to say can't wait to be on the losers bench with all of you.

Hi, Eliza,  I rec'd good news on Friday... the surgeon accepted me.  So now begins the process.  I have been going to my PCP every 6 months for blood checks as I have diabetes, high blood pressure, and GERD.  They do a full work up, minus vitamin checks, so I have been aware of what my issues are.  My latest blood work showed that I'm borderline anemic so I've been trying to eat foods that are higher in iron content.  My BMI is 52 so I know my co-morbidities are bad enough.  I was awarded disability in March and that has given me the boost I needed, insurance-wise, to get this process going and to get my overall health in order.  I thank God for that!

Keep me posted... I'd like to share in your progress if you don't mind sharing.

Hi Patrece!

It's been awhile since I posted, but I've not forgotten you. As you know, I'm 1 year and 4 months out now and I'm really struggling... I've only lost a couple of kg in the past 4 months and it doesn't look as if I'll be making it to my goal by my vacation in August. I've been doing real good on my diet, better even than last year, but it just isn't working any more. :(
All my MS symptoms are back with a vengeance and frankly, I don't want to be unpleasant to newbies who have come with high hopes. Perhaps if I could increase my exercise it would help, but I can't, things are getting worse each day heath-wise. I'm now trying an Atkins-type diet, concentrating mostly on protein and hoping. This is my LAST effort. If I fail at this too, I'll probably give up.

I appreciate this thread and any help you can provide.

Amalia

Well I survived the ED in record time.  Doctor thought it was more of an allergic reaction to the skin glue than an infection.  But he still started me on Keflex for seven days, and after the first two doses I am already seeing improvement in the puncture site.  I have way more energy today and that is awesome! 

Hope you all are enjoying your Sunday!