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Hi Kat,

If you check my profile, you will see that I too have suffered from severe clinical depression for years. I know that my Dr's were concerned that I would have negative depressive episodes associated with my WLS, but I didn't find that to be the case at all. That's not to say that I don't still struggle, but my WLS journey has not negatively impacted me at all and I would say that in some ways it has helped.

I might suggest that you find some things to do now that you can take forward with you later. I don't know if you have interest things like scrapbooking... It's a great way to document and journal your journey. It's something you can do now, but carry forward as you take your walking tour of europe.

Wishing you all the best and continued success,

I think that it can be hard when we want others to notice and appreciate the work that we've gone to... no matter what the endeavor, but especially when it's something so personal. It's amazing, but I remember when I lost my first 40 lbs or so and people thought I'd cut my hair. Cut my hair! Now, if I lose or gain a few pounds, it's pretty noticeable. One difference, I guess, is the difference in the overall percentage of loss or gain now.

I think the fact that you took a step back and looked at all of what you have done for yourself is where the real kudos come. You have done a great deal for yourself and you appreciate it. In time, your friends may or may not recognize the differrences in your physical appearance, but you will... and you will really see it in the ways it impacts your health and quality of life.

Keep up the good work!

Hi Brenda,

Kudos!! Making the lifestyle change to become more active will make you much more likely to maximize your weight loss and better yet your longterm ability to keep that weight off.

Wishing you continued success,