Now that the dust has settled some

Hello Everyone, I apologize for not being around much this past week or so but life has definitely gotten in the way for a change. I did well on the protein train for the 5 days. Actually lost 7 pounds. However I seem to have gained the 7 back over the next 2 weeks.. I have to admit that it is frustration eating that I do in the evenings. As most of you know I got a new car back in Sept. which I absolutely love . Well last Saturday I went to water aerobics, stopped at Stop & Shop and started heading home when some jerk rear ended me . Thank goodness no one was hurt but the whole back window was smashed and the tailgate (rear door) wouldn't open. So now I have a rental car at least until the 30th while they replace everything. It is just sooooo frustrating not having my own car and running all over creation on Monday in that yucky weather trying to bring my car to the shop, get the rental etc. etc. etc. I went to the plastic surgeon (Yale Clinic) on Tues for a consultation. I am thinking that maybe sometime this summer of doing the abdominalplasty. I am doubtful that Anthem will cover it and private pay will be about $3,400. That really isn't too bad but means I need to find a part time job. I need to find some part time work anyway with or without the plastics and have been agonizing over what to do. I need to find something with a pretty flexible schedule as my life is so filled as is. Will continue to brainstorm on that one. I really want to do the tummy tuck thing though as it is difficult to find pants that fit me correctly. If they fit across my gut they are way tooo big in the legs. Well back to my night time eating. I know this is a problem, has always been a problem. I do really well all day but once I am home and relaxing, I eat and eat and eat. I don't eat bad things, just too much. I actually got sick the other night for the first time in a year. I vomited twice and it was not a pretty scene. So I have decided to make a with myself. I will take it one evening at a time and try not to eat anything after 8pm. I drink alot as a matter of course so that isn't the issue. I average 128+ ounces of fluid a day and don't really want to increase that any. Somedays I could float away...... I watch TV, read, use the computer, have even been working on a puzzle and doing some beading but I still find time to eat while doing this stuff. I have now told you all my bad habits so call me but that could help to keep me in check. Sorry for rambling but I had a lot stored up here. I want to wish everyone a very safe, healthy and happy holiday season. Good luck to all of you with surgeries coming up real soon. May your slides to the losing side be as pain free and uneventful as possible. This is the best thing I have ever done for myself and I thank you all for being a part of my life. Linda

Linda, I am sorry you are struggling with the night-time eating. I know when I was successful on one of the diets I did pre-surgery, I saved my snacks for night time and it was part of my figured in daily requirements. A little popcorn w/ff spray butter was in place of the breads I had to have and lite ice cream was in place of the milks. Now, of course, I don't eat bread very much and lactose intolerance makes it impossible to have the ice cream.... which is a blessing for me. But I still save a little treat for night time. sf popcicles are always good. I sometimes melt 1 oz of cheese into 1c. of popcorn w/spray butter. Or a protein bar will work if I didn't have one earlier in the day. I know that it is a lot easier for me to do this now because I am still in the early stages of post op, so I am sure that it is very difficult to control those urges once you are further out. I am sure that you will find a way to curb the night time snacks... sounds like you have a good plan already. Good luck and sorry about all the car woes you have been having. terri

Hi Linda, We are very much alike I'm afraid to step on the scale, because I'm sure I've gained back the 5 lbs. I lost while on the protein train. I've been eating like crazy - all this holiday food - I need to get back on the train. I'm going to try to go back on tomorrow -- but definately on 1/2 -- when all the festivities are over. I hate the idea that I am getting back on track the first of the year - since in my "old life" I always had a New Year's resolution to lose weight -- but realistically, its very difficult this time of year. I now have additional motivation to lose the rest of my weight - my daughter just got engaged last week, and is planning a September wedding! Have a great week, and I hope you car is ready real soon! God Bless, Kathy

Hi Linda I am sorry about your car and hope it will be ready soon to drive it. I know it is so hard to watch people to eat foods as celebrate for holidays and I am sure everybody will be back on right track after Jan 1 2005. Kathy B Congrats for your daugther's engagement and that will help you to stick motive for a pretty mother sexy gown ! LOL Happy New Year to everybody Kathy K