I had my surgery in November 2005

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Hi, my name is and I just joined the group today. I was so

excited to find a support group for WLS. I had my surgery on

November 15, 2005 and I'm down 70 pounds so far. I barely passed

the requirements for the sugery but due to my back, knee and other

health problems my insurance company approved it. I was 100 pounds

over weight and my BMI was 38. The first 50 pounds came off very

quickly but my weight loss has slowed down now.

I'm doing pretty good with the exercise but struggle to get my

protein in. I hate the shakes, trouble with milk. I am supposed to

increase my food in take to 5 oz. by May 15 which scares me. I've

been at 4 oz. for so long and my weight loss has slowed down so it

makes me nervous to increase my food in take, I'm afraid my weight

loss will slow even more.

I'm feeling pretty good for the most part but struggle with a bit of

depression which confuses me because I've felt better physically

than I have for a very long time and I look better too so you would

think I would be happy.

I appreciate any advise,