It occurred to me this AM that I had not poked in on this board in months!  Don't know why...have no excuses!  I poke in on the RNY and the main board but haven't here for some reason.  Shame on me!

HW: 392
SW: 357
CW: 173

1.  There is about one week a month (can we all guess which week?!) that I feel like I have lost control.  Taking in a piece of Dark Chocolate or a handle full of chips.  I  don't dump necessarily on those types of things unless I were to eat the entire candy bar.  But I could easily eat the entire thing over the course of the day.  But I have found that when I eat "cleaner" I just feel better.  Better energy, better attitude.  When I take in those not so good foods they just drag me down figuratively and eventually litterally.  I take things one day at a time and try 90% of the time to eat what makes me feel good.

2.  If I knew then what I know now...WLS is no magic cure.  For those around me I have made it seem like it was a breeze or very easy.  For me, in a way, it was.  But, at some point you will be able to eat more "normally", at some point, you will be able to eat "forbidden" foods.  For me it comes down to making the right choice.  I don't always.  But I do try.  My family (who are all large people)  asks me frequently...If you have so much self control why did you need the surgery at all.  I re-iterate...the surgery was the tool I needed to help me with  my self-control.  And, yes I fall off the wagon...but now I have the energy and strength literally to get right bak up and get back on that wagon.  Sometimes I have to run after it and take a big leep bu by golly I get back on it!

wishing Stacy the best of lucks!!!!

 oh and your ticker question...wish I could help, but have  a mac and do not even see those things with a safari browser ..Sorry 

 Hi everyone

SW: 261
HW 261
LW 145
CW:145

Question #1 - What are you doing to take the necessary control back?  I saw Dawn was going to WW!  Good for her! I think that is awesome.  What else is everyone doing?  How is it working for you? (in dr. phill's words.. haha).  
Answer: Went  back to protein shakes for 2 meals a day and a sensible dinner.

Question #2 - Also, if you knew then (preop) what you knew now, what would u say to someone considering surgery?
Answer: My friend is having surgery tomorrow so I already know the answer.  I recommended that she seek therapy during her weight loss journey.  She was very receptive and is going to see my therapist in early Sept.  If not for my therapist I don't know how well I could have gotten though my starvation times.  I was seriously malnourished and starting myself to death.  This is such a unique journey and I feel the assistance of a great therapist is essential to our success.


Love you guys and so sorry I have not been around.  I am sooooo busy with my kids, their school and sports, my work and my school.  Every free second is devoted to study.  My midterm alone was a 7 hour exam and I have the final exam this weekend.  My guess is that it will be at least a 7 hour exam again.  Wish me luck!  BTW.. I got an A on my midterm 

I have another favor to ask of you guys.  My friend on the Black American Forum is going through a very tough time.  Her 8 month old grand daughter was found dead in her crib this morning.  We don't know what happened yet.  My friend's name is Ro Ro.  Please keep Ro Ro and her family in your prayers.

Peace and many blessings to you all,

Terisa

Hi
I was not going to post but decided I needed to..
HW 358
SW 338
Lowest 240
LW 249
CW 252

I have not got control back and I honestly do not know HOW to get it back..It has been one "thing" with food after the other recently. I have a good day and then it hits the fan..

I would tell anyone to have the surgery if it is the right choice for them..I also would tell them not to put the first bite of your trigger food in your mouth as if you are not a dumper and you find that out it is not good.

I am hoping to have a better week as it can not get much worse!
Diana