Oh goodness where is everybody? Oh yeah, the holidays!, That'll do it. My mom really likes to celebrate Easter & Good Friday, lately I haven't gone pas****ching The 10 Commandments & eating some ham lol.

I really do like those cadbury eggs but decided not to buy any. Frankly I have enough candy & goodies in the house to send me into a diabetic coma! I'm one of those weird people that can buy some stuff, eat a little, then put it away, & then instead of just finishing it, find something else, buy it, eat a little, then put it away. So I have way too much stuff here. So I've been on a mission to finish up these protein bars that I've had longer than I can remember.

I actually thought about taking on that meat & critter challenge they got going on on the rny board. Don't think I'll make it though. Sheesh I bought enough for the apocalypse! Ooh I spelled it right! lol So in spite of my calories, carbs & protein skyrocketing to the stars I'm still pretty much in the same range I was last week. My stats so far:

High weight 366

Last week 179

This week 180

Next goal 150's & in the green of a healthy bmi. 

Congratulations on making the decision to have WLS!  I am about 5 years out, and have kept (most of) it off with a LOT of support and different tools.  I had the VSG and paid out of pocket, so I am not sure about the insurance portion of things.  

No matter how many stories I'd heard or how many people shared their journeys with me, I was still scared, and the encouragement helped make all the difference in the world. Fear of the unknown, fear of change, fear of failure, fear of loss of my relationship with food. It was a  relief to be able to come on here and know that I wasnt alone, and that other people had been where I was.  

If you can, start attending local WLS support groups now so you are not alone, use every resource that you have available - Feel the Fear and do it anyhow.  I dont know if you are like me - I dont like feeling vulnerable and exposed, but I needed this help and no one would know if I didnt step out.  I learned about  different tricks and tools, but also more about the psychological aspects and hormonal - things that could blindside you or derail you.   There are many people on here and in your area that are going through the same things that you are, and it really does make a difference.  

If you know that there are other issues that you need to look at, start looking at them and getting the help for them that you need now - a counselor, therapist, books, recordings, you tube - I've used them all lol!  I am an emotional eater and had to learn different methods to deal with whatever eating allowed me to ignore.  The weight loss may trigger other emotional things and if you have your supports and tools to help you in place, it will make it easier.   Good luck!

Hw 368

Lw 173.6

Tw 172

 Next goal  150

 For easter I'm going to my brother's house for the weekend. They have a easter egg hunt for the kids and dinner on saturday. Sunday we will go to church. With the candy I'll try moderation but have been out of control the last two days with jelly beans and cookies. Maybe I'll have to white knuckle it and do none. 

Another holiday is upon us, how are you going to handle the food/candy. Personally, I'm an in moderation person. But, I still track every bite and log it. We went to Hershey today and I did awesome. No candy for me. 

What are your Easter traditions if you celebrate? We do a huge string hunt on Easter morning. 

Let you know my stats Thursday.

I find that to be so true.