You are so right, Kia. And I will. It just seems that I have so much going on, I can't figure which symptom is from which problem. I have a terrible time with stress and anxiety - take Zoloft everyday and Xanax PRN - and that PRN is more and more often these days. I have a high stress job. I was out of the industry (casinos) for a little over a year - that's when I had my surgery - I did so well - I didn't even get a head cold for over a year. Then when I came back to work in this field, all the problems I had before came back. Sleepless nights, burning stomach, unbelievable anxiety. The last casino I worked for (before this one) things got really bad at the end. Caused me all sorts of health problems both mental and physical. Part of me thinks that my brain must think that all casino work experiences will be like that and my body has responded the same way it did throughout the real experience. Only now, that I am post-op, it's more dangerous. I know the cramping can't be from stress & anxiety, but the burning could be - could have created an ulcer, I suppose. With all the symptoms it's so hard to figure out - it's a chicken or the egg scenario. Ya know what I mean? Shelaine

Hun this sounds serious. You FIGHT for your health until you find out what is wrong. Get you an UPPER GI done and a scope. Also get yourself to a doctor who has experince with post op WLS folks. If you don't fight for your health no one else will - that's the god honest truth. Good luck! Kia

Hello and Happy Hump Day, I'm running a little late today but as I said yesterday I do plan on posting a grateful post everyday, this is done on the Texas message board and I feel all of us have something to be grateful for everyday, think about it....Are you grateful???? Today I am grateful..... For a job to come to, a job I love, even though today I'm bored as heck . For my February surgery buddies, it's been an amazing journey and to have all of you in my life to share the ups and downs has been rewarding. That I love myself....it's been a long time since I could say that...but until I could love myself and who I am....I couldn't find true happiness. Today I happy with who I am. For being a Nanny to my niece Alexandra...she is going to a confirmation retreat this weekend...I'm so proud of her...God sure has blessed us with a wonderful gift. Hugs, Dana

Brandy, we don't mind at all. Glad you are back, support is essential for each of us and we need to be there to remind each other how important it is to eat protein, drink our water, take vitamins and exercise. I think many of us probably got a little relaxed during the holidays, I for one am glad it's over for another year. Get back to basics....protein, vegetables and fruit, get rid of the bad carbs, 64+ oz of water and day and at least 30 minutes of exercise (ok, I'm guilty here I do move but not near as much as I should). Refocus on the wonderful year you've had....step up to the plate and know that you are in control and now it takes work, the weight won't come off as easy as it did the first 6 months, not that the journey is easy but the honeymoon period is the quickest weight loss and we're all pass that time. You can do it....wishing you the best. Dana

Hi I am greatful for how far I have come. I can now do so much more than 1-year ago. I now have 2 jobs, which I could never have handled before (isn't this just wonderful). Thankful that I got throught he Holidays without once even thinking of bad food. Thankful for losing another 5 pounds after being on a plateau for 2 1/2 months. Thankful for all the support I have gotten from all of you guys for the past year and hope to continue to have in this new year. Thankful to be ALIVE!!! Take Care Everyone Cheryl 295/195/190