Struggling
I dont' know so much about overcoming the fears so much as just trying to work through them. I think that's the best we can do. We didn't get to where we were presurgery feeling confident and in control and secure, at least I didn't.
I am having a time with putting my head around my doctor saying that I still needed to lose 10 pounds but then he EXPECTS 20 pounds back on his patients. I am determined to prove him wrong.
Add me to the list of those that has settled back up about 5 to 8 (sometimes 10) pounds from my lowest. I don't like it, but it seems my body wants to be there. I had an aunt that told me at Thanksgiving that she is glad I put the 5 pounds back on because I looked too thin and drawn when I was at my lowest. And I look much healthier at this weight.
Those preconceived notions and scale numbers seem to stay with us no matter how we try to overcome them.
Becky
forgiveness is giving up the hope that the past could be any different
I am so glad you posted this. I've been feeling exactly like you these past few months. I also believe that these fears feed our bad eating habits. It's a slippery slope.
If nothing else, just know that your posted touched me and now maybe I will be more willing to spend time out here and get the much needed support I need. After all, this is a journey, we'll have to work on this "the rest of our lives".
Hugs,
Lisa D. Martinez
OH Support Group Leader - Fitter Healthier Happier
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I guess Tina that most of us put some wt. back on. Very few don't. It doesn't mean it's right or wrong. I think everyone needs a little obsessing about what they're eating or drinking in a way,but not too much of an obsession. I obsess about how much liquids I get in and I know I would have gained more than the 20 lbs. I did if I didn't get in lots of liquids every day. For me if I spend a lot of time drinking, I"m not cramming food into my mouth!
Karla
Karla Lewis 337/194/175
Lap RNY 1-23-2006 Dr. Terry Scarborough Houston, TX
Lipo 4-27-2007 Dr. David Wainwright Houston, TX
LBL 11-13-2007 Dr. David Wainwright Houston, TX
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