Uh oh.... HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi everyone! I've been having some major food issues here lately that I am not proud of... I've been in the Easter candy and various other carbs... In other words, I've fallen off the losers wagon and can't seem to get myself together... I've been under a lot of stress and as always I turned to my "best friend" - FOOD!!! Sometimes I wish they'd also done some brain surgery on me so stop this emotional eating stuff... My appetite has returned and that's what has made things so hard for me the past couple of months... Weight wise I haven't gained or lost anything in about 2 months & I still have a long way to go compared to some of you... I feel like such a complete loser right now as I watch the others around me that are losing weight still and I'm not... Heck I am now where some people started at and it's so utterly depressing to me... I'm just at a loss on how to get my motivation back and on the right track again... They say at 18 months you're most likely going to stop losing and that time is getting closer... I'm freaking out about it and I just don't know what to do to stop this now... What do you suggest because I need your help and support right now really bad? Chelle 423/250/under 200 would be great!!!

I know how you'er feeling, I also have been stuck at the same weight for the past two months and feel like I am out of control eating. Grazing and carbs are my downfall. At meals I get full and stop, but the in between is what is killing me. I munch all day. I also haven't gained weight, but it will only be a matter of time til that happens if I don't get this under control. I have followed you're progress from the begining and you are doing great. don't give up and I won't either. I started at 385 and am now stuck at 222. I identify with the fact that a lot of people start close to where I am now. I am in 20-18 size and am thrilled, but according to the "charts" I am still obese. I refuse to believe I will stop losing at 18 months, as I still want to lose another 37 pounds. I have no solutions for you ( or me ). I just wanted you to know you are not alone. viv

You've done great Viv! I am feeling a little better now and once the Easter Candy is out of the house things will get a little easier for me as there will be no temptation... The doctor recently changed my medication for depression and I think that has something to do with it as well... Sometimes an adjustment to meds can make you get out of whack... Thank you for taking the time to write... I do appreciate knowing that I am not the only one with problems like this going on... I think food and bad choices will always be somewhat of an issue for me but I know I never EVER wanna go back to over 400 lbs again... That is for sure... I have been told and read that the 18 month thing is not true... You can continue to lose for as long as you want but sometimes it will take some adjustments... Just like any other diet or way of eating I've tried in the past... So I am hanging in there & you do the same... Again thank you for your kind words! God Bless!! Chelle

Hi Chelle, I don't know what to say except that your not alone. I also graze and eat too many carbs sometimes. My bad downfall is that I hardly ever excercise. I need to get my butt kicked. This week was the first time in months I excercised and at that I've only done it twice so far this week. You have done awesome in your weight loss. No more Easter candy. You'll start losing again. (((Hugs))) Diana 379/177/?

Oh honey, I am right there with you on the non-exercise wagon... A lot of my issues are dealing with time restraints... I am literally busy with life things from dawn to dusk and exhausted most of the time... I am hoping that this week I can get over to the Y and get on that treadmill for a while... I am on spring break from my job @ the college and from classes so I will have some extra time... The easter candy is almost gone and there WILL not be any more in the house after this is done... I am going to go get some fruits instead... I hope to start losing again cuz I wanna get under 200 lbs... I'd be so amazed with that!! 190 is my goal weight... Wow you've done so awesome... Over 200 lbs gone!! Congrats!! You're pics are beautiful too... I can just see that you literally glow now and can tell you're happy... Thanks for taking the time to write me some encouraging words Diana! I do appreciate it very much... Take care of yourself and God bless!! Chelle

Such a shame we don't live closer. Your in NY and I'm in PA. We could go for walks and workout in my gym. Do you have any support near you that you can turn to? Maybe a close friend that you can call or even email when you feel that need to eat or go for walks at the mall with her/him? I also eat under stress or when I'm bored and that's why I hate having days off from work. I have gained 10lbs back so I'm working on getting those 10lbs off by cooking better food choices. I had bacon wrapped turkey burgers last night and was that good I'm not proud to say this but I also started taking diet pills. I know some of you might scold me for this but I don't EVER want to get back up to 338lbs. If you need someone to chat with when you feel the need to eat just write me [email protected] Donna 338/164 (trying to get back down to 154)

No I don't go to any support groups up here... However on Thursday of this week I got the time to talk with a co-worker who had her RNY about 4 days before me and that made me feel better... We compared notes so to say and she is going thru the same issues as I am... We're both sitting still weight wise and our hunger has returned... She mentioned a product called Hoodia that is used by African Bushmen to suppress hunger... I guess it is all natural and should be safe for us... I am thinking of giving this a try... I won't scold you for the diet pills hon (I just hope they don't contain effedra cuz that stuff is dangerous!)... I know how you feel about never wanting to weigh as much as you used to... I feel the same way... I am NEVER going back there again... No matter what.... Donna thank you for the kind words and your support! I think you are a great person and I am so happy for you as well with your tremendous weight loss!! Chelle

I'm glad you talked to someone else who can relate and understand. Thanks for being understanding of me and my diet pills. I'm trying to stay off the scale as I find that I can bounce between 163 and 166 right now. It's driving me nuts to see me at 166 one morning and then 163 the next day. In all honesty I think ALL gastric by pass surgeons should have meetings on just food issues before everyone gets this surgery and I don't mean a time visit but support meetings weekly and make everyone go to so many to actaully find out if any of us will have these same food issues after our honey moon period is up. Donna

Hijack. Donna, I'd love to know what "diet" pills you are trying and if you feel they are giving you any positive results. I struggle and only lose 1-4 pounds per month. I was actually thinking of trying a "diet" pill, but I don't know anything about them. Are they safe for RNY patients.? Are there any good ones on the market? If you don't mind sharing your success with these pills, I'd certainly be interested. Thanks Karen G

Hi Chelle- I think alot of us still have "food issues" I understand what you are going through. Like Donna said we eat when we are bored or stressed. Ok What about drink a 8oz glass of water and set a timer, if in 30 min you really are hungry then allow yourself a healthy food choice. I admit that sometimes when I am bored especially at night I "WANT" something to eat but do think it is all in my mind so I need to make myself busy to not think about food. Set yourself a mini goal daily at firs****ch your calories and maybe keep a food log. I weigh myself everyday. I think this helps me stay on track. I know if I go up even 1/2 a lb I need to reevaluate what I'm eating. Especially carbs! Chelle you have done great! Believe in yourself! You can get back on track! If you want we can post on here daily with you for support or whatever. Email me anytime. BTW I really like your msg board pic! Hugs, Kelly