HELP - GAINED A LOT OF WEIGHT BACK

Hello All, I have not posted in a very long time as I moved out of state (from Ill. to Maine). Now that we are finally settled (somewhat), I have had a three or four months to worry, (graze), be anxious about bills (graze), find part-time work (graze), enjoy family (graze and eat), not to mention many other pass times that are not productive to good habits. I know that my sugar intake has gone through the roof and that is one of the reasons, plus I am able to take in much more food than I originally was. I need more water and exercise also. I had my surgery in February 2004 and lost 70 lbs in the first 9 months, since that time, until about three or four months ago, I had remained at that weight loss, nothing I did moved it again. I do not have a gastric by-pass doctor here yet, however, I am gaining weight like crazy. I realize that I need to put a stop to this and have been thinking about this night and day. I have stopped the sugar intake to almost nothing. Now that we are approaching Thanksgiving day, I am fearing the worst. I have a general MD appointment on Friday (after Thanksgiving) and am going to speak with her about this dilema. I wanted to get this off my chest to someone who would understand my plight now so that maybe I can get started on better footing having relieved myself of this problem that has been weighing ( my pun) on my mind. I have put on 20 lbs since last April and I am seriously upset about this gain. I have had other medical issues that sometimes make it difficult to get in the proper exercise. I have not attended any support groups here yet as the ones that I know about are quite far away. Now that I have got some of my concerns and issues down in black and white, I feel a bit better and do realize that I need some support and help to get back on track. I am in a way feeling sorry for myself and am quite down about this situation that I have put myself back in, and will be open to anything you friends can suggest. I realize that it is of my own doing and that I am the one who has to re-take control, so any suggestions will be taken in the light they are meant to be seen. I would like to think it is something metabolic or physically wrong that is causing this gain, however, I am pretty sure it is just the old ways of thinking, lack of being busy (working full time), too much time on hand and old food habits. BE GENTLE - I HAVE BEEN BEATING MYSELF UP ENOUGH FOR TEN PEOPLE THIS PAST WEEK OR SO AND NEED SOME POSITIVE WORDS. Thank you family!! CINDY

Cindy, Your right this is not a good situation for you, but rest assure you came to the right place..this web site has great people on it...you will get all kinds of support and listening ears you need..I hope there is something I can do to help...email me if u need to vent...dont eat..and it is good to hear your sugar has gone down...that is scary...let me know if there is anything I can do...laurie

darlin you need too walk and and stay away from all sugar,also aprotein bar before a big family function should help curb your appetite. good luck an happy holidays. And for your info I am the husband of a patient,she left me last holiday season,but I am still happy for her . It has been alot ofwork. dont give u-p .bye mark L