Feeling much better as of late, almost 100%. There is some pain at my port site but only when i'm lifting heavy items/exercising.

My appetite is surpressed but feels normal. I still count my calories and I'm definitely eating less but doesn't feel like it so that's a good thing.

Had my first post-surgery doctor's appt. a few days ago, doctor said I'm right on track with where I should be. I lost a few more lbs. again, basically what I had gained. I asked my doctor about the yo-yo-ing and he said that was normal right now, mostly it's water weight. So today I was 264 (yesterday was 263.6).

Tried cooked cherries in liquid today...mashed them with the fork...went down fine. I'm actually surprised I haven't thrown up anything but I am trying to be very consistent with the diet plan my doctor/nutritionist provided.

Worked out this morning before work, 30min on treadmill and some weight lifting. Went fine, probably could have gone longer if not for time constraints.

My major concern is that I was at one point 344 lbs. if I get to my goal weight of 145, I will mostly likely need major plastic surgery especially since the majority of my weight is carried in my stomach/abdominal area. My arms...bat wings... already have some loose skin and are sagging so that is a concern as well, I am doing arm bands to help that area. My doctor said that since I'm young and very active, loose skin should not be a problem, very minimal if at all. I can't help but feel like loose-excess skin is a definite issue. I am 99.99% certain I will have major excess skin. I can't afford plastic surgery and I'm afraid I'll look worse "skinny" than fat. My main motivation is my health but I'm worried of becoming depressed or obsessed with the way my body looks especially taking excess skin into consideration.

I guess we'll have to wait and see what happens. I'll just do everything "they" say to do to prevent it and hope for the best!

It's discouraging to get so far as to loose 100's of lbs and feel like only half your journey is conquered.