Hi, Brandy! Thanks for responding to my post. It has been really been discouraging watching myself make poor food choices over these past few days. And, it feels just like that...that I'm watching this other person eating and not doing anything to help her stop!!! Weird, huh? Talking about it here has helped me and I've gotten some good support. Knowing I'm not the only one going through this helps too. I hope we can get back on track soon! Keep in touch and thanks, Jean

Oh Jean, don't be so hard on yourself. This is the hard part of the year. Remember, you are NOT a failure. Look how far you have came already. Hang in there. You just need to find some other snack foods instead of the candies, chocalate covered pretzels, and cinnamon bagels. Find a piece of fruit or protein drink, protein bar, or something with protein to make you fuller. The sweets are Empty calories and we don't need them. I am like that to, I don't dump on candies or chocolate, but I'll eat a bite or a small reese cup once a week for a little treat. We're not perfect. There will always be a part of us that wants the "fatty" or "not-so-good" foods. Just work on the calorie intake and the water. At first, I wasn't getting in all my water, I had 4 urinary tract infections in 2 months. The DR said it was from me not drinking enough to flush out all the bacteria and I was also dehydrated. I was miserable. So, I have learned to get my water in now. I make it my top priority. You are going to come out of this a winner, a successful winner that is. YOU ARE NOT A FAILURE AND YOU ARE NOT GOING TO FAIL THIS TIME. Just remember that. I hope things get better for you. Remember to take it one day at a time. ((((((HUGS)))))) Tiffany

Hi, everyone! HELP! I am really struggling to keep my calories down these days. Yeah, it's the holiday season but since I haven't had any "dumping" after having candy, choc covered pretzels, cinnamon bagel, etc., I seem to have lost the control I have been so proud of! I'm having cravings for that stuff where I never did before (after WLS, that is!). One problem is that I'm not getting in my protein like before. So, even if that means protein bars, I have to make it a priority. I'm not drinking all the water that I should either. Guess I know what to do, just like every other time I've tried to loose weight! Failure after failure! I don't want to fail again! Guess I'm just looking for a kick in the butt from you all! Sorry about the rambling...Jean

Hi there!! Consult: 243 DOS: 237 Yesterday: 176 Loss since surgery: 61 Total including preop 67. Fitting well in size 10 pants and 18/20 shirts...yeah!

Very nice Brandy. Heidi