words of wisdom needed

Okay all, its time to fess up. If I don't make myself accountable, I will never get back to where I want to be. Today is the day things WILL change. If I believe that, I can achieve that, but I need your help. I had my surgery 4.06.04 and am only down -50 lbs. My doctor feels like I am right on track but I know myself and my habits and I can be down a whole heck of a lot more. I have gotten off track and started resorting to bad habits. I remember back in the day reading this board and thinking once I had the surgery, I would never go back to those bad habits, but now reality has set in and I have to fight fight fight!!! I have been avoiding this site because I feel like such a failure but seeing all the posts today, has made me realize that I need to be back on here. I need to read others hopes and ups and downs so that I know I am not alone. Everyone on here is such an inspiration and I pray that I will hear back from many so that I can empower myself to start making the right decisions. Ultimately it is up to me, but I would really appreciate feedback and encouragement. This site has meant so much to me and I appreciate all of you! From this day forward, I commit to myself and all of you that I will eat 6 small meals a day, and NOT go over 900 calories in a day. I commit to walking daily and drinking lots and lots of water and/or crystal light. I will lay off my cappacino's and get better at my food choices. I will also pray for strength as this is going to be HARD!!! Any help in that area will be appreciated. Thank you so much for letting me put my feelings out there. -Susan 286/160/-50

Susan always remember one day at a time. We all have our ups and downs. I am fairly newly post-op so don't have alot of advise, but you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Hang in there Susan! No one ever said this would be easy, they said it would be worth it!! You can do it - one day at at time!! Vickie J.

Well, Susan, I really couldn't have said it better myself. You know all the tools and you have a great start at 50#. It is nice to have this board, i agree, but like you said it is ultimately up to you. I have seen people stay away from the board when they are doing right. Just like when we were kids and stayed away from mom when we were up to something we knew she would not approve of. you took the step to start yourself back on the right track so now just DO IT. Everyone here is behind you 100%. That is what all this is about. Supporting each other when we have the need. You know what you need to do and you know we are here to talk to . SO NOW JUST DO IT. We will be rootin' you on. Drop those pounds and enjoy life. Get out there and have a good time. Stay busy so the food doesn't need to be your friend. Good luck. We will be waiting to hear about your progress. Carol

Susan, I am only 22 days post op. But I am struggling everyday myself. Everyone thinks gastric bypass is an easy way out. Boy are they wrong. I try to get through just one day at a time and think of the big picture. We are all there for each other. Glad your back on the board. Taking a quote form the other Amy, "Nothing tastes as good as thin feels" Hang in there, Amy Nolen

I wish I could take credit for that quote, but it is a Susan Maria quote from her book. But a darn good one to remember! I think we should all tattoo it on our arms some days It does get better, have patience!

hay girly... how you doin? nice to see ya... im still waiting for my facial ;) ok... to the serious stuff...when i fist met you ( many months ago) you and lisa were so excited to have the sugery done and this and that and that and this... im not sure hwat has been goin on but someone once told me this: Life is liek a track meet... you try so hard to get to that finish line.. jump over every hurdle... you get to the last one and bang you fall down... now you have 2 choices... you can stay down and not finish.. or get back up and continue on to the finish line... the choice is up to you... i belive you can make the right church... reach deep down into your soul and pull that fighter out... so you can make it to that finish line... and think of us as cheer leaders screaming "GO SUSAN GO!!" GO SUSAN GO!!! Alexa