Maybe turned a corner?
During my first 11 weeks after surgery, there was very little I could eat. It seemed like I reacted to many things, no matter how hard I concentrated on chewing and eating slowly, and not over-eating. I still 'tossed the cookies' 5 or more times a week. I was sad because I thought maybe this was the way my life would be from now on.
Now in the last week, I've found I can eat almost anything, still in small portions, still chewing well. I've not lost my cookies at all! Of course loud bells have gone off in my head because now I know I am in control, which if I remember right, got me at 300+ pounds! I'm grateful to have more variety, but scared to death I will make the wrong choices. I now see the first 11 weeks may not have been such a bad thing.
Lord, grant me the wisdom to make the right choices!
Just realizing that the possibility exists for making wrong choices will hopefully help you to not make those wrong choices. Kind of like the alcoholic who finally admits they have a problem. It will help make you more aware of what you're eating. I find it really helps to journal my food and keep track of everything I eat. If I don't, I end up eating little bits of garbage here and there that add up to alot (much like Buffy's "little bites" post). It's a good thing that you're not sick anymore, because being sick absolutely sucks lol. You're going to do great, girl, we're all behind ya on this! (hugs)
Donna
Oh Kim that is wonderful! I'm so happy that you were able to go all week without throwing up. That's not a fun feeling to have to deal with SO often. You're going to do fine....you ARE in control. Not like before, you have a MUCH smaller stomach and you know what it's like to throw things up. You're going to make the right choices so you don't chance throwing up again. It's in the forefront of your mind.
Pam 
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