Am I the only one?

Mayers I need some kind of re-assurance here! In the past couple of weeks I've felt so hungry all of the sudden! I feel like I could eat all day long at times. Usually this only hits late in the afternoon but holy crap, talk about hunger with a vengeance. I've also been craving salt like there's no tomorrow. How odd. For the first time since surgery I'm finding myself really needing to keep myself super distracted and it isn't working all that great right now.

Hi Chantal, I feel the same way....I was doing great and then Thanksgiving week, I started being hungry all the time and eating more then I think I should be able to. My daughter had goodies in her house and I tested the waters and didn't get sick and I am so mad at myself. I am back on some kind of routine again but I am craving the old crap that I ate before and I hate it. I know we have to use our surgery as a tool and have some self control, but I am feeling very weak right now. I didn't gain, but I am totally at a standstill and I still need to lose more. It's good to know that I am not alone. Maybe it's a phase we are going through. I am curious to see if any other Mayers are going through the same thing. It is really upsetting me because I thought we would get sick if we ate the wrong things and I didn't get sick. Let's just start over.....and stick to the good stuff. If we do it together, it will be easier. Hugs, Esther

I'm right there with you! I might not be *hungry* but boy am I having cravings. I'm also finding I can eat more which scares the poo out of me. Since I'm home and have protein mix (yippee!), I'm back to two shakes a day then a meal and two small snacks. I have to get back on track or I'm in trouble. Hopefully starting at the gym tomorrow will be a big help for me. Just try to keep a bottle of water with you at all times. Sip, sip, sip and hopefully the hungry feeling will subside. * Cyndi *

OMG thank you, thank you, Thank you for posting this because I have SOOOO felt out of control. I am really trying to watch what I"m eating and how much. I'm trying to keep myself busy (not working so well) I feel like this is it. I have been at the same weight for a few weeks now and I'm freaking out. What am I doing so wrong. I have written post and not posted then because I thought for sure I was alone. Everyday I wonder if "this is it" or "I'm going to fail" I think I'm eating to much but really my eating hasn't changed that much. What are we going to do?? Is there a "6 month wall" ?? I don't know anyone else who had surgery before so I can't ask anyone and in my support group last time everyone but 2 were post op so I couldn't really ask questions. I need help, I'm going to scream!! ok enough whining from me...I'm so glad I"m not alone in this and I am really open to suggestions. Hugs guys, Rebecca

Me tooo!!! It comes and goes though. Some days I want to eat anything and everything around............good for me...bad for me...doesn't matter. Other days...I don't want to eat (or drink) anything at all and I have to force myself. Lately it seems like I'm having more days where I'm having to fight the cravings. It sucks! I'm still losing...I've lost 9 lbs in the last 2 weeks...which isn't bad--but its not great either. I've still got a LONGGGGGG way to go....still have 98 lbs to get to my goal of 150. I'm not skinny like you 3...lol. Just kidding! You all are doing SO well though. Keep it up. Courtney

Courtney, Well you are not the slowest LOL I am still saying you will pass me up. My goal too is 150 and I have 80 more to go so I am right there with you!!! Thing to remember is we have made it passed the half way mark! And when I realize that at the 6 month mark I have passed the half way point.....then it does not seem so much like the glass if half full...more half empty!!! Some days I so wi**** would go faster though! LOL! I too have those craving days and then days of just not wanting anything. I have been in a rut lately eating the same things as it takes less effort then finding something to eat. And then I am just bored with food and reach for things I shouldn't. Tonight will be interesting as our Holiday Party for work is a dinner and when I go to these functions I feel so watched. Since the hospital is following my weight loss (with the posters and the magazine coming out) I feel like I am being watched at company functions. I am sure it is all in my head, but if my Surgeon is there I will be nervous LOL! So I do not worry about eating the wrong things as I will be too worried someone might see. Nothing like peer pressure to keep you in line LOL! Donna

Its so nice to see that Im not the only one feeling this way. I guess this must be normal @ 6 months out?? It is a scarey feeling though when you realize you just ate more then you have been able to in months. I actually felt guilty until my Husband pointed out the fact it was still 4 times less then what I could have ate pre surgery. That made me feel better. Hope that comforts you all too !

You are not the only one and your post is right on target. I just try to keep my spices in check so not over do it but to satisfy the salt drive. It is reassuring to know I am not alone. maxine

WOW!! I have been feeling the EXACT same way. I've been feeling like I'm out of control, and I really need to get a grip. Its scary, I'm so afraid to fail at this, it feels so good to know that I'm not alone, maybe its a 6mo. thing. This is where we've failed before dieting, you know when you lose some weight, then you give in to the cravings, and figure what the heck, you've messed up now, so you might as well continue messing up. Well we're all done with that horrible cycle, we're going to take control, and continue to work this wonderful tool have a wonderful day!! Donya

Donya, Your very right, I'm sure we have hit that wall when we all fail our previous diets. The truth is this is not those other diets..This is for life, We do have control! nows the time to make the right choices and not beat our selfs up when we make a bad one, this is for life and no one is perfect all the time and we need to cut our selfs a little slack. Have a little faith in this tool and ourselfs... Thank you for bring my spirits up and helping me see that I do have control over myself! Hugs to all!! Rebecca