UPSET AND OUT OF CONTROL

Hello to all, it is with a sad haert that I am posting. My next door neighbor's son who was like a little brother to me was killed on New Year's day in an auto accident. It happened just 5 houses down on the street we live on. He was thrown from his S-10 Blazer as it rolled over him and landed about 3 feet away from him. Christian was only 22 years old so this week has been a hard week for me. Today makes a week that it happened. My eating has been so out of control that it is like I never had surgery. I have been eating alot way more than I think I should be eating but it is like I can't stop when I get started. Then when I do stop I feel soooooooooooooo guilty about and even more upset with my self because I ate so much. It really scares me because I have gained 3-5 pounds this week. So I need some help getting back on track. I know I can do it. the thought of me gaining my weight back scares me sooooooooo much I can't think about it. Sorry if this a bit long but I had to get htis off my chest and ask for some support... Hugs, Chrissy

Hi Chrissy, I am so sorry to hear about the young man. I will say a prayer for his family and yours as well. The eating thing.... Everyone goes through this at some point. Emotions can trigger all sorts of issues for us, especially if we were emotional eaters prior to WLS. My suggestion is to up your water and protein, cut out all the white carbs, and when you realize that your grazing due to your emotions, try to do something else instead of eat. Maybe exercise or my all time saving grace is housecleaning. There is always somthing in my house that needs to be done. LOL... I sure hope this helps. If you need to talk, email me and I will be happy to call you. Cindee

I am sooooooo sorry about your friend. It is so hard to understand why a young person has to die!! I too will pray for your family and his. I TOTALLY understand about your "out of control" eating. I had surgery 2.5 years ago and have lost 140 lbs. with about 10 more to go. BUT, during the Christmas Holidays and really, since Halloween, I have been eating MORE JUNK than I ever thought I'd be able to hold again. I am quite disgusted with myself, but I cannot seem to get a grip on this. I am still keeping my protein levels high, and doing LOTS of things right, but lately I'm doing more things "wrong" than I know that I should be. I certainly don't have an answer for you since I don't have one for myself, but I just thought it MIGHT help you to know that you are NOT alone!!! Let me know if you get any insight!! Hugs, Pam

Chrissy, I am so sorry about your neighbor. I will pray for you and him. The thing that helps me when I feel like grazing is to drink a protein shake. They really take away hunger for me. I never feel hunger because I drink 2 or 3 shakes a day. Good luck! Lynn J., lap RNY 9/29/04 5'4" 306/146/135

Chrissy, I'm so sorry about your friend. Mere words cannot express the tragedy of the situation. Please know that you and your neighbors are in my thoughts and prayers. As for eating, I think I can relate to what you're going through. Since the fire, I have been overeating, but I can't go too far without suffering consequences, so at least my pouch is keeping me from going completely overboard. I also need to refocus on my own health and well-being. Best of luck with everything. Feel free to let me know if I can be of help in any way.

Hello, thank you for all for you kind words and support. It has been hard but each day is getting better. I have backed my self down to soft foods and liquids for the next few days. I guess all that I have been eating has gotten to me in the worst way I have been hurting when I eat and I had that before when I had my hernia. So I am now hoping and praying I don't have one of those again. So I will see how it goes. So far yesterday and this am I am ok. I will keep everyone posted on how I am doing.... Again thank you all for the support.... Hugs, Chrissy

I am sorry you are having difficulty and just wanted to say there are support groups out there thru Overeater's Anonymous. I have gone to the groups myself for years and I am still considering surgery, but I know I will have to continue going for emotional support. It is important to be able to talk through a crisis situation so you don't eat as much. You can check the website--just do a google of OA in BR. hope that helps. Jodie