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I am so releived to hear that we all are dealing with the same issues with going backto old habits. I too have not been posting on the boards, I can eat just about everything without dumping. The fried foods, sugar, breads, cookies, everything!!!!! I too show how distracted I am, I don't even know exactly how much weight I have lossed. About 100 and something. How can I take all of this for granted. I too have had major life changes since my surgery, leaving my fiance and calling off the wedding for one. I am doing a lot of emotional eating. My mind says, ok tracey, what the hell are you doing. You are eating too much. Youare not supposed to eat that!!!!!! I continue to lose, but I know that one day, the magic tool will be over and if I don't get on top of my eating habits, I too can be like all of the other people who have gained all of thier weight back. I even rescheduled my 6 month appointment twice. It was supposed to be in October and I am just going in on Tuesday. Have I lost my mind!!!!!! Maybe it is something that we go through at 9 months. Maybe this is all part of the process. I would hate to see any of us April losers (or any other month) go back to the gaining side because we have taken this gift for granted. I am just glad to know that I am not alone in this part of our journey. Tracey

Tracey, You are totally not alone in your feelings - I am right there with you, side-by-side in what you are going through. I feel exactly like you do. I wish I could offer constructive and uplifting feedback but simply cannot because we are in the same boat. All I can say is that we need to take things one hour at a time and try to stay focused on the prize here. I am going to drop by the bookstore after work and look for some uplifting motivating reading material. If I can get my hands on something that truly helps, I will recommend it to you. Love & light, Susan

Tracey, My weight loss group had suggested a book called Mindless Eating by Brian Wansink PHD. I haven't read it yet but it sounds like something that could help. I think you can buy it on Amazon.com. Jan

Thanks you guys for the feedback. I think I will get that book. Maybe a few of us can read it and start an online "book club" or something. Have a Great Weekend!!!!!

There is also a book called, "Am I Hungry" that our support group used for pre-op counseling. shana