using bad habits again

I've hit a plateau and it's only been 3 weeks. I know that I'm going back to bad habits. I've been grazing. I know I shouldn't. I'm also PMSing. But I did go for a walk today. A small one but none the less I did. I'm going to start fresh tomorrow. I know the problem is I don't know what to eat. So I thought about it and I'm going to start tonight, I'm going to make a menu for the next day so I know what to eat. Please pray. Thanks for listening Wendy Fowler

Good Morning Wendy, Good luck with your menu. You know I am still a pre-oper but I am scared that I am not going to know what to eat after surgery. Did you have you surgery at MUSC? If so call the nutrionalist there Laura Nance 792-3880 her email is [email protected]. Good Luck, I hope this helps and I will be praying for you. Britt

That kind of happens however it is OK do not beat youself up about it you are still not consuming as much as before. The first month or so you have to try things to see how they sit and if it is something that your body will not accept it will come back up. The hardest part for me was meat until I learned the rarer the meat the better the digestion. If it was over cooked it felt like it would get stuck. Unfortunately you plateu alot and get discouraged but compared to the old world it is still better. Try to snack on ceral or vegtables and than you will not feel as bad. Try a slice of ham rolled with cheese. The important part is getting your protein. Keep up the good work and don't get discouraged. The worst part is the family watching everything you eat. They will drive you nuts...

Hey Wendy,I wish I could be there to give you a big hug sweetie.I know what your going thru.It took me a long time to get my routine down,I felt like nothing was right in my life,like someone had shook it upside down,so what your feeling is normal.For me feeling crazy was only me feeling my "feelings",I had stuffed them down for so long,hiding them with eating, all of a sudden I was feeling things like anger,sadness,stress...lol it was awful. You need to really start a new life for yourself in a way.You need a new routine.Dont think so much about the "food" part of it,get up in the AM and have your BF and start your day there.make yourself take that walk,even if its just outside around the yard,just do it.i dont know if you keep a journal,if not start writing things down.I have always kept one, I look back now and think WOW. I thought Id never make it through that part of my life and woohooo I did.It is a great way to "get it all out".Im sure you feel very alone right now also,I know I did and so did a lot of my friends that have had WLS.It is hard for ppl to relate to what you are going through.I promise you,it will get better hon,your only three weeks out,give yourself a break,your body isnt even healed yet,you just went through something major..REMEMBER..lol.I hope this helps,I hope it helps to know your not alone sweetie,we are all here for you at anytime you need a friend.As far a****ting a plateau,your first weight lose is water weight(I know I was crushed too) are you weighing everyday? If so,BAD GIRL..dint do that to yourself,that is to much preasure.I dont have scales in my house,I weigh at the Dr's office once a month and thats it,I would drive myself crazy if I had scales in my house.I went to Dr.Stricklands office today to do my 4 month check-up and have blood work done.I am happy to say I am now a BIG LOSER,I am down 104lbs. So you see,I was where you are right now,i never thought I would lose,I thought I was going to be the one person that failed. I am a winner and so are you..just believe in yourself and give it time...OK!!! Take care and im here if you need a shoulder..get to that journaling girl..Renee Columbia SC

Just when you think you are so prepared you find you aren't! I have a feeling that might be me as well! From all the reading I have done, everyone goes through these small spurts of rough times. Keep believing in yourself and take baby steps Wendy. Changing habits takes time. most important is drinking water, walking every day even if just for a little bit. Get through one day at a time kiddo. I am now waiting on insurance approval, and I can TASTE the surgery! Hope to see you on the 20th at Trident. Lori P.S. Save this email and email it back to me when I am having troubles, I may just smack myself !!