I.AM.STRUGGLING,

Have been for three years.....hope to get back on the band wagon. 

I just sent emails to two old "OH" frineds.  I really need help...drinking too much wine....eating too many easy foods.  I never thought it would be so hard.....am hoping that I can have some sucess before my bandiversary.

mebee and chrisbykate.....I hope to hear from you!!!

 

Hope you achieve your goal.  Also hope u hear from friends.  Take care,
Z

You just took the first big step; you admitted you have a problem and asked for help. Now forgive yourself for not being perfect. Beating yourself up won't help but will surely set you back. Then just take a few little steps at a time. For example, start logging all your food/drink. Many of us do it online because all the calorries, carbs, protein, etc. are figured for you. Then maybe cut back on something and start walking a bit. Easy steps. You didn't get everything done right away in the beginning and if you get overwhelmed now you will harm your progress.

I hope this helps a bit, post often with your progress we will be cheering you on.
Sue

I am in the same boat as you are, did great the first year and then put back 45lbs and struggling to take it off.  I was  banded in Feb of 2007, the weight came off so easy and then it stopped.  I also eat easy foods because I don't want to get stuck and I want to feel full. 

Its just time that we "band together" to get back on track.

 I know this for sure, that I did not have an operation on my head! It is my head that gets in the way when I think I can have an extra piece of this or that. 

You seriously need a good nutritionist and to be held accountable for everything you eat.

Do you write a food/drink journal? My nutritionist makes me write each day what I eat.

"IF you BITE IT ...WRITE IT"  is her philosophy.....

Get a support group. OA is great (overeaters anonymous).....

Keep sharing!

Hugz,

Suzanne



SW 265
CW 217
GW 165

Sorry you are having a hard time. I would take one step at a time. For sure I think the first step is to cut out the wine. It has tons of calories and reduces your inhibitions so you may eat things you wouldn't otherwise. Then, I would cut down on carbs. Next, I would start an excersise program. Start out slow and gradually increase your duration/intensity. Also, make sure you are getting at least 60 gms of protien and 64oz water a day. Journaling would be great. Hope this helps! Keep us posted on how your doing.

Hi - I'm sorry you are struggling

I like to record my food and water on Myfitnesspal.com. It's not perfect, but it is fairly convenient and I can print out the info to share with my NUT (nutricianist (can't spell)).

I also had to get tempting food out of the house. Even though I'm only on pureed, I'm eyeing up my daughter's snacks (maybe I could?). I just had surgery, so that has been a motivator to comply. But I told my family "we're in this together" and we won't be bringing that kind of stuff into the house.
I have several friends who are "naturally thin" but they don't allow "bad" foods into the house.

There is a support meeting here on OH too (barriatric buddy). It's Mon nights.

I wish you the best!

Be encoouraged.  This site has survived for so long because we all struggle and lean on each other for support.  I've said it before that no one understands us like us.  You've come to the right place.  Read all the posts you can get the inspiration and motivation you need.  Reach out to your fellow members and share your experience with newbies.  You'll be making strides in the right direction in no time.

Be encouraged and press forward.