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Dealing with Stress After Surgery - video file (runs about six minutes) Can you relate? What have you turned to for a means of distraction or getting through something that's got you beyond stressed?

So here I am at one week post op and feeling great. Even the gas problems disappeared. Yesterday and today I got back into my 30 minute walk routine feels great. Tried on some clothes I wore to work end of June and they don't fit! Probably because of the 40 pounds I lost pre op. But either way best decision I've made in a long time.

I really don't know why I'm here...I don't like this forum ( and some of the people). However I will update after being gone for some time. I hope this will encourage some one who is feeling down. I am at a 100lbs loss since May 1st. I am eating well and feeling great. My sugar levels from diabetes 2 is at perfect level. My doctor has taken me off insulin ( I use to take 60 plus units a day) and I only take metformin twice daily. My doctor has also taken me off ramipril (for high blood pressure). My arthritic pain in my joints is non existent. I have gone from a 50 inch pant size to a 40 almost 38 inch pant waist. I was wearing a 4xL shirt size and now XL. I am eating healthy foods...veggies, fruit, legumes, protein and have stayed away from processed carbs and gluten such as bread, pasta, rice. All this is because I have the WILL TO WIN !!!!! (hear that people that's the ticket !!!! MIND OVER MATTER !!!) Of course NO sugar. except the odd DQ ice cream cone ( I don't eat the cone and maybe half the ice cream)...(you only live once LOL). All my vitamin and mineral levels are good (my B12 was a little high so I cut back on that vitamin.) have had numerous blood work done. I have had two visits with a Nutritionist and Nurse practitioner as a three month follow up since surgery both are pleased with my outcome. Next month I will see the surgeon as a follow up. For exercise : I walk as much as I can EVERYWHERE !!!! ride my bike occasionally. I also do some muscle training (at home) to firm up. Listen people I don't pretend to have all the answers...(like some people) I know whats good for ME and with the help from the medical staff. Everyone is different !!! Don't get discouraged and hating. I can only say ...you must know yourself and your body and limitations. again MIND OVER MATTER !!! DO NOT ..I repeat..DO NOT respond to my status update submission as I don't want to hear from anyone...positive or NEGATIVE !? (I don't efing care ...got it!!! ) I only hope to help or encourage someone having a difficult time. After all isn't it why we are here to be supportive....and NOT HATING !!!

Good evening everyone, It's been just about 4 weeks since my surgery, Saw my WLS surgeon, she had put 1cc of fluid in the band during my procedure, today she put 1 cc, on liquid today, tomorrow I can eat soft foods. I've increase my time and activity level at the gym and feeling great. This time around I'm working hard to lose the weight and keep it off. Weight today 169.8 lbs. Goal weight 135 lbs. , Good night.

Haven't been here for a while.. So let me catch you all up. As you all know I lost my band in March. Still hanging around 150... but I do need to get to the gym. Still in the 4-6 size jeans... I quit my job in Houma and moved to Madison, Ms. Wasn't expecting to get a job so quick. Went on Three interviews on a Friday and got Three job offers. So I took the best one for me.