Frustrated at Myself

I have not lost near what I thought I would but I know a lot of it is my fault. I had pneumonia, then a round of cold sores, and a staff infection so I am not exercising nor drinking the water I need to drink. I still have trouble with eating tho I am sure some of it is because of liquids. I try not to drink anything and have never been a big drinker with meals but i feel like I must sip or it doesn't go down. Then I get air bubbles and either PB or walk around until I can get them up. These are my problems but I think I am in such a slump from not feeling well I don't do what I need to. I need a new attitude for the New Year. I really want to get off another 50# before end of spring. I have lost 32# since surgery in September but given all the problems I've had and being unable to eat I had hoped for more. Guess I will just have to be more patient. I'm really happy for those of you who are "popping" it off and hope I can get myself motivated to "get busy". Just needed to vent. Sandy

Keep your chin up and try to follow your surgeon's program the best that you can. Do your best to keep yourself accountable by coming on here or attending a support group on a regular basis. Write down your goals for weight loss and eating and stick them on your refrigerator. Write it on your bathroom mirror with a dry erase pen or on one of your windows. (I do this all the time to help memorize bible scriptures). Set out 4 or 5 16 oz bottles of water in the morning and do your best to finish them by bedtime each day. I know it is a lot of work. I'm right there with you on forcing stuff down. I have the same problem with the CIB my diettician wants me to have. It is hard, but the payoff will be worth it in the end. Congrats on your 32 pound loss. That's something to be proud of. HUGS Jaimee

Sandy, I know it is very hard but you need your protein to feel some energy! At least, I do. There seems to be an immediate result when I choke down something with protein - and dehydration makes a person feel very fatigued. I really have to force myself to down all tha****er and still don't drink enough. And I haven't figured out yet what I can eat regularly. Getting sick of of chicken noodle soup! But we gotta do, what we gotta do. So let's all help each other. Eventually we'll get better and better at this until it becomes second nature. Please take care. Kitty B. RNY 12/13/04 251 / 230