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It has been a long time...I know!
I stopped in to read some posts and to see how everyone is doing and I was really hit hard by Nikki's post about her problems with the food.
I'm right there with you girl. I am one that has not gone back to my doctor since my 1 year appointment....if I went then. I don't remember. The last time I was there I talked to Dr Moe about my food addiction. I know he wanted to help me but there really is nothing that he can do about my addiction. The same with the nutrionist. I know WHAT is the right thing to eat. I know HOW MUCH is enough. I have an addiction to food and the bottom line is I should not have tried to fix it with WLS. Now...that being said, I will not give up on myself but I do believe that there are people that should not have the surgery. In reality I knew it wouldn't work for me when I was sitting in my doctor's office for my first visit. He thought it would but he did not know my deep dark secret of binge eating. I just thought that maybe everyone that had the surgery was eating like me or they wouldn't need the surgery. Well, that is so not true.
Nik...I am sorry but I don't have the answers for you. I hope your therapist works. I am 57 years old and I have been down every path there is trying to find the answer. That is probably why I stopped posting on here . I have been embarrassed about not getting to goal. I have probably put on almost 20 lbs and I am scared to death of gaining my weight back.
I will keep you in my prayers and everyone else that is struggling on this journey. I know I have been given a wonderful tool and I hope we can find the strength to get back on the right path.
Gail
I stopped in to read some posts and to see how everyone is doing and I was really hit hard by Nikki's post about her problems with the food.
I'm right there with you girl. I am one that has not gone back to my doctor since my 1 year appointment....if I went then. I don't remember. The last time I was there I talked to Dr Moe about my food addiction. I know he wanted to help me but there really is nothing that he can do about my addiction. The same with the nutrionist. I know WHAT is the right thing to eat. I know HOW MUCH is enough. I have an addiction to food and the bottom line is I should not have tried to fix it with WLS. Now...that being said, I will not give up on myself but I do believe that there are people that should not have the surgery. In reality I knew it wouldn't work for me when I was sitting in my doctor's office for my first visit. He thought it would but he did not know my deep dark secret of binge eating. I just thought that maybe everyone that had the surgery was eating like me or they wouldn't need the surgery. Well, that is so not true.
Nik...I am sorry but I don't have the answers for you. I hope your therapist works. I am 57 years old and I have been down every path there is trying to find the answer. That is probably why I stopped posting on here . I have been embarrassed about not getting to goal. I have probably put on almost 20 lbs and I am scared to death of gaining my weight back.
I will keep you in my prayers and everyone else that is struggling on this journey. I know I have been given a wonderful tool and I hope we can find the strength to get back on the right path.
Gail
Gail K
Gail:
We must be twins! I am considering overeaters anonymous, seriously. I have been on their website and we have a local meeting twice a week. I have never been to one, but I have come to the same conclusion as you.
I AM AN ADDICT.
I have re-dedicated myself to this plan as of Wednesday (with vengence) and have decided to try it again. I, like you, don't want to gain all my weight back. I was in a 14/16 and now I can barely fit into a 20. I do not want to get back to my 30/32's.
If you need to talk, I am here, because I know exactly what you are going through.
We must be twins! I am considering overeaters anonymous, seriously. I have been on their website and we have a local meeting twice a week. I have never been to one, but I have come to the same conclusion as you.
I AM AN ADDICT.
I have re-dedicated myself to this plan as of Wednesday (with vengence) and have decided to try it again. I, like you, don't want to gain all my weight back. I was in a 14/16 and now I can barely fit into a 20. I do not want to get back to my 30/32's.
If you need to talk, I am here, because I know exactly what you are going through.
Lisa Z.
When we believe, all things are possible!
((((Gail)))) You can get back on track honey.................we ALL fall off that track at some point. I know its never easy to see the scale at a stall or to see it go up but at anytime WE CAN CHANGE THAT! Just by adding 30 minutes of walking to your routine 3 days a week and making sure you drink atleast 100 ounces of fluid a day to keep your stomach FULL so that you are not as likely to reach for carbs and other no nos. Its not easy but YOU CAN DO IT GAIL!!! You have a lot of people on this board who adore you and will help you get over any hurdles in your way.
HANG IN THERE!!!!
HANG IN THERE!!!!
Gail,
Big hugs to you. Please don't feel embarrassed. This is a difficult journey for everyone aand for some more. I am here for you girl don't you forget that!
Love ya,
Cira
Big hugs to you.
Please don't feel embarrassed. This is a difficult journey for everyone aand for some more. I am here for you girl don't you forget that!Love ya,
Cira
I am who I am and accept my feelings wholeheartedly.
Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.
Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
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