Some random thoughts

I've lost 80 lbs.  Where did they go?   The clothing size is different, but the body looks the same in the mirror.

I feel so much better and I have so much more energy.  I wish I could get into the habit of exercising regularily.  Is this the thing that could cause me to fil?

I eat too much sometimes.  I'm sure it is far more than a cup.  Maybe a cup and a half.  Is that too much for being 4 1/2 months out?

I have a new-found confidence in myself and my abilities, but my relationships are changing; sometimes not for the better.   I find myself reaching out to people in a way I wouldn't do 80lbs ago, but those closest to me are having to adjust to some new behaviors on my part.  I no longer let people use me as a doormat.  I speak up for myself much more readily.  And I hardly hesitate to speak my mind about things I used to keep to myself. 

I have discovered that I do not want negative people in my life, and if that includes my relatives, then so be it.  I need to have supportive people around me for my own piece of mind and well being.

I miss sandwiches.  So easy and convenient. 
 

http://www.renewedreflections.com/gastric-bypass-information /gastric-bypass-pouch-rules/

I understand you..
It is like you read my mine this morning.. I mean I have lost over 100lbs but I still see the women in the mirror weighting 380lbs..  I thought at one point I was going loony but my NUT stated that it's a mine thing it takes time for us to see the loss.. I mean family & friends say lately I been very mean too them .. I don't think I have it's just prior to surgery I would have let you run slap over me and cried in silence instead of telling them that they cannot rule my life.. I think for the most part along with losing the weight.. i felt that at 380lbs I had self confidence but actually i didn't.. because a lot of the decisions I made were because I was not self assured enough to say "that's not right".. now I have gain my self assurance that you can no longer judge me cause of my weight, I make better decisions, and people in my life better get use to the new LISA.. sometimes we loss friends *****ally weren't our friends in the beginning.. I mean the old Lisa use to be scared of change.. that no longer exits.. but on the part of the 1cup 1/2 I read this article on the web.. you are on target for eating, but you are right you don't want to go over a 1 1/2.. i don't think we are capable.. IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN.. BARF CITY!!! I have attached the link at the TOP..
Peace & LUV!!

Lisa,  Thank you so much for the link.  That is a great article for me to read right now!  And it's really nice to know that I'm not having these thoughts by myself!  This is fun, eh?

Hey we are never alone..
GOOD THOUGHTS!!

Hello there....

I certainly hear where your coming from.... I often have that feeling that I'm eating way to much than I should be able to.   Not to mention - I eat fairly fast.   It used to take me at least an hour to eat...now I can go through a sandwhich or burger in about 10 minutes.   YOU GO GIRL... get rid of the "anchors" .  It's a hard task - especially if they are family.... but a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do!

Congratulations on your success! What a great ride this has been.

Happy holidays,
Brandi