Need HeLP falling off track

I posted in May about my getting off track and I appreciate all the comments and words of encouragement. I feel like I am loosing ground and need help fast. Here lies part of the problem with me. I am disabled and fight chronic pain, bad joints, just recent back surgery and impending knee replacement at some point, torn rotator cuff, depression (of course with all of this) and the list goes on. Not to mention caring for aging parents and a husband that has health issues too. With all that being said I realize I am turning to my Old Faithful friend ( enemy) FooD for comfort. Crackers are a big problem and now one REEses PB cup nightly . My diet is what I feel like eating...I continue to get in my protein, drink lots of water and drink decaf coffee using no sugar but, non dairy creamer I am cutting down on that as I know it dehydrates us... but,that is my drink comforter. My weight has only ( I can hear you saying ONLY!) risen 5 pounds but, that is just not good as I have not even reached my goal. I cannot exercise right now or haven't been able at all since day one due to all of my joint issues. I am hopeful though after recovery from my back surgery I can get in the water and start a program ASAP. I also prior to my back surgery they discovered my liver enzymes are elevated but, with abd sono and hepatitis testing all was negative. I go back in 6 weeks to be retested again...anyone experience this from WL surgery? Where should I begin? Any meal suggestions or plans? Website with menu plans would be helpful. I have no local support groups just this site and have not been on it in a quite awhile due to things getting in my way such as the reality of what path I am on. I have not worked this hard losing 100 pounds to go back I refuse but, how do I get my emotions in check and shake myself up to realize if I continue this path all could be lost or should i dare say gained. Sorry to sound like a whiner but, I do know I need support and help from those of you that may have been there or going through this yourselves. PLEase, Please help me to know where to start and pray that I will get back on track..My health is at stake and I do not want to waste this tool that I have been granted with...but, I must get my WILL back to change these habits... Thanks for listening... Karen

I'm certainly no expert but I'll try and offer a suggestion or two. My dr said most people who have surgery end up gaining weight because once they get skinny, they think they can eat whatever. Well you obviously have found out that isn't true if you're gaining weight. 5 lbs isn't much when you've lost 100, but maybe you just need to find some alternates to the crackers? I suggest beef jerky. Its what I graze on all day since its high in protein. And the PBcup...... I'm with ya hon. But instead of every day... maybe every other day? baby steps get you there faster....... big leaps make you trip and fall. MelT

Hon!! I cant help you on the food thing.. because I am right there with you on that. I too have all the joint, back, and knee pain. I just recently had my knee replacement replaced. I have had to back surgeries and suffered from back,hip, and leg pain , until iIhad lost about 60 pounds. I know how hard it is to do ANYTHING when it takes evry once of your strength, willpower, and inderance just to move. Are you doing any therapy for your back? If so ask the therapist if there is something you can do. My knee therapist said "Any movement is exercise" so any little thing you can do helps. When you are sitting in front of the tv.. lift your legs one at a time.. and hold them a few counts, swing them side to side, when standing at the sink.. swing your legs back and forth and side to side... wiggle your butt, and push away from the counter if your shoulder/back allows it.. walk your fingers down your sides...any little thing you can do. This comes from an "OLD WOMAN" who hates to do any exercise of any kind. Please keep your chin up.. and be sure to keep posting on here and the other boards. These people have all been so supportive and helpful to me. Good luck to you. As you heal you will be able to do more and more. Alice

Thank you so much at least I know that I am not alone in this. I think once I can get over this surgery and get back into aquatics maybe I can get my groove back on with my program. I have found some protein chips I am putting on the board you might find of interest...thanks again , kk