Namaste!

Sorry, it's been awhile since I've last posted. Been really busy with my summer class and getting ready for my new apartment (my first-ever own place!). Thanks to my summer class and it's fabulous professor, I've fallen in love with India and its very diverse culture (hence the "Namaste"). Right now I'm getting ready to the fall semester and moving into my new place.

So far I've lost 33 pounds and I've gone down two sizes. I'm very happy with my results. But I must express....there is a dark side.

I've been suffering from what's called "post bariatric surgery depression". I have days where I regret doing the surgery in the first place. As many people do, I am an emotional eater. Stressed, happy, sad, mad...you name it. Being an emotional eater is now impossible. My stomach is now about the size of your thumb. It can only hold about three to five ounces at a time. I can't emotional binge eat. That's not where the issue itself arises. No, it is now having to deal with the fact that I can't eat for comfort and that I have to find something else to do. It's very challenging.

I had no idea the emotional aspect of this surgery would take such a toll. I'm doing better now. I'm back on my old meds and I have my family, my friends and school to take my mind of things.

P.S. - Indian food is the BEST. Saag paneer=epicness.

Thanks for all the kind works of encouragement. Bless you all.

A.M.H.