Need Help!

O.k., I am having trouble trying to get back on track! I have gotten into some old snacking habbits and have not lost a pound in a month! I know that this isn't just a plateu because I am not eating what I should! I have lost 91 pounds and would like to lose another 25-30... This will put me at 150-155 (I don't think that is unreasonable, I am 5'6....the BMI chart says I should weigh 142!!! ) *****I do get exercise so at least I have that peice of the puzzle in place, but my mental/emotional state of mind is out of control. I feel like my time is running out...even though logically I don't think it is, but logic is not ruling me right now, my emotions are! Each night I think, "O.K., in the morning I am going to start off right and eat what I should". This is exactly what I used to say to myself pre-surgery! I am affraid that I am going to ruin my success. Help.

Hi, Karen! You aren't alone. The head hunger and emotional eating is really rearing its ugly head for me, too. It's frightening, isn't it? The one thing I have discovered since having this procedure, though, is I CAN get back on track. By filling the pouch with dense protein and making sure I drink lots of water helps. Also, using Fitday.com and being completely honest on my food intake helps. It's good to start the next day with a clean slate. If I find myself losing this battle with my head and habits, I plan on attending some kind of support group--like Weigh****chers. Congratulations on your weight loss but most of all, congratulations on acknowledging what it is you need to do next!!!! That's one of the most important steps for us who are food addicts!! Take and know you aren't alone--and tell yourself you will WIN this battle for today!! Beth -135

Karen, You are not alone. I read your post and thought it should have been my name at the end. I find myself eating items that I never would have dreamed about eating in the beginning or several months ago. I also am constantly hungry. Certainly this is my old habit coming into play and I have always been an emotional eater. I am vowing to get back on the treadmill tomorrow and continue until I leave for vacation next Saturday. I am hoping that I don't eat myself into a "gastric blowout" on vacation! I know that I have the option of talking to the psych dr. at my surgeon's office. But, I am so embarrassed to even tell her how much and what I have been eating. I have 16 more pounds to go to get to 150, I am 5'5" and feel like that is where I want to be. BUT, it looks like I may never make it. What makes us go through this wls process only to sabatoge ourselves? Hang in there, maybe together we can figure this thing out. Joy 296/166/??????

Damn, I thought I was the only one that was not being too successful ......... I don't think I will ever get to -100 lbs. Heck, the surgeon even said at my 6 month visit that at "your age" it might not happen. Shoot, that's not what he was saying a year ago, before the surgery........ Anyway, I am disgusted with myself.......and disappointed that I have not done better. It is so depressing to read this board........thank heavens for Prozac... ON THE OTHER HAND, I have never been in such good condition. I have never exercised so much, I can do 20 pushups, and I feel good. I have my one year checkup tomorrow though..........and the weight loss will be pathetic.....256/180. I am still overweight......just feeling pretty bummed about it after reading about the zillions of lbs that the others have lost.......and then there's all this saggy stuff..........ugh. This is not going to be fun. Rats.

Oh I hear ya girl... I have been fighting old habits for about 2 mos now and everyday I start new and everyday I lose. The carbs are screaming at me and I cave in. I live alone... no family close by, not too many friends outside of work (nearly NONE) and once again, food is becoming my friend and confidant. I did have one fit of frenzy and lost about 5 lbs in 2 weeks... don't know how I did it but the scale said it loud and clear... but now... after trying really hard... I have gained 4 pounds back. I am so disgusted with myself. I have 22 to go to reach docs goal and it shouldn't be this hard... I need a good swift kick in my butt!!! Anybody got a spare boot???

ok so my name should be on the top of this post...it is so hard and i really have to fight with myself not to go eating crazy!!! I can eat anything so it is like dieting now. Ick...I have lost 130 pounds but stillw ant to loose 35 more to get to goal, geez to be under 200 woudl be GREAT!!! Good luck everyone!!! Im 212 from 347 so im thankful just not satisfied!!