Jumping on the bandwagon...again

I'm off to see my surgeon today after nearly a year since my last visit.  I'm now almost 3 years post op and have not made much progress since I last saw him, I've actually gained about 12 lbs.  So, I'm headed back today to try to get back on the losing side.

The last year has been laced with stress, stress and more stress and what do you know, I'm a stress eater.  The stress isn't totally gone but it's better than it was so I think I'm ready to get back into this.  The sad thing is that I've wasted a year with my tool.  Such is life.  It's time to move forward.

Wish me luck today.

Good for you that you're getting back on the road.  12lbs in a year?  That's not bad considered all the stress you've endured.  I too, am a stress eater, so I totally get it.  

You know what you need to do, and it sounds like you're focused.  The past is just that.  Look toward the future and focus on the present.

You can do this!!!!
Good luck,
~ Barbara

Good luck and congrats on moving forward!

I agree with the other poster...12 lbs in an extremely stressful year doesn't really seem that bad. If it had been me when I had my band, I could have gained 12 lbs in just a couple of non-stressful months! So, congrats to you for turning this around before it became 20-30-40 lbs.

Best of luck,
Lindsey

 

I'm right there with you! I've got an appt for a visit coming up next month, but it's been almost 2 years! uuugh! I REALLY deserve a swift kick! Like you, I've had a TON of stress...thank God for my band, or I would have Stress Eaten my way through  the weight I've lost in a twinkling of an eye! I need to get motivated again SOO badly! I had even spoken to my surgeons office about getting a revision to RNY!   (Stress'll make you think of some crazy stuff won't it??).  Best of luck to you, hon! We can get through this! Our bands got us through a GREAT beginning, and we can continue through a successful end!

I wonder is some counseling will help. Seems like you need to find healthier ways of dealing with stress. However, as already stated, 12 pounds over a year really isn't that bad. That's great your going to see your surgeon, a great first step in getting back on the wagon. If you have a psychologist and/or nutritonist as part of the team, see them too. Good luck!

Today is a new day and I would like to think that I've learned from my mistakes.  To move forward you just have to take one step at a time!

Thank you all for your positive messages!

I lost my father last year and gained 20 pounds in a short time.. because it was so much so quickly it made me realize I needed to put the brakes on!!

It has taken me awhile to lose those 20 pounds.. I lose 10 gain 2 lose 3 gain 1 lose 4 .. you get my drift.. part of the problem is I let VERY bad habits back into my life.. like sitting front of the TV and mindless eating... after surgery I wouldn't dare buy chips or crackers and sit in front of the TV ... I know what the issues are and I'm working on them.. if I'm going to indulge in wine or dessert GYM and an extra 30 min for the treat and if I'm not going to work out I make sure my calories are in check for the day.. I'm trying not obsess either way...I'm trying to find a natural balance it's not easy but I'm on my way.. I'm down 14 pounds and 7 pounds away from my first mini goal.

You can do this.. see my story above.. I'm sure you can relate to some.

GOOD Luck

Hello!!
I am in the same boat as you and I know that you and I will both succeed, we have acknowledged our mistakes and are ready to get back on the wagon!!! Good luck with your new revised journey, let me know how your doing and I will do the same!! I am getting ready to go get my bloodwork redone so I can make an appointment with my Dr also!!! Before we know it we will be back on the losing side and feeling much better!!!

Good luck GrandmaT

I went to my appointment with my head hanging.  I was embarrassed and ashamed that I had let my eating get so out of control.  Thankfully the doctor and staff were all glad that I came in so I can start moving forward.  I did get a .25cc fill and a journal so now I'm back to tracking my food intake and keeping my calories at 1200 per day.

I can't tell you how thankful I am for all of your support.  Today was scary for me but I kept remembering what everyone said and I did what I had to do.  We can all do this...together!

It sounds like you are working on a turn-around!  You can do it!  Just take it one day, one hour, one minute at a time.  Good luck and good thoughts!