cruisemissile

many psych meds actually physically slow down your metabolism. (lithium, etc...) that's why many people gain weight. in addition, many mellow you out so much that they kill your motivation. many cause apathy, sleepiness, etc...(many antidepressants). even worse, many cause changes in appetite and sugar cravings. I got to a point before I was banded where I no longer needed an antidepressant, and was on a steady minimal dose of mood stabilizer. work closely with your drs.

most protein powders have 25g/protein per scoop. so I use 2 scoops in 8 oz milk. milk itself has 9g per 8oz. so that gives me 59 g per shake, i'm a guy, so I need more protein.

as much as I wanted to share the change in my life, because there is weight/appearance discrimination in this world, I have not told anyone at work. luckily they had seen me start to lose weight and drink protein shakes pre-op, so they were used to my new habits. i did'nt want to tell anyone at work because i didn't want them to take credit away from the hard work i've done. they assume fat people are lazy, so they become fat, now they look for an easy/lazy way to get rid of the weight. if the comments are bad enough, you can go to HR and it can be considered a "hostile environment" (people leering, making comments that make you uncomfortable, etc..)

i just had my first fill, 1cc this week, I got banded 4/2 and am down 21 lbs. I am bummed because I have plateaud. part of it I think because I needed a fill, was feeling more hungry. the other part because I got "brave" in what I found out I could eat, and need to get back on track with better choices. I have been exercising and graduated up to jogging. unfortunately heavy exercise seems to really stimulate my hunger.

i don't live too far from lutz, i'm also looking for a closeby support group. feel free to pm me if any questions or support. i got banded 4/2.

hang in there, sounds like you've been through alot. the sun always comes out after the rain and clouds.

you don't think I have a shoe fetish or anything???! I hope not, I just know hot women's shoes when I see em

thanks for the kind words

oh yeah, here's a pic of the awesome heels that ladies should consider when they get sexy

everybody loves stripper shoes. gotta get at least 6" stiletto heel, platform, open toe wooo baby!