Totally MIA. TOTALLY CRAZY!

My week has been insane.  I had an appt Mon. Tues and Wed evenings this week.  Work has been slammed, I''m doing fall clean up at my house, and rescue has been beyond crazy and I have a brood of critters running around my place and more coming. 

I am hanging in there though.  Even though I am more broke than ever with therapy my session sure helped this week, especially the group one.  I was holding back tears during my turn to talk at the session from some of the things I was discussing which are all making my journey really hard like :

loss of friendships
confrontation with people over surgery and food
family not being respectful or inclusive of me based on my after surgery "life"
And me still trying to figure out how to use my band and undo old behavior and be mindful of new ones.

So far I had a great day though.

We had a luncheon at work and I ate what I wanted to in the very smallest quanity I have EVER eaten. I was mindful and I didnt get stuck or slime or nothing and I was very full.  YAY for my latest fill.  My past few days of liquids and soup have been holding me over.  I went a little too fast last night at home but it was a mild episode compared to the ones I was having last week.  I haven't been super hungry which is good because that what was getting me in trouble when I fell off last week.

Weekend is beyond busy so I can't imagine I will have much time to think about food.  Still doing soft stuff since the fill and doing my best to keep focused! WHEW!

Will post more later but I have to run for now.  I have an exciting idea for a possible OH Event that involves food but in a good way for me.  Will give the details soon. 

Best,
Nikki 

Awww I am so glad your sessions are good ones honey. And they sound like great topics too.

Good for you not eating much at the luncheon...I know that can be so hard. Dont worry about being MIA we all know your frazzled with a lot going on. We will be here when you need us.

(((Hugs))) Have a great weekend.

Jilly it wasnt about me not eating much - I just couldn't!  I actually threw away food which is very difficult for me (sigh - working on that).  Crossing my fingers that this band is "really" working! 

Nikki Glad you had a good session! I think Therapy is not stressed enough after this surgery, Our bodies and lives change so much but our heads are late in catching up and will throw you off big time!!!!

Glad you are getting back on the horse!!! I am back on their with you, Being 3 years out, old habits come in quick and getting them back out is the hardest part

Hi All,
I agree with you Nikki and Kelly 100%. I think that the therapy sessions post surgery are not recommended enough. These WLS are fantastic tools, but there really isn't a way to heal the body without healing the mind. All (most) Dr's require a psych evaluation before surgery, but not many discuss the importance after surgery. If I had started and stopped with just the evaluation, I don't know who would have told me that I was right 100% of the time, and that everything that is icky in my life is always someone else's fault! Therapy is wonderful! LOL Leslie:)

so glad to hear things are good and the session was helpful.

good therapy is hard and it's painful but it's worth it in the end.

Good for you!!! Seems like you are very busy and sometimes that gets us in trouble too because we don't have the time to think about our food choices. But, you are doing so good!!! Be proud of yourself. *hugs*

Thank Sylvie.  I think I am the opposite. Busy makes me maybe not eat as much or always get my protein but doesnt have me obsessing or thinking about my next meal when my brain is moving faster than I can keep up.  Then when it comes time to eat, I'm tired.  But my protein from this am really did help me out for the day!

Hello Nikki...

I am happy you are feeling better and back on track...No more bad food!!  Keep on track and when you do want to eat or do something you are not supposed to do...think about how good you will look in a few months of suffering now (Or should I say changing your ways now)...

Focus...Focus....Focus...on the finale...that's what I do...It helps