I am so proud of myself...(long post, sorry)
On Friday June 9(my 13 month surgiversary) I reached a new low of 144.7. I was so happy! BTW, my goal was 150 but currently seeking 140 and Im done I swear! Well that friday I had a bad day, I had a blowout and was stranded in 90 degree weather with my 2yr old son for about an hour until I could reach my husband to come and get us. Ended up costing me way too much unexpected money to get 2 new ones(another tire was showing wire). Then on Saturday the next day I so brilliantly locked myself and son out of the car and the house. We again sat on the front porch for about 2 hours when a neighbor finally arrived so I could use their phone to call my mother in law to come get us. Theres no way I could call my husband to come get us a second day in a row. Needless to say I ate under all the stress. Then once I got started I could not stop. 2 days turned into 7. I hadnt weighed all week out of fear. I knew I had been eating out of control and each day I kept telling myself Ill do better tomorrow and then weigh. Well this past Friday I had to weigh. I just had to know. Well Im living proof that this surgery is in fact a tool, trust me you can put the weight back on! I gained 5.9 pounds in 7 days. That right there was all it took to get me back on track. It was the week before my period but come on now, I had to be honest with myself.
Well starting this past Friday I put the metal to the pedal. I cut caloies down to 1200, drank 128oz of water and walked 3 miles each day. I made sure I got in at least 100g of protein also. I weighed this morning and Ive lost 6.1. I am now 144.5.
But then.... I was so happy and relieved that my idiot brain thought well now we dont have to be so strict and after lunch todday I was in the kitchen looking for something, well something that I wasnt suppose to have. Well Im proud of myself again. I decided to fix a pot of coffee(since surgery I cant get enough of the stuff) I figured the skim milk in about 3-4 cups of coffee is better than well anything else I would have selected. It takes me a long time to drink it because I have to wait for it to cool. Then when hubby gets home Im going to go walk those 3 miles.
sorry for the long post but I wanted to share my happiness with you guys,
Candy
Candy, you did a great job of regrouping, getting refocused and getting right back on track! 
Good for you Candy! I have just had the same experience. I was on vacation for 8 days. I managed to gain 4 lbs. I cracked down on myself and was down 5 lbs this morning. I really had thought I did relatively well on my vacation with my eating...boy, our bodies are not going to let us get away with anything...we have to stay this diligent for the rest of our lives. Again, my favorite saying is "Weight Loss Surgery Is Not A Get Out of Diet And Exercise Jail Free Card."
Hugs,
Lori
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on 6/19/06 12:43 pm - southern states
on 6/19/06 12:43 pm - southern states
Glad things took a turn for the better Candy, Bet most of us have been struggling with the same issues, I know I have. I like the idea about the coffee. I almost made a pot this evening to stave off the desire to munch. I'll have to try that next time cuz it doesn't keep me up if I drink it late in the day or at night. Best wishes, Mary
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