Long time.....no posting!----need some hope shared

First off I would like to share that I have lost 80 lbs. I am very happy about that. On the down side...I have not been doing very good. I have been eating some sugary things and also salty snacks.  Nothing seems to make my pouch feel sick anymore. I can certainly eat more than I could a few months ago. What is happening? Am I failing at this? I really would like to drop about 20 more lbs but I am trying not to focus on the amount too much. I do not want to go back into therapy at this time as I have been there for so many years and really did not get any positive results. I shouldn't actually say that because I have gotten some in other areas of my life. I have ordered a book called Thin Within. It is a spiritual book about releasing weight. If I don't know anything else....I do know that I cannot do this on my own. I need God and I need all of you. Thank you all for being here.

Gail: Long time no Post :  Good to see you back. Congrats on the 80 Lbs.;  and I am right there with you on being able to eat sugary and salty things:  I have come to the conclusion my pouch still works I just have to work it!!!  Its not as easy as it was at first  but it does still work. Just keep posting here on the boards and we will offer any suggestions and support we can.   I too know that without GOD and my friends support I could not have done this Darla

Hi Gail, So nice to hear from you.... First of all CONGRATULATIONS on the 80 pounds that is SUPER FANTASTIC!!!  You are not failing at this Gail remember when they told us that our major weight loss would be during our honeymoon phase? We all can eat more later on and tolerate things we couldn't tolerate early post op.  Your tool is there all you have to do is work sweetie.  I am 13 months out and I can definitely eat more and I crave sweet and salty things.  There are days when I crave it and eat all day but it doesn't mean I am failing.  I just pick myself up again and the next day I chose better snack choices. Like cheese and some crackers, protein bar and I carry a bottle of water or s/f drink to drink when I am feeling the need to eat again. I also eat lots of baby carrots keeps me crunching and I stay away from the not so good stuff. We are all here for you girl. Don't be a stranger.  Post so yu can be accountable to yourself and that will definitely help.  I do that when i know I am not doing great and I pull myself back from that ledge.   You can lose those 20 pounds girl it will just take a little more work.  Like up your protein more cut on the carbs and drinks lots of water and of course exercise. You will be amazed of how much you can lose and reach your goal. Hugs,