Help.. Need my Oh Family

I am 16 months out from my RNY and have went from 310 down to 142 and now back up to 146. I have not been eating as well as I should have been for a while and have slipped back into some old habits. Stress at home and work have hit me hard. But I make NO EXCUSES for myself. I know what to do and how to do it. But I just need my OH family to rally around me and help cheer me along and renew that excitement of those early days of losing weight. I am trying to find someone to share the membership fee at the Amerihost so I can afford to swim again. I know $30.00 a month doesnt seem like much but when money is tight that money has to go for bills. ARGH.. I am going to the Oh Convention in Columbus on the 18th and hope that the love and support will be just the spark that I need. I ask for each of you to send encouragement and prayers my way that I can kick myself in the buttocks and get the rest of this weight off. I am scared to death to see that scale go up and wont go another day eating as I have been. Thank you for listening and HELP me!!!! Lots of Love and hugs Miss Laura

You look fabulous. When I was beginning this journey you were one of the people that was an inspiration to me. You are always postive and look so good. It is good that you are recognizing that old habits are slipping back. Now is the time to kick them before they lead to a large gain. I hope to go to the OH convention also. I'll be there to give you a big congratulations hug for getting back on track. You can do this. You've come to far to give up now. Dianna

Dianna.. Thanks a bunch for the warm and fuzzies. I have just had so much stress in my life lately that I feel the need to be surrounded by positive loving people who truly understand this lifelong struggle. My oldest girl Amanda was diagnosed 3 months ago with Cervical cancer, and its been heavy on my heart. Work at Walmart has been stressful and I found myself eating the wrong things just to fill that empty place in my soul. But Now that I am reconnecting with my WLS family I am finding my strength again. I appreciate your response so much.. Hugs and smooshes Laura

Miss Laura, I think we overreact sometimes from a few pounds on the scale, but you're smart to recognize the problem quickly. I'm a stress eater too, and some things that help me are remembering the basics,(protein,water, veggies, lowcarbs) staying active, staying connected, and keeping a record, or at least good mental notes on food eaten. We're here for you. Is there a local support group? Even if you have to travel like I do, it's well worth it. You CAN do this! Doug

It really is all about being AWARE of your body and what you are putting into it. When you have the time to think and prepare what you are going to eat it is always much healthier than when we are eating on the run.. Thank you for the encouragement. I do KNOW what to do, and I am intending on doing it. Pretty funny last night I got the dumbells out and was lifting while I was watching Tv in bed. .. I dozed off and a ten pound dumbell conked me on my forehead.. Talking about knocking some sense into me.. !!!!!!! Thanks to all of you, you are the best.!!! Love ya Laura

for Laura!! You can d o it girl!!! Maris

Laura, I know what you are feeling, I am soo afraid of gaining any weight back. Hugs to you.. stay connected.. I know I do so much better when I am here.. I do need to find a local support group too. Remember where your strength comes from.. Peace, Pam