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In a message dated 11/14/2003 8:02:08 AM Central Standard Time,

wlslori@... writes:

" progress, not perfection " ...

Lori H. I liked this statement. We are all a work in progress.

Wolfie

Leeds, Alabama

" Keep It Real & Off the Top "

Lap Rny & Choly

Dr. Lee Schmitt

Medical Center East

August 27,2003

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1st, it's doubtful that any of us have been 100% compliant w/ the " menu " . i

(we) are all too human. no point in beating yourself up or

to feel ashamed. you're 3 weeks out, right? you know that saying " progress,

not perfection " ... hang in there. you're reaching out &

not isolating, that's a great step in the right direction.

lori h.

> I have a serious question to ask. Is there anyone that has not stuck to the

diet that was given by the doctor. All the posts seem to

be from people that are doing exactly what they should be doing. I feel like if

I didn't have this eating problem, I would never have had

the surgery.

>

> I will write this although it makes me uncomfortable, as I am being honest and

I am ashamed. Since leaving the hospital I have been

hungry. I stuck to the diet for the two weeks. Then, once I was allowed to try

other foods, I have done just that. I feel like there isn't

anything that makes me sick. I almost wanted to know how it would feel to eat

something and have to void it because it didn 't agree

with me. I know that I am supposed to stay away from carbs and sugar, but the

little I have stays down. I truly thought that I would do

what I was instructed because of the end result if I didn't. Not me, I push my

luck.

>

> What the hell is wrong with me. I feel like I can't even do this right. 3

weeks yesterday. I feel like I shouldn't be able to eat the foods

I am eating. Yes it is much less, but still....how is this possible???? Just as

an end note, I am also scared that I may hurt myself, but

it will just take a while.

>

> Feeling ashamed and defeated.

>

> me