Wow, Wendy~ I could have written this post. I'm dealing with EXACTLY the same thing. I ate pretty much what I wanted, in small quantities, of course and didn't gain anything through Christmas. But last week, I put on 3 lbs.!!! Soooo frustrating. I've had an inner ear issue which has made me extraordinarily dizzy for the last week and a half, so I haven't exercised at all. There's a small possibility of being pregnant, so I can't take the Sudafed that the doctor wanted me to take to open the tube in my ear. Thus, I put lbs. on. You're in a better place than I am, currently, because I can't bring myself to throw out all of the leftover goodies. I keep telling myself that I'm just using up the extras from Christmas, which is true. But, I don't seem to be able to control myself very well. Let's just keep trying, our mantra shall be NEVER Give Up!! Blessings to you as you get ready for your tummy tuck. Hugs, Kerri

Wendy, you're so right! I wish the surgeon could have put in a chip in my brain, not to eat! We just have to take it day by day and of course, come here for support. We've come too far to go back to our old lifestyle. The scary thing is that it is so easy to start the bad food habits again. It's like my old self is trying to come out and stay out and take over me again. I know this sounds wierd! It's like we have two personalities and it's a battle of the strongest! I'm so glad that I have my support meeting tonight. I haven't seen my fellow post-ops since October. I do agree with you about the fruits and veggies. They are way better than the high calorie stuff. I have to tell you that I had eaten a lot of high calorie stuff, like ice cream, donuts, hot cheetos, breads,candy, etc. I also ate and drank at the same time. I hate myself for doing these things. I saw myself getting out of control and it scares the heck out of me. Knowing that I am capable of this behavior is devastating to me. My old self is trying to come out for good. I can't let that happen and I won't. I just couldn't believe how much (volume) food I could eat. I was eating at all hours even at night. Now that behavior is so bizarre. I can say that I have gotten that under control since Monday. I am staying away from all breads, etc. for a while. Protein, veggies and fruit for me. No snacking either. OK, that's my confession. It felt good to write it here for me and everyone to see. I join everyone here, needing support from everyone else. Love, Lucy

I couldn't find it on your site, but that is not unusual for me. I can never see the pics on the old profiles. I always get the new ones, but the old ones float around in cyberspace for me! I bet you are beautiful! You can email them to me if you want to and I will give you my vote though! [email protected] Wendy

Hi everyone! I finally got the scanner to work. Check out my new pics on the Photo icon under Lucy M Let me know which one you think is the best one to add as my primary picture on this website! Thanks. Lucy

Well I have to tell you all that this week was a wake up call for me! While I was on my trip I decided that I would eat whatever I wanted, thinking that like usual, I would not gain any weight! Well I came home weighing 202 that night! I was down to 194 just a couple of weeks ago! I am sure at least 5 lbs of that was water weight, but it all wasn't! I am now with diligence after a couple of days and really watching my salt intake, back down to 196, but what a scary moment. But also it was a revelation to me that we are not invulnerable to weight gain after wls. I was starting to feel like superwoman, eat a donut who cares? But after this weekend that has all changed. I took a garbage bag out and threw away almost every thing in this house that was crap and went to the store and bought good healthy foods. I am NEVER going to be fat again! I am having my tummy tuck and buttocks lift in just a couple of weeks and do NOT want to stretch all back out again either! So I had to tell anyone who is feeling like straying from the wls way of life, to not go that way! It is very scary waters! Wendy