I'm back and in trouble

Hi All, It has been awhile since I've posted. A little background, thru diet and exercise I lost 102 pounds. I had about 40 - 50 more to go. In the past year I have gained, 70 pounds back, yes 70 ugly, horrible, diabetes causing pounds back. I am telling all of you this now, because I am getting this weight off again, I am changing my life. My whole life is out of control. My blood sugar is high, yet I am too ashamed to go to the doctor for meds. I am miserable at work, and have hardly anything to wear. What a lesson I've learned. I was so sure I wouldn't gain any back. I know you hear this time and time again, but the weight just seem to come on so quickly. No more of this madness!! Ann 306/272/150 - was 204

Hi Ann, I'm glad to meet you, I am new to the board this week. I am sorry for your setback. I had a definite one over Xmas where I clearly wasn'****ching what I was doing so I spent most of January taking off what I put on over the holidays. When I think of what I have lost over the years only to take it off again!! Anyway best of wishes on this venture. I am hoping this board will become more active and that we can support each other in our valiant efforts! Sherry

Thanks Sherry! I appreciate the support. Valiant efforts is right! This is the worse time of the day for me. Afternoons, I just want to pig out I will check out your profile so I can officially meet ya! Ann

Ann, I haven't gotten around to it yet but will make ANOTHER valiant effort regarding the profile this coming weekend. I have a lot of weight to lose and have not gotten up enough nerve to put any numbers out there. I have lost 68# since September by really watching my intake (except for that Christmas thing) and by exercising in a physical therapy program. I absolutely despise exercise but am hoping to have a change of heart if/when it feels better.... I am in the healthcare business so I'm sort of managing this myself although I check in with my internist regularly (who's pretty happy I'm doing something). Take care! Sherry

Hi Sherry, 65 pounds is great!! Weigh to go

At least you did not gain all of it back! Be encouraged! So many times, there's even more when the gain back happens. It sucks, it really does, how fast it comes back. Not many of us would be here on obesity help.com if we did not feel the hopelessness and despair of weight gain. Pretty much, we all seriously THOUGHT about WLS to do this. Not that that is the be all to end all. But it gives me hope...this is my last time doing it the old fashioned way. I know for me, i am hoping one of these times, whatever i try will STICK. Just like cig smoking, I truly felt so out of control with that and kicked that after I don't even know how many attempts. I realize one cannot quit eating, like with cigs, but still, the feelings of out of control are so similar. I recall that when I first tried to quit smoking, I prayed to God to remove my desire to smoke, and i believe that happened. To translate that to food habits, I would say I need to ask for the desire to stick to my food plan stays with me each meal and snack.

Hi Neecee, I agree with you. This is my last attempt of weight loss, without surgery. Because of the diabetes, I really need to get serious about a long term solution. So...we will see how it goes Thanks for your kind words. Ann

Hi Ann, I'm so sorry for you. I do understand how you feel, though. Please, don't be embarrased to talk to your doctor. If your blood sugar is out of control, you need medical help. Then, you'll be ready physically to restart your program. I wish you the very best, Juli

Welcome back, Ann! As my Latin teacher often said to us, "If you did it once, you can do it again." And you can! Please reach out to us for any support you might need.