Does anyone else only have a few moments to get to the bathroom once the urge hits? I only have this problem with a bowel movement. It doesn't seem to be the time of day, the food I eat, or anything else, except I only have about 3-5 minutes to get to the bathroom regardless of the consistency (sorry to be so graphic). I am going back to work (as a teacher) and I am a little worried that the moment will strike and I will only have a few minutes to get to the bathroom, which I can't do with kids in the class. I don't take in any extra fiber, obviously I don't need any. Does anyone else have this problem? Any suggestions? I was also having a problem with diarrhea and finally figured I had become lactose intollerant and stay away from most dairy or take a "milk" pill when I do eat something with dairy. That seems to have taken care of most of the diarrhea problems. Any experience, or help would be appreciated. Thanks!

thanks for taking the time to reply dorthe! i know those carbs are evil and the sf sweets are too!! but i'm trying to get control again....i am very thankful that i didn't lose control of my exercise route. i have stepped it up a bit and added a couple extra miles a day to try and get the weight to drop a bit.

i remember before surgery i ate anything and everything. i was big into chocolate, pretzels, and popcorn. and lots of fast food!! i just recently discovered pizza again and that's killing me!! it's so good but i need to go back to my homemade pizzas with the low carb tortilla crust! i crave sweets a lot now too but it's not as much the chocolate as it is like sf banana nut bread or sf cookies...my latest is banana nut or caramel apple wheat pancakes...they are sinful! i threw all the stuff out i need to make them yesterday...i had my last meal of pancakes last night and cut myself off!! i started having a craving today and i decided to do a quick one mile walk video and chewed some gum...now i think i'm going to have some crystal light and watch my soap...that'll keep my mind off things...i hope!!

thanks hon!!! i'm glad i to know i'm not alone and can decarb myself before i gain too much weight back...i swear i never really thought i'd fall into the trap but i guess that's what i get for treating myself..the treats became more frequent.

Dorthe, happy belated anniversary! Keep fighting the good fight, I'm sure it gets discouraging working hard to lose but remember where you started and how far you've come......you are a success. Hugs, Dana