Getting back on track (a WLS post!)

Sorry to go off-topic with an actual WLS post... but I need to try to hang out on the boards more. I've been on the main board recently. And I re-did my website (www.theroadtothin.com). I went for almost two years being able to eat whatever I wanted. (Or, rather, my BRAIN THOUGHT I was eating whatever I wanted.) First, I was out of surgery.. then I got pregnant and had a hard time eating. Since January I've done a lot of stress eating. I haven 't gained much... but I gained back what I lost after I had the babies and was breastfeeding. So the gain is enough to scare me. I am trying really hard to remember the rules and stuff again. CHeese sticks.. no carbs... small meals... no grazing (candy grazing is the downfall). I require assistance! Gimme a skinny shoulder!

I have noticed ups and downs but nothing really sticking. My biggest downfall is Big Hunks. I have managed to get Deb hooked on them also. Funny thing is ever sense her revision by my surgeon she is having a lot of the same side effects as me. Isn't that strange? Must be the way he does things or something. I bet if ya went back to a liquid diet for a few days it would shrink you pouchy back down and things would be thin again! I wish I had better advice or words of wisdom hun. But the positive is you were a babe heavy too so no worries right? Now you be a hot momma no matter how much ya weigh! SParky

i got a skinny shoulder and saggy bewbies if you want actually.. after the first year.. kinda right after the 1st GB trip I started putting on some weight.. it's kinda balanced out and I've been maintaining around the same weight for a long time now.. which I'm grateful for. I wouldn't mind dropping some *as always* but glad to be maintaining too. I just reflect on what I eat that I think is hurting me.. like a couple weeks ago I was feeling *thinner* and realized I cut out Peanut Butter and sunflower seeds at work. This week I've been eating sunflower seeds and a few cookies that the *downstair employees* have.. and feel heavier. So today I had just one cookie and gave the other to Kim.. The seeds have a lot of salt.. by the end of the day, my tongue is sooo dry.. and I don't drink water.. so I need to back off them again. it's never ending.. ALWAYS something.. and I still HATE and DON'T exercise.. except for everyday living.. walking.. shopping good to see ya Marie.. hope baby Daniel is doing wonderful and we get to see pics soon!! If it's Utube.. I don't get to see 'em.. don't know why.. but can't.

I am with you. I am 21 weeks along already with Mini Bean and I am up about 10 pounds already. I gained 19 total with Mallory. This scares me. But .. Once I deliver, I will be back on track as I want to break into the wonderful world of single digit sizes... I was almost there and got pg again... this wont happen a third time.. so I will devote my energy to raising my girls and losing the pounds! I (because I gained 6 pounds in one month .. found out Monday)... have gone back to healthier choices for snacks.. like triscuits, apples... Salads for lunch with turkey or chicken... I am trying but as you know, it is hard when you are fighting the cravings. Watch your choices in food.. water load before meals.. read the pouch rules again.. you can do it!!!! Beckie

When did you start gaining weight during your pregnancy? I was wondering because I have not gained any yet, as a matter of fact I have lost a few. I am not too worried because I was 20 over to start with.

I started gaining with Mallory around 5 months. This time it was around the start of my 4th month. Of course, I blame it on Halloween candy strictly

Hi Maria.... It is sooo great to see you back.... I agree with you 100%....I am thinking that is why I am sick all the time, cause I am trying to be more 'normal'....and I am not following the rules of WLS.... It's hard to stay on a "permanent diet" It is a double problem for me, cause I have a husband that also had WLS, and I am the cook of the house, and I am not only making myself fail, but I am making him fail too..... and I HATE it!! It is even harder having kids in the house, cause I feel the need to have snacks and easy stuff for them.... It doesn't matter how much classes, psych sessions, info that is given, nobody cvan tell you exactly how hard this surgery actually is!!! Since I married, I have put on about 10 pounds... Since I met Kevin, I have put on about 20..... It sucks! and Yes, it is scary! But, we are all here to support each other....its just finding the will power... Hugs, jen

Just try not to be too strict with yourself...I found that when I was trying to get back on track and was too extreme it just back fired.