I've Met The Limits of My Pouch (Sorry kindda long)

Margo- I am here for you. I understand what you are going through. I have been grazing lately. I have NEVER been a grazer. It's starting to scare me. Congrats on taking the first step. I know you can do this.......... as can I. You are a strong person.  Fight this! I'll be right along side of you fighting as well.  Good luck Margo! Hugs, Lori

Thanks so much Lori.  If I can win the battle of the M&Ms, I WILL be able to get over this hurdle.  I'm working more with my therapist and trying to really get into what's going on in my head with my trying to defeat myself.  We can fight this and succeed.  Thanks for being here Lori!

Hugs,

Margo

Good for you for jumping back on the horse!   NEVER be too ashamed to post - we can all relate in more ways than one.  If anyone ever thinks "that could not be me" they are hiding their heads in the sand.  We will always have demons to slay (mine are carbs, too), we just have a "helper" with us now.  Pouch was doing its job yesterday, getting your attention and saying "whoa."   Please keep us posted on your journey - we are here for you!!

Thanks for your kind words Linda.  You make a good point when you mention that my tool was still there and still working for me.

Hugs,

Margo

Hi, Margo - It must be a 2 year thing since you and Farrah are right behind me (I was 8/22/05), and I have been doing the same thing. I have been planning on doing the 5 day pouch test too.  I do like Farrah was doing - I often eat till I am miserable.  I am also eating the evil carbs.  Time to get back on the wagon.  Thanks for posting!  I'll help you if you'll help me! Hugs, Laura

Thanks Laura.  I'll definitely be here to help you.  Taking the time to post about what's going on with me and getting it out into the open helped me so much.  Thanks for being here.

Hugs,

Margo

Margo,

You are doing the right thing and your courage to share your truth will set you free.

As a pre-op I am learning so much about the journey and the wonderful support this board gives. One step at a time that is all we can do. Pre-op, Post-op, Graduate it will always be one step, one step, one step.

Mary Jo

Thanks Mary Jo.  I appreciate your support.

 

Hugs,

Margo

Hi Margo, Thanks for posting. The folks on this board are so helpful and supportive. I lurk more than I post, but I had to offer you my support and encouragement........since we are group buddies from BOT!!! :) I have and continue to deal with the carb monster. It's sneaky..........just when you think you have control......life throws a curve. Like the holidays (they have certainly snuck up on me!!) The 5 day pouch test would be good, or just journaling food. I agree that being accountable helps.  Take care, Margo. Keep us posted! Pat

Hi Pat,

Thank you for your comments.  BOT taught me so much, but I'm learning that knowing what to do and how to do it means nothing if your mind keeps short circuiting your efforts.  I'm gonning to take it simply and clear out the toxins for a few days with liquids and then move into the 5 day pouch test.  This should hopefully help me regain some of the control I feel I've lost.

Hugs,

Margo