HELP!!!

I gained 5 I noticed what I was eating... and counted calories... PORTION CONTROL... yeah right.. like if I could control portions, I wouldn't have needed WLS to begin with... So I try to choose foods that are not so calorie rich.... I do allow chocolate (the very dark kind, not milk chocolate... and only a little to make the craving go away a bit.) I notice that when I abide by the "rules" below for a few days, I can no longer take in 20 grams of sugar at a sitting... that's a good thing. http://www.renewedreflections.com/gastric-bypass-information/gastric-bypass-pouch-rules/#more-31 Also, instead of trying to "eat properly" in one day... try telling yourself "self, eat properly for four hours... then have a bunch of carbs if you need to..." Then try to stretch out eating right for a whole 24 hours... You could give a shot... what's to lose? But more pounds? I gained 5 when I started eating "real" food again while staying at the hospital with a patient... I ate hospital prepared food , which I unfortunately thought would be good for me... NOT... It is just stouffers in a box.. reheated in industrial porportions for the hospital... Check this site out... I was amazed at the calories in food that I thought would be good to eat... like a lettuce wrap... who knew a lettuce wrap could have over 600 calories in one little wrap! Stay away from the restaurants... hidden calories!

Hi Barb, Good to see you posting. Sorry you have had a rough time of it. You will see results thats for sure. Keep well and keep us posted Take care Joyce

Hi Barb I can't believe you've had such a rough time! Well it can only get better from here. I started feeling alot better yesterday when most of my gas pains were gone. My tummy is still very sore and bruised but the doctor had to be very invasive because of all the adhesions he had to scrape away so I can't complain much! My post-op diet is going terrific compared to my pre-op diet! I don't want to screw this up at all so I'm being very cautious. Been having popscicles, watered apple juice, skim milk, and a bit of Optifast. Need to start having more Optifast to get my protein. Today I had yummy cream of chicken soup made with half skim milk and water. It was delicious. Have had some cravings but have been able to control myself. In fact I've been baking cupcakes and other goodies because I'm enjoying seeing my family eat what I can't! Tonight I have homemade spaghetti sauce simmering, my family will get fat while I get skinny!! The funny thing is normally I never cook, my hubby comes home from work and makes the dinners! Yesterday I went to the grocery store with my hubby and all I could do was glance longingly at all the food I can't eat! I will be so thrilled when I can try regular food. On the day of surgery I weighed 251 and a quarter lbs. One week later and I am down to 242lbs.!! My tummy is absolutely swollen and I sure don't feel lighter yet. My husband took 2 weeks vacation and goes back to work next week, I'm starting to get restless and a bit bored so that's a good sign. I'm a stay at home mom but we just bought another house that we close on May 31st, so I guess I will start getting ready for the move when I'm up to it. Donna A.

(((HUG))))))!!! just wanted to offer you a hug as you were given great advise. We are getting into the harder times now. We can eat more so its when we have to really focus. GOOD luck i am struggling a little bit myself right now. all the best lisa

you guys rock! Thank you so much!

Hi Barb Thank you for your reply, I am going to look into the situation a little further, and try to gather as much information as possible. If I May, can I ask if you had the surgery done in Ontario (Or had you travelled). Thank you for response, all of the responses that I have received from everyone is very comforting. It is nice to know that there are people who have gone through everything and are willing to share their knowledge and experiences with others. Regards, Rachael

Hang in there, Beverly!!! Renew your focus back to the basics and remember how well you have done so far. Self sabotage is something we always have to be careful of. Many people, when trying to recommit, go back and restart the stages over again. Maybe you could do a couple/few days at each stage... it might give you the energy and refocus that you need. No matter what, just hang in there. Retake back that control. You'll be fine! Hugs, Kerri

Hi Janet...you are definitely not alone...I always seem to be up late as well..too much to think about...busy at work....recent separation with my husband of 15 years and just so much to think about with the wls... I also have a problem with perspective...a couple years ago, I lost close to 100pounds on bernsteins, went from a 26 to a 12 and I still remember not being happy.....Before I lost the weight, I thought Im not that bad...just need to lose a bit, but when I was down to a size 12, I thought I was not small enough, ate next to nothing...then when I could not afford it, went off of it and gained it back. I do find now that I have more perspective on my size and am much more conscious of my weight with the yo yo cycle. This sight though as you say is wonderful for just talking and letting it all out. Now go to sleep...I am ...I hope....klee

way to go nicole, that's just a few weeks away!! lets hope this date is for sure..i'll keep my fingers crossed! diana

That's awesome Nicole!!!! I really hope that you get to keep this date!!! I have read your profile and you have a lot more patience than I would ever have. I couldn't imagine what you have gone through to get to this point!! You definitely deserve this!!!! The 11th will be here in no time!! Dawnya