'morning....tired of grey rainy days, enough already! Hard to get motivated when it's like this outside.

QOTD: Tonight is a surprise 50th Birthday Party for my brother and sister (twins). First we will go to Wing Night at the Legion and then to party - that's the ruse to get them to our friends house, they live real close to the legion. No plans other than that.

B - turkey kielbasa sandwich

S - 1/2 protein bar

L - rotisserie chicken with cucumber and red pepper sticks

S - ??

D - wings (I like to make my own wing sauce with Franks and Butter but I can't sauce them all because nobody else likes it and I can only eat like 3 or 4 depending on their size)

then PARTY!!

I've been dealing with a similar situation since 9 months post op (December 2017) I've been in & out of the ER multiple times. My pain is located in my upper right abdomen and the pain shoots into my back. At times I can manage the pain with a T3 & a gravol, but have to go to the ER when the pain is so bad I can't keep any pain meds down. I've had 5 ultrasounds/ nuclear biliary scan and this week I had a CT, all with 0 findings. I go next Tuesday for exploratory surgery to figure out what's going on. My first few visits the ER doctor said it was classic gall bladder pain, but with each ultrasound & bloodwork showed no signs of stones or disease. After a year or so I decided to contact my bariatric surgeon to see if he could help me. He's been amazing & has taken my pain seriously. I hope he finds the cause of my pain.

I hope you get some answers, maybe skip your family doctor & see if you can see your bariatric surgeon. Wishing you the best, Sonja

My suggestions would be to make yourself accountable, track and plan your food, set yourself a regain limit. Maintenance is hard and a daily struggle. Remember where you were when you started this journey and promise yourself you will not give in and undo all of your hard fought accomplishments.

Had my 6 month appointment - seems I'm doing well according to their expectations - down 90 pounds and staying on track. Still struggling to meet my protein goal without resorting to protein shake/bar - maybe small goal of trying to only need 1/2 of either and then get to none...we will see (I just hate reading the ingredients on these things!); I just can't make everything I eat a protein choice,not willing to give up some fruit or carb. Maybe I'll try every other day carb free or something like that...ideas?

Question - what recipe do you use for Cabbage Roll Soup? I love cabbage rolls (indulged in 2 over Easter Weekend as I'm 1/2 Ukrainian)

My food for today:

B: PC Protein pancakes with sugar free jam

S: sugar free yogurt

L: coleslaw with 1/2 cup diced roast chicken & small orange

S: sugar free pudding

D: 1/2 Protein wrap with 1/2 cup diced roast chicken/mayo/lettuce

S: Protein Shake

Enjoyed 3 walks today - goal to use my 1/2 lunch as a walking break and then can eat as I work - since I still take 1/2 hour to eat a meal.

Anyhow, feel positive and optimistic I will meet my goal weight by 1 year mark!

Sunny

• I do have my gall bladder yes