I was pretending I never had the surgery!!

Celia, Welcome home, girl, welcome home. We understand what you're going through better than anyone. Like a lot of October folks, I've discovered that I can eat anything and it doesn't make me sick. I'm still limited by the size of my pouch, but I can eat over 2,000 calories a day without ever feeling discomfort in my pouch. So the size limitation of my pouch only helps me so much. I'm still keeping track of everything I eat and how much I exercise. I think I've finally realized that I'm going to have to track my food forever if I want to keep off what I've lost. And I'll definitely have to track if I want to lose any more. Tracking helps keep me accountable, even if only to myself. And ultimately, I answer only to myself. You are smart because you realize you need support. Whether you get that here, from a support group or from a counselor doesn't really matter, but find it somewhere. It's too easy to go back to emotional eating - keep working on changing those old unhealthy behavior patterns. You can do it, although it won't be easy. You've already taken the first step - identifying the problem. That's often the most difficult part. Now take the second step by making a plan to tackle the problem head on. You can do this and we are here to support you - {{{{Hugs}}}} and peace for a beautiful day, and another new beginning - Kellie

Hi Celia! I too was of track for a bit..not visiting the boards, not exercising and the scale wasn't moving. I feared I was never going to be successful in this journey. Then I realized only I can change that. I focused on what kept me on track in the beginning, what made me feel good about myself....and hopefully I've turned off that road. I realized I need support around me, and need to stay on track or I spiral into that vicious cycle. We are all in this together...and here for each other and you're not alone!! Stay strong...you can do it!! Shelly

I was probably overeating more that any of you then I found Dr. Anarow's suggestion about fluid overloading. He says that I should drink as much as I can as fast as I can and wait 15 minutes before I sit down to eat a meal. Then don't eat or drink anything for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Well I tried it and needless to say I could'nt eat much at all. So I do that almost everyday and my weight loss is finally starting again. I haven't even lost 90lbs and it's been almost 11 months since my surgery but it's coming off now. Believe me i'm desperate and i'll try anything.............Shana