Confession, question, and in need of inspiration

Okay, I haven't posted lately, but I had laser eye surgery and couldn't see for quite a few days. I wasn't lucky to be able to have LASIK. I have huge pupils and had to have PRK. I can't say that I would do it again, but it is wonderful to see without glasses!!! I haven't worked out at all in about 2 weeks. And I've eaten everything in sight. Here's my question. How much can you eat in one sitting and how can you tell if you're eating too much? How much is your pouch supposed to stretch? I feel like I'm able to eat way too much and I'm worried about it. I'm just really having a hard time staying motivated. HELP! Jennifer

Hey Jennifer! Welcome back! I am glad your eye surgery went well. I bet it is nice not having to wear glasses! It depends on what I am eating as to how much I can eat and how fast I eat. I can get a 1/2 cup of food in fairly easy and be comfy with that. Your pouch does stretch a little over time, and that's normal. Don't despair! All is not lost!! You can pick up where you left off and move forward. I will say when I don't get my workouts in I want to junk out. So it is a big control issue for me. You know what you need to eat to stay healthy, and you know you need to get back at it in the exercise department. We all have "down" time here and there, just don't guilt yourself over it!! Every day is a do over! Don't stress about the eating as long as you are fueling your body with what it needs! Take care, glad you are back! Val

LASIK is in my future as well. I plan to do it once I am at goal as a present =) Hang in there J. Are you going to any support groups? I find surrounding myself with people in the WLS community has been a huge help.