Making Lousy Choices

Hi All, This is the first time I am posting to this board and I hope I am in the right place. I am 23 weeks post-op and I find myslef making some terrible choices. I don't feel hungry, I can't even say I am having cravings but the past few days, I have been eating junk. I need a sweet or salt fix everyday. I am frustrated. I can't seem to stop. I'm scared. I don't know what to do. I am angry with myself and fearful that I will screw this up. In the morning when I pack my lunch for work, I pack all the right things, but during the day that the snack machine calls to me and I always seem to give in. I don't know what to do. I do not want this pattern to continue, but I am having a hard time stopping it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks ~ Christine

Hi Christine, I understand your frustration and your fears because I myself have been there done that but just remember that being aware of the problem is the first step to finding a solution. Just remember that your brain has not be revamped-only your digestive system and when you have a bad to just be more aware of your eating patterns the next day. Sometimes things stress or upset us and we might still lean on food for solice so just be more concious of emotional factors that sometimes make us crave certain foods. Also I don't know if you already do this but get to support meetings to gain help from others who have had WLS and suffer from some of the same issues because they can be very encouraging. Take care and I wish you all the best. Prycey Lady RNY 2/2/05 373/236/185??

Thanks for responding and the words of encouragement and support. Because I am acutely aware of this pitfall, I have been paying closer attention to what I am eating and when. These "cravings" seem to be out of my control and I guess that was the one thing I expected this surgery to give back to me -- CONTROL. I have not attended a support group in my area, each month the date has rolled around I have either missed it or had other obligations. I will make it a point to attend. I think you are right it will be helpful to talk with others that have been there and done that. Thanks again for you support and encouragement!! Christine 6/22/05 364/270/?

Hey all i am doing very bad just wanting to eat so bad even though i know it is hurting me i have a 2 kid and a sister and her two kids an an husband like person around me and they are all eating all the time with is driviing me crazy i have eaten all day a litle at a time crazy hu i know that thhis is not wright help me girls and guys be coming deressed and i tend to yell at others and be grourdhy just cause food you believe that let me know judy