Hello ladies and fellow "losers".  Gosh it has been almost 2 years that I had GSleeve surgery.  At first, I lost 47lbs.  My goal was to lose 80 lbs. My insurance had an exclusion so this was paid out of my pocket.  True, I have had alot happening since the surgery.  My mother passed away and she was my rock.  I have SADS so winter months is deression city.  My spouse is still supportive to a degree.

I think I fell off the wagon.  I gained 9 lbs back and recently another 5lbs.  For the life of me, other than not having a regular exercise program, I do not understand what is going on with my body. I have awful gas pains and pressure on my bladder.  Drink whatever most of the day.  Yogurt is my favorite food.  I use it for smoothies - gladiator powder.  Sugar free and fat free are my friends.  So what gives.

Today I have vowed to start documenting what I put in my mouth.  I do have thryoid problems and high blood pressure still.  I think the diabetes has also returned.  I have blood work scheduled for next week.

Two things that I did was diet coke...carbonation bad for you.  And the biggy is not exercising like I should.  I will be 58 yrs old in September and I sure need to get back on track.  Still shaped like an apple.

I really need some support.  This group has been fantastic but my work is irregular and it is hard for me to make meetings.  I need an exercise Buddy who likes to swim, I have a pool.  I am limited as I broke my ankle in 2006 and having difficulty putting weight on the leg and foot.  Hopefully after the 17th of July, that will change.  Scheduled to have the hardware removed.

Please give me some pointers to get back on track.  Can someone tell me about the new endoscopic procedure and the cost of it.  Has anyone had it done?

Linda