2 yrs already?

Just wanted to say hello to my fellow Marcher's and Happy Anniversary or Re-birthday to you all. I still remember like it was yesterday having WLS.....I'm grateful for having this surgery 2 yrs ago today and would do it again if it meant getting healthier by losing 100 lbs and managing my diabetes much better. However, I felt the first year was easy for the most part.... quick weight loss, now I feel the 2nd year has been more of an emotional "head-game" type of year and I need help!! I have re-gained 12-15 lbs, depending on the day, but knew going in that it was common, but I still continue to beat myself up.....or self-sabatoge my diet....why??? I certainly don't want to be where I was before and have been fortunate that I had no complications thru WLS that I don't want to screw it up. I know I need to go back to basics, water, protein and more excercise...now how do I follow my own advice? Thats the problem. Anyone else?? Hope you are all doing well and continued success....I check in every once in awhile, but will try my best to do it more often. Wendy 278/190/150-----ah seems like dream not a goal anymore

HI Wendy Thanks for your update & hope you don't stay a stranger.We are all right there with you with dealing with theBeing harder now to keep that weight from bouncing back. We were warned, at least I was by my Doc. He told us from the beginning that if we did not learn new behaviors during that honeymoon period, we would regret it later. Guess what, I don't regret it, but it sure is work now. It always sounds good what we no we should do, but, like you said its doing it that is the hard part. We kick everyone around here, so don't hide too long!! (but it's in friendship) Marilyn, the Bearlady

Hi Wendy, you've done a great job and you look wonderful. Goal, dream, either way it's attainable and you'll do it in your own time. Yes, I agree, this second year has been, for me, about learning to live with food in a healthy, reasonable way and that's all about my head. No matter what, this will continue to be an unfolding journey with many ups and downs and we're all here for each other as we walk our own paths. Please stay in touch. All the best, Maureen

thank you! I will do my best to check in more often......Happy Spring! Wendy