Things are not going the best way!!

Hello all,

I know I don't post often but I am in need of some encouragement, good words, and support from one of the best boards on OH.  I am one year out from my surgery (Oct 1) and have lost 105lbs to date.  I am very happy with my progress, grateful for what I have accomplished and would do it all again in a heartbeat.  

But, I feel like things are getting out of control.  I had to have knee surgery in July for a torn meniscus and that put my exercising on hold from May to September.  It has been hard for me to get back into the swing of things as far as exercising goes.  I recently purchased the Wii and started doing that but not as faithful as I know I should.  

Now, my eating has taken a whole new turn.  I am eating things I know I shouldn't and things that I know are not good for me.  I keep telling myself that tomorrow will not be the same and I can stop this.  I am having such a hard time lately and have begun to make poor decisions.

I guess I am venting and just need to hear from you all that maybe this has happened to some of you and that I am not alone in this.

Thanks for listening,

Tracy

I damaged tendons in my foot and was off it for a few months (just starting to really use it again).  I had a huge issue preventing weight from coming back on with no exercise, so much so that I was replacing at least one meal with just a protein shake- and that only stopped the backslide. 

As for the food issue- we have struggled with food our whole lives and if we let the food win- we go right back to where we were.  I would get back in touch with your nutritionist for at least one visit.  I'm sure you know where you are going wrong- but sometimes it just takes someone else to really get you back on track.

Wishing you the best!

Hi Tracy,

You are not the only one out of control..believe me~!!  My situation is not quite as bad as yours, but on the same level...

Back a few months ago, I got something stuck and ended up with a swollen stoma..had 1cc taken out and gained 11 pounds.  He put 1/2 cc back in to see how I would do, and started back on my little merry way hoping to use at least 1/2 of my fill back to my advantage..then..BAM..I was in a car accident and hurt my back...with all the drugs I am on including steriods and anti-immflamitories I have put on another 9 pounds...and can't exercise too much until my lower sacram heals and the muscles heal.\

I will admit, I have other things going on in my life that are causing depression, etc and I have had made some really bad choices.

Are you getting physical therapy?  That will build your muscles, heal your leg and hopefully help you gain some self esteem.   I just started therapy but it is mostly heat, massage, sonogram and ice...but hopefully will build up into strengthing exercises.

My most important thing to you is to keep the faith...this is only a MINOR setback...heal, get better and you will be on top of your game soon....I sit here day after day and between being bored and depressed...I EAT.  My husband has moved all the bad stuff out of my way to help me...just remember..you WILL be back and better than ever!!!!!!

If you need to talk, PM me!!!  Best of luck to you..we can do this!!

Kristen

Hi Kristen,

Thank you for the reply and the words of encouragement.  My knee has been better but I just can't seem to get back into the swing of things.  I am leaving for Bermuda on Sunday with my husband so maybe some R&R will get me back into the right frame of mind.

Thanks again,

Tracy

Tracy,

A little R&R is EXACTLY what you need!!  Take time for yourself and get a massage or do something nice for yourself..give yourself time to reflect on how far you have come..because you really have done sooo well!!

It will happen..we all have setbacks..c'mon, it wouldn't be life if we didn't right.  There is a light at the end of the tunnel for both of us and we WILL come up on top.

Don't focus too much on the negative...just take the time for YOU and enjoy your vacation!!!

Let me know how it was...I am soooo envious!!!

Kristen

Hey Tracy,
 
 I hear what you are saying.  I has surgery  in april and then in july i dislocated my hip.  I had to have a total hip replacement in sept.  so from july to  now I could not exercise much.  and from july to sept  none at all.  During that time when I could not exercise at all I  slowed up with the wt. loss.  Now I am walking over a mile everyother day. and therpy for the hip 2x wk. So I am loosing again.  I found it hard at 1st to get back into it but, I had to  make myself do it. I look at it as I did not go though this to end up back where I started.  I find this board helps so that is a good 1st step getting back on track and  the support groups are good to go to. Take it one day at a time.  Remind yourself daily why you had surgery a year ago.   By the way  wtg on the 105lbs loss that is great.

Lisa