I live in Kingston Azzy, you must visit Jamaica soon for a vacation.

Hi Rad, Azzy, Chloe, Kiszes! It's good to see some life again in this thread. Denise

Chloe, thank you for the kind words.

The surgery was painful, but it's definitely been worth it already. Before, I passed about 60-75% of the time, but now it's 100%. My clothes look right, and I feel normal again for the first time since I was about eight and started to hit puberty. The surgery pain is diminishing and all of the emotional pain I've been carrying around by being in a body that was wrong and getting called by the wrong pronouns is evaporating. The boost to my self-esteem has been - profound.

Now I just need to get in shape.

Azzy and Kizses, I live in a primarily Jamaican neighborhood in the Bronx, mixed with a smaller amount of Puerto Ricans (my wife is PR), and assorted other places in the Caribbean - plus me, the white mutt.

Hope everyone had a good weekend. I hung out a little too much on Saturday. Drinks (low-carb of course), etc. But I'll be paying for it at the gym this week. It sure was fun

Rad-I grew up in Brooklyn and I have family in the Bronx. I definitely miss my fellow Jamaicans. I hardly meet any here in Rochester.

Kiszes-I might take a trip this summer...who knows. what is the atmosphere like for lbgt people now. Is it different towards lesbians? Just curious...

Well, it's been a week since DH's Lap Band surgery. He's already down an inch at the chest, 2" around the stomach and 1 1/2" from the waist! I'm definitely going to have it later this year.

On another note, hello and welcome to all the new folks! Thanks for helping keep this thread alive!!

I screwed up today, now I am going to have to start all over tomorrow.

I was in a depressing mood, so I dive into 2 Jumbo Hot Dogs, 2 donuts, and a medium soda. Ohh how I just want to die after.

Hang in there Kiszes - I'm pulling for you! God knows, we've all been there...

McDad,

There seems to be no hope.

I feel like I need a straight jacket and checking into rehab.

There's always hope sweetie. Hang in there. We're here for you! Denise

Hang myself is more like it.

Lawd I must be the weakest one here.

No, we have all been there or we wouldn't be here. It will get better. Please don't beat yourself up...
Wish I could help.

Kiszes, we are here for support. I'm glad you have made a commitment to stick with it. It's difficult because it is a lifestyle change. Just remember, no one is perfect. Take one day at a time and don't be TOO hard on yourself. If you have a bad day, it's ok. In my experience, the first 4 weeks are the hardest but the cravings will pass. I'm a results-oriented person...so I understand your frustration but the weight WILL come off in time. Just remember to tell yourself that you can do it and you WILL.

Hello...anyone home? How's everyone doing?

Edited for accidental double-posting.