Feeling newly inspired!

[mi75 1,235]

Well all, I WAS a success story. i lost almost all of my weight, was within 10 lbs of goal.

Left a career path i wasn't happy in, started grad school, took an AWESOME job i loved. had to deal with some extra cals from working night shift. but overall it was all good.

then this past spring I lost my dad. I had just taken a promotion and truly, he passed away SO fast (within a week of cancer diagnosis). i didn't really mourn. i jumped back into work. i found myself drinking pop after pop. eating EVERYTHING. Cookies all the time. rice krispy treats. cheesy breadsticks. pizza. ALL THE JUNK. totally bad.

now i'm up 20 lbs from my lowest. i feel terrible. i have this huge spare tire. i am sluggish and run down. in addition, i have a probable ovarian cyst or dermoid that has to be dealt with, and i KNOW all this sugar and crap cannot be good for that.

THANKFULLY, you are all here for me. i lost my old doc because of insurance change with the new job. i put off seeing a new doc and nut because frankly, i'm embarrassed to see the new one. but today, i'm going to the Y for an appt with the trainer. and tomorrow, yup, i'm calling for an appt with the new doc and nut. hopefully it will be within the next 2-3 weeks.

i spent a lot of time reading threads, and went back to read my first 30-40 postings to realize WHAT my original drive was. i feel newly inspired.

i am thankful. i hope that you will all provide me the awesome support you did when i was pre-op some 26-30 months ago. my promise to myself and to all of you for accountability is to post on these forums at least daily, and to start a food journal again, AND i'm going to check in with the support group of my new doc.

definitely feeling inspired.

[katiecem 24]

Losing a parent is very hard and really affects every aspect of one's life. I lost my mom in February and the grieving and transition has definitely impacted my weight as well as many other things. Glad you are re-inspired and have a plan.

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@mi75 You realized you were off track - that's the first step. Your sleeve is ready to work with you to get down to goal. I'm sure you will feel so much better once you kick the carbs to the curb! Stay strong!!!