OOLALA53
I'm so sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. Did someone else help you learn to make a comment? On a thread, you actually DO want to hit reply. On someone's page, just use Leave Comment. Let me know if it works. 1570 days ago
SHESPEAKS
Thanks for your sweet comments on my page. I still struggle with protein even four years out from surgery. I rarely get my 60 g a day. I shoot for 135-195 carbs a day, but unless I'm having a really bad day I'm usually on the low side of that number, too. I am religious about my daily vitamins, calcium, D3 and monthly B12 shot though, so I don't seem to be any worse for the wear.
I can't even remember where I got the carb numbers, but I think I went to some website that evaluated my age, activity level etc and recommended that range for me. I turned 63 in March and while I'm far more active than I was before surgery, I don't work at a formal exercise routine.
In the first year or two after surgery I worried a lot about my failure to reach protein and fiber goals and felt guilty about exercise, but I gradually realized that I am far healthier than I was before and as long as my health holds steady and I feel good, I don't fret too much anymore. The one issue I've had since surgery is low blood sugar. Never had that problem before, but now I have to be careful about it.
Keep in touch and don't hesitate to ask questions either directly to me or in the monthly chat forum.
ISLANDSPUD
I was reading you post and it was like you were telling my story. I remember the times when I lost weight and people would tell me how good I looked and it was like something clicked in my head and said that's enough and then the weight would come back. I fully understand the feeling safe concept, all my life I have been overweight, the feelings of rejection from kids at school, feeling I wasn't worthy or too scared to try anything new because of my weight. I look back now and feel regret that I allowed myself to miss out on so much. I turned 40 last year and I don't want to miss out on any more of my life. Thank you so much for sharing your story, I never knew that there were others who felt that way. 2969 days ago
WANDAJ
I have been off spark people for a long time and am glad you are still here--I lived in New Mexico back when we were friends before. Glad to see you are off insulin that is my goal for 2013. 2975 days ago