weightlossButterfly

Hey all. My surgery was Dec. 2, 2013, I had the gastric sleeve. For a couple months after that I was having major nausea and couldn't even sip water, so I was hospitalized three times for dehydration. Had numerous tests done and turns out it was my gallbladder. My surgeon removed that along with a hernia and my appendix, and revised my sleeve. I was better after that, I could finally drink and eat a little. Then I lost myself. I was so depressed and traumatized by the experience that I was mentally incapable of being happy. I had support from family and my boyfriend, but it took until just a couple weeks ago to finally start becoming the person I wanted to be. I was eating only protein bars, but around 8 of them a day. I am 213 and my lowest was 174 and I had reached 230 pounds from the constant eating of protein bars. I never exercised and never tried to. The dehydration almost killed me. I didn't want to move from my bed. I was seeing therapists and psychiatrists trying different medications for depression. It took a loooong time, but I've finally found the right medication 2 weeks ago, and actually started going to the gym 6 days a week! I'm eating better and have not even thought about those dang protein bars once. Starting at 230 I'm back down to 213, but I'm stuck. The scale will not move and it's been this way for a week and a half. This had not deterred me from going to the gym, but it's disappointing, and I'm afraid of going back into my difficult place again if this keeps up. Thanks sooo much for taking the time to read this lengthy post, and if you have any suggestions or similar stories please comment!

Thanks so much everyone. I am trying my absolute best to eat better and workout even though sometimes I don't feel like it. I'm a very picky eater and don't like most healthy things but I think my mind has improved a great deal because now I dont hesitate to try new food. I'm just glad that even if I'm not getting the right nutrition now, I'm closer to it than I was before.