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I'm really struggling with depression since my surgery. Its kinda weird to describe but I feel sad, unmotivated and just can't get a grip on things...and believe me...this is so unlike me. Besides exercising, I've had some personal things to take care of while off work but I just cant seem to get it together enough to get any of these things done. I do have a lot going on in my life right now but that's not unusual. What in the world is going on? I can not take medications but can take natural supplements. Any suggestions, advice, encouragement or encouraging stories would be greatly appreciated.

Have to say that these quotes sum up most of what I'm feeling and struggling with. Being at home and not at work hasn't helped. Thank you for taking the time to write about this.

Thank you

Transplanted Southern Girl (raised in the south all my life, my daddy was from Kentucky). Transplanted to Southern California...and although I miss home...I love it here...

I have a similiar issue. I know my NUT told us to stick to 3 meals per day but honestly that's impossible. I'm usually not real hungry in the morning so I drink a protein shake and drink some water. Around noon my hunger picks up and from then on I'm hungry every 2 hours or so. I have learned to not let myself get too hungry or I eat too fast and I end up sick and in pain. Today for lunch I made a grilled cheese on Omega 3 whole grain bread. I was able to eat 2 small squares but that was my limit. 2 hours later for snack I ate the other 2 squares. It was nice to have a bit of crunch but it was very soft. I was sleeved May 7 and next Tuesday I start a regular diet. Currently I stick with shakes and soft foods. I also use baby utensils to remind me to eat small bites. When I have used the regular size utensils I end up sick from eating too much to fast. Its all a learning curve and I'm still learning for sure....

You look fabulous Gaye.... Congrats on the weight loss...

Glad you posted this question. Funny how sometimes we have things on our minds that we don't think to post about it until we see that someone else has. I'm 19 days post op and have lost about 20 lbs. Seems it shows the greatest in my face...I've been blessed that I have always looked 10 years younger than my age...Now I feel like I'm looking older... However, I have a friend who had the lapband last August and she lost 60 lbs...initially it effected the skin on her face but after some time it seemed like it all evened out. Now she looks fabulous! Hoping that's the case with me...

I wanted permanent weight loss. The r-y to me had issues because of absorption. The lapband seemed to temporary and seemed it would be too easy to revert back. The sleeve to me seemed to be the best option which was verified after a recent visit to my MD. While waiting for my appt with MD, there were two women sitting on each side of me. They were discussing how they originally had lap bands and had lost weight but turned around and put the weight back on (80 lbs and 110 lbs). Now they were both seeing the MD to discuss having the sleeve done. I'm glad I chose the sleeve because I don't want to go through that....

Girl... Get rid of that zero and get you a hero!! None of it is positive for your self-esteem nor will it enhance your long term goals. Guys like him do not change without their own long term stint with a shrink. As someone else said "never settle". I couldn't agree more!

Congratulations!!!

I'm so inspired by your story... Brought me to tears... My goal is to be active, have good health along with the weight loss. Congratulations on your accomplishments!!

What is Sheng Fa??

I think this sums it up nicely...

You look fabulous!! Congratulations!!!

Premier vanilla shake Water 1/2 jar of ham and ham gravy baby food (about a 1/2 oz) 1/4 jar of oatmeal/pears/cinnamon Water 1 oz kipper Snacks (canned herring) mixed with veganaise Premier chocolate shake Water 2 ozs Ricotta bake (ricotta cheese mixed with tomato basil sauce, topped with fresh mozzarella and parmesan cheese Water

Sometimes insurance companies will deny a request because the MD's practice does not have a "center of excellence" designation. That happened to me. I then switched MD's and was approved.

Good luck!!!

Mistysj: You stated in your response to her "You absolutely can't put something in your mouth that is not on your plan, because when it is in there, all bets are off. You need to decide you will never tempt yourself like that, and that you will NEVER put your poor husband in the position where he is doing something for you that will harm you and could put you in the hospital. That poor man must be beside himself. You owe him a big apology. Put your big girl pants on and learn from this. If you want something salty, have some broth." Sorry to disagree with you but... 1. If all of us could "absolutely not put something in your mouth that's not on your plan" none of us would be here and wouldn't have needed surgery. 2. The statement "and that you will NEVER put your poor husband...." and the statement "you owe him a big apology" make me cringe. This is not being "supportive". 3. "Put your big girl panties on and learn from this"....what the heck is this? Support? Not in my world... Your version of support is questionable at best. Look...remember what our mother's told us when we were kids..."if you can't say something nice don't say anything at all". I think you should consider that because to me...you're just mean.