I need help!!

Good Morning Texas Board,

I haven't been very active lately, I actually do more lurking than anything and I think that is my problem.  Well here goes, I"m trying to jump in and ask for help.

I have been through alot since the beginning of the year, so much emotional turmoil with my working situation. With everything that is going on I've gained 25lbs. and I need to get this off before it gets worse. My daughter is getting married in October and I want to look really nice for that and I need to get it off for my back.

This message board got me through my surgery, recovery and loss and I"m so sorry I tend to stand at the wall and not participate, it truly is hard for me. Well today I am for myself making myself join in and ask for help, please help me.  I need the support, I can't do this on my own. 

The names and faces have changed somewhat so I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone and reconnecting with old friends.  I appreciate the people on this board so much.

Have a blessd day,
Loni

Loni;

You have the tool, now it's just practicing how to use it again. I know you can do it and get that weight off before your daughter's wedding. Set reasonable goals for food and exercise each day and you'll do great.

Julie,
Thank you so much. I've been evaluating my goals today and working on getting things going.
 

just remember 25lbs is probably nothing compared to what you have lost. Just stick to your program and walk, walk and walk. You will be able to do it. I know the Texas heat is unbearable at times. But walk in the early morning if possible and late in the afternoon.

Never give up.
 

Rhonda,

Thank you, I do need to get back to my early morning wrokouts.

Loni, First off we can all realate to you. Second off you have made the first step to get back in involved by posting and letting us know what is going on. I had the regain of 36 lbs. But, because of all my WLS peeps on here, I have lost 46 lbs. We can do this together. If we could have done it alone, we would no have needed the surgery to begin with.
Third off, since we have the same doctor and I know him. Have you gone back to him and told him yet? For me, that was harder than anything because I respect him and his opinon. Go back to him. He will tell you how it is.. Please don't disappear again. I always tell everyone this journey is like everything else in life. You get out of it what you put into it. That is the same with this board. Hugs to you......:)

Kathy, Thank you so much for your support, it means so much to me. I did call Dr. W and I am in a "time-out". Protein shakes and salad for now till I get under 130#'s.  You were so right, calling  him was very hard to do, I feel like I've let him down and I never want to do that. 

Loni

Loni, That is exactly what I knew he was going to tell you to do. That is what he had me do. Except he did not let me eat salads. He knows best.. Good luck. keep us posted. Stay involved with us..

I am still in the honeymoon phase, so take my advice for what it's worth!
 
If I were in your situation, I'd be inclined to do a "reboot" with the five-day pouch test, http://5daypouchtest.com/index.html.  Seems like that would get me back to basics and back to a more disciplined mentality.  Also, I have seen people on this board report that they feel more restriction after they do it.  I have read the plan on the website and it makes a lot of sense to me.

Lorelei,
Thank you so much.  Rebooting is exactly what I need.

Loni