Life Far Out....

Yes I feel like I am so far out from surgery these days. Its tough to stay focused sometimes. One thing I do like to do is take out the stuff from beginning and read it over just so I can see what I am doing now and what I did then. Its funny how things just start to slip. You become active in other things than just you and food. I never thought that would happen...me find something else other than me and food. It seemed like a year or more I concentrated on only that. Its a good thing to do but it can't be all or nothing....so here I am trying to find a happy balance. I am sure there are more of me out there just trying to balance everything. We can do it and 2007 will be the year to balance all that life brings us...good or bad. We have to have some of each to balance us. So Happy holidays to everyone....Newbies please know that things do change with time. Demons change as well but you can handle them. Hugs and Fleece Blankets Debbie

The cookie demons are haunting me. I am having a terrible time. I get up each morning saying today I will not eat any, but I barely make it past breakfast and I am breaking my own promises. HELP...tell me I can do this and make it through the treats in the house and as soon as all the family goes home that I have the strength to throw it all out. Anybody else dealing with this and if so...how are you handling it?

Ellen give yourself permission to have one a day....fit it in with your caloric intake. You will find after you do this you don't really want them that bad. I think when we deprive ourselves of things we tend to eat more of it.....I don't handle too much these days. I do need to get back to diary and journaling. I am off for the next week so it will be hot on my list. Happy Holidays to you and your family...and remember you are human. Hugs and Fleece Blankets. Debbie

Debbie and Ellen thank you for your insight on my future. I am only 5 weeks out today, so my world still revolves around eating, drinking and my schedule as well as healing. I will say I'm pleased with my results so far, 35 lb in five weeks, I never would have imagined going in I would feel so much better but it's true. I have the demons now, wishing I could just have a chocolate covered pretzel or a cookie but my will power is still strong right now so I'm not giving in. Plus I don't want to dump! period on that one. Happy Holidays to both of you and good luck for continued success in 2007. Michelle

It sounds like you are doing well. Good luck to you as well. Remember to keep with the program. Substitute good things for the bad stuff as much as possible. There are lots of choices out there....we just have to remember to make good ones. Happy Holidays to you as well. Debbie

I have the "cookie " demons to contend with. I have picked up some s/f cookies to bake from Pillsbury...not bad , even hubby has eaten some. I also tried a cream cheese bar recipe last night...pretty good. not going to make it again till I need to take it somewhere or company comes over. I could eat the whole thing. Now I need to get some exercise or I will be defeating my purpose of getting this surgery. Sandy

Merry Christmas Sandy....I understand about those cookie demons all too well. I am so glad its almost time to put those things behind me again and kick off this excess baggage. Cookies and other stuff are going in the trash in a few days. Company better come and get it soon....otherwise they can eat a yogurt with me!!!! Hope your holidays are good ones! One day I would like to do all of this without the cookies. Debbie

Balance has always been the hardest thing for me.... all of my life. At 21 months out I find that I will put on a few pounds. Adjust my eating and loose too many. So adjust and then put on a few. Back and forth. All I want to do is stay the same . Technically I have been the same weight for quite a while but I think there has to be a better way to stay there.... balance. Maybe I need some nutrician classes again? Happy Holidays Debbie.... Shall we get the guys together this week? We had mentioned at one point on Fridays (hehe) but I need to move that to Saturdays. Are Saturdays good for you? Let me know! Gigee

Saturdays are good....Lets get together. Afternoon or evening???? Nutrition classes....what a good idea. Call me when you get a chance....Off to the gym now! Debbie

Gosh, I understand. I am having a tough time these days. Me and hubby are going through so much where I was thinking of having a seperation. Things are so bad and this is the time where you want to eat, eat, eat. The dr. just put me on Effexor so I will get it tom. and start, the psych put me on lamictal but it was not working. She also stated that if I had a chemical imbalance, before surgery and now after surgery it is 10x worse for me compared to someone who is just dealing with the surgery. Well I am just praying that I will make it through. Christie