Hi all...

Well I haven't done a blabby post in a while so here it is: I hope some of you don't take this as a poor me post...but I am feeling a little weird lately. I am sooo happy about my 110lb loss (as of a while ago, I will find out a current weight when I go see Dayna Wed), but, since that puts me at "goal" or whatever I'm kinda thinking "now what". Ya know? I'm happy it has happen already though (I'm 7 months out) cause I was worried I might not lose what I was thinking but I did in this short time. So it puts me at that place most people see at about a year out. Am I making any sense? I dunno I guess it's just making me feel like I need something to concentrate on but I don't know what. ?? AND I would like to slow down the weight loss ALOT. I am 5'2" and weighing about 130 puts me in a "normal" weight range but man, I feel boney! It's better than feeling like a blimp but such a fast change leaves me feeling like I don't know my body anymore, is that odd? Also I have been somewhat naughty (eating carby snacks) in my PMSing which has led to the shakey feelings that I don't really care for. I think I just need to bite the bullet and order some protein shake stuff and try to use those as "snacks". I do wonder what my calorie intake should look like...I will talk to Dayna about it Wednesday. I will be seeing Dr Clough on Wednesday also in the afternoon. I wonder if it will surprise him to see I have already exceeded the amount of weight he suspected I would lose over the course of a year or so post op (he said something like 90 lbs). I know it has surprised me. I should have gone to the Saturday meeting...I could have vented some of this there...and got some feedback. Oh well. I will plan to hit the next Friday one. I hope to see some of you there. Casey

Hi Casey...I haven't had surgery yet(Feb 5) so I don't know how you should be feeling but I want you to know you are an inspiration to me....Everyone on this forum who is trying to better their lives are inspirations to me...I've never had this much willpower or encouragement to want to lose weight and better myself....I thank you for that....I hope you start to feel better soon...You should be very proud of yourself and everytime you feel down look at something you wore before the surgery and hopefully that will cheer you up...Good Luck Helen

Yeah skinny minnie...slip right into ONE leg of your old jeans! I agree with Helen. Your success is exceptional. Now take some time and enjoy the new you! I think I see you as a RD! You'd make a great one! Chin up! Lauren Maybe I'll see you around Wed. I have my appts also. Dayna's is at 8:30 (I'll be half awake)...and Dr. C's at 3..something.

Hey Lauren, You know...the funny thing about that is...I did get into one leg of my pants, lol. When my in-laws visited last weekend I put on my jeans and was able to, isn't that weird?!?! I guess it just takes some getting used to. I am actually thinking seriously about counseling...do you think that I am over-reacting? Maybe it's just cause of my period, I do get a little wacky from it...been thinking about babies and silly things like that (we've decided one is enough, and I only think about more during PMS). Thanks for the advice on the chin, I'm glad you didn't say chin'S, lol. Casey Yes I think we will see eachother tomorrow! I see Dayna at 9am then Clough at 2:40. ;)

No, I don't think you are over-reacting. Counseling was suggested to me for after care...considering the changes that will happen. You do what you need to do for YOU! Just talking it out with someone may help. I think about a baby ....just about everyday(NOT a silly thought foe me).....but that's not happening now! We would def. be open to it in the future, if my health was good. I hope to see you for sure after my appt. with Dayna. I will bring you some scoops of vanilla, and chocolate unjury. Pay it forward......(did you see the movie?). It's the least I could do considering the clothing I got from you! See you tomorrow. bottoms up?!?! (j/k)

Hi Lauren, Thanks for the advice. I think I will make a point of going to the meetings on Fri and Wed next month. Dayna mentioned that the counselor from their office would be there to talk. So I might look into doing something with her. I know there were other post-ops who were interested in a meeting to specifically deal with post-op issues. I do enjoy the regular meetings but I guess at this point I don't really get much from it. Yikes, baby talk....get's me wishing for a girl. lol No way! hehe Great seeing you today and meeting the family. I'm sure to see you this afternoon. Thanks so much for the powders, I'll try em out. If they don't sit well maybe someone else would like them, I hear ya on the Pay it Forward. We are so into that. No prob on the clothes. Hope your hub likes em. Talk later, Casey

Listen to a mom who has 3 girls, the boy is EASIER.

Helen, Thank you for the kind words. It does help to know that I am helping you...in some way. Maybe I need to see a shrink? lol Casey