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I had lost a total of 170 lbs getting down to 170 in Sept. of this year, but I was hospitalized for being overdosed on my bipolar meds and have had many  many problems since this past summer.  I currently am doing much better, until recently actually, when I have been having a lot of stomach pains.

Right now I am at 180 lbs and totally fine with that.  I am having a lot of anxiety issues again, also, as well as trying to stay stable with my bipolar.  Overall, my mental health is stable and I am feeling great emotionally.

Physically, I have been having horrid stomach pains and am hoping to find some answers on the boards.  

I never in a million years thought I would get down to a size 12/14, but I am!  I am fine with the weight I am at, and just really need to tone some extra skin.  I am hoping to be able to get a super recent pic on here of me at 170 lbs.  I was probably about 200 in current avatar.

I am looking forward to getting back on the  boards.  I am more than two years out now and really need the support.  

We just got a treadmill and I am totally excited about it.  I can now jog!!!  It is great!!!!!

Great to be back...

I don't have a lot of time right now, but I am on vacation and wanted to update!

I still am at 200 lbs, but I am okay with that!  I am now a 14/16 and am so thrilled! I was a 34 at my heaviest.

I am loving  being thin and having energy to do things.  But I think I mentioned somewhere earlier that I have been really struggling with my mental health - Bipolar and Depression due to meds not absoribing right.  It feels that that is FINALLY getting more under control.  

Also the problem of not sleeping at night, sometimes going a week with no sleep...  That is getting better, too, mainly due to the fact I have cut way down on caffeine.  I still go thru phases.

I do not really watch out on what I eat, just smaller portions of everything.  I have been very active, going to the gym 3-4 days a week and just really getting in physical activity wherever I can.

I cannot believe how easy it is to get up and move around and have stamina to do things I never thought possible! Right now we are on our way to Florida in our 5th wheel and I can't wait to get to the state park we are staying at to go hiking and other fun things!  I love to do outdoor things now, instead of just watching TV and laptopping!!!  LOL

I am going to run for now, but just wanted to throw this post out into the wide open to see if I can get any responses.

I also am going to look for some support on the boards as far as mental health issues to see if anyone else struggles and how they cope.

I know they tell you before surgery that losing the weight isn't going to "fix" other things that are wrong and that is so true. I still see that 340 lb person when I look in the mirror.  Very odd, huh? *sigh*

Well, I am 10 months out today!!! I am down 140 lbs. I went from 340 down to exactly 200. I haven't lost much in the last few months, but I am okay with that. I do, however, have to start exercising. I have been very very active, but no intentional exercise, and I know I have been eating too much of the wrong stuff and not taking my vitamins/etc. like I should. I can really tell I am tired, too.

And I have been drinking TONS of caffeine. I am so addicted. But I figure I can't do it all exactly right all the time!!! LOL My dietician, Kelsey, told me it isn't the worst thing in the world to have a diet soda every day. If she only knew.....

I did lose a ton of hair so I cut it really short and I love it! I have to get my daughter to take some current pics of me tomorrow so I can get one on here.

I am going to post separately about going to Valley Fair tomorrow and going on rides. It has been SEVEN YEARS since I fit on the rides!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CAN'T WAIT!

I am now down 118 lbs, which is great, but I am struggling horribly with my Bipolar 2.  I am so wishing I would not have thought I could get off my meds.  I am paying dearly and am having a horrible time.

Also, eating is so not fun.  I am not able to eat almost anything without getting sick.  My hair is falling out so bad now and I look in the mirror and see my "skin" and am totally grossed out.

Don't get me wrong - I am so glad I had the surgery, just going thru a really rough time.  I would tell anyone not to mess with your medications thinking you don't need them, especially when it comes to mental health.  I am trying to get stabilized like I was before surgery.  It has been a very rough several weeks and I am struggling.

I am now 5 months post-op and I know things will get better.  I just keep waiting, and waiting for my wig to arrive in the mail.  I had to get one as my hair is sooooooooo falling out.

I just got a reminder to update on here, so hopefully I am putting this in the right spot.

I am two months post-op as of yesterday and down 75 pounds.  I feel wonderful.

I had immediate improvements in my health.  I am feeling so fantastic!  And I am off most of my mood swing meds and anti-anxiety/depressants.  I am happy all the time, have lots of energy, laugh all the time...even my kids keep telling me how much I have changed.

The month of liquid diet was hard, and then it was even harder to try to get used to eating foods and finding out what sets best and getting in all the protein, etc.  But now I feel so in control and things are going well.  I am staying active, well-hydrated and not too much hair loss. 

I guess that is all I have time for right now.  I need to have my daughter take a couple pics of me so I can update that.  I have gone from 340 down to 265.  From a 5X/ 30/32 down to a 22 and in some cases XL!  I feel wonderful!!!!!!!  This is the best thing I have ever done and I am so happy that I did it while my babies are still somewhat young.  5,7,9 1/2, and 12.  They have a new mommy and my hubby has his old wife  back!  I am so excited to get to my goal, staying active and happy the whole way!!!!!!

The greatest thing I have learned is that following the rules and guidelines does really work!  Sure, I have started drinking a Coke Zero here and there, but I make up for it with lots of extra water and don't overdo.  I am careful about sugars and things that could make me sick.  I make sure I take my vitamins and iron, gotta get better with my calcium.  But I will do it.  I am so proud of myself and thankful for all the support of my family and loved ones.  I hope you are all doing great, too!

Hopefully I can figure out eventually how to get one of those neat weight meters on here!!!