My "OOOOH" Moment

Hello everyone!!  Some of you may remember me, most of you probably don't but, My name is Rae and I had my surgery almost 2 years ago.  Prior to and about a year after my surgery, I was a FAITHFUL member of OH. I mean, I was here all of the time!!  I loved "listening" to people share their journey and I loved seeing people's lives change.  One thing that bothered me though? I never got how people started having issues again with food or with exercise or with being hungry or with gaining weight or not losing weight. But about 6 months ago, I had an "OOOHHH" moment.  I felt something in my stomach that I hadn't felt in a really long time...I felt HUNGER!  I noticed that I was able to eat more than I had been eating. My weight loss all but stopped. I was able to eat things that I wasn't eating before. OOOOOHHHHHHH..that's what people were talking about!!  OMG!!!  But, thankfully, I'm on track, just recognizing my food triggers and that this surgery is truly on the stomach and not on the brain.  I am an emotional eater and I eat because I can.  I'm eating smaller amounts but still having some issues with not always choosing the healthy foods.  I work out all of the time so that's not an issue.  Protein is a problem for me because I realized that I slowly weaned myself off of protein drinks and I think that is where a  lot of my hunger issues are coming from. I also feel that by NOT coming to this forum, I was not holding myself accountable. I think that OH is a very important part of the process. Just seeing and hearing other people speak of their journey is a great motivator. So although life is really busy, I'm going to make an effort to come here more, even if it's just to "lurk" . Hope everyone is well...

Welcome home Rae,  Yep when hunger comes back it's a grey hair biotch. 

There are a bunch of us dealing with getting re-focused and weight gain on the board as of a few days ago,  feel free to comment on the thread when you feel you want or need to.  We are all in this struggle together.

Welcome back, and don't be a stranger.

Welcome back      .  Some folks hate the use of the "D" word but I use it liberally.  The wls diet is for life.  If we are going to stick with this protein first regimine, most of us will always need support.  Glad you're back. 

I know what you're saying, when my surgery was new I

couldn't imagine being "greedy" again ..... but hey here I am.

I'm back on track now  and gotta stay here.  Glad you came 

back to BAF and wish you good success getting to your goals.

Together we can do this.

 

 and welcome back RaeRae!

Girl, you ain't neva lied about how the hunger does find it's way back eventually.  SMDH

Glad you stayed on track and recognized that it could become a serious problem if not under control.

Hello Rae,
Today was a huge step for you and a good choice coming back to OH.com!   I was the same way.  Got over confident and happy.  No time for OH.com and here I am back. I used to read about people saying they had gained weight and said the same thing.  That will never be me.  I took a 3 year hiatus.  I just started back here in March this year. 

Good for you getting yourself in check early.  I was not so fortunate but I am am on track now.  It is s struggle, but that is OK.  Now that the honeymoon is over, I am in it for life.  I stumbled but I can get up.  We all can.  Welcome and even if you lurk, that is helping you stay mindful of your choices and the life we need to maintain.

Good for you Rae...I am 8 yrs out and it is a struggle everyday.  I have just returned to my OH home too so we can partner up against the old timers. LOL

Thank you to everyone for your responses.  I really miss coming here so I'm glad that I'm back!!  My music conference is this weekend so i will not be on until after that.  Love you all, God bless!!

Welcome back Rae!

Welcome back! I too am back to get my head on straight again after two years post op. Thanks for the bravery in you honesty!