~ grrrrrr...I have been stuffing my face & cannot get up! ~

I had my lap band (had to it was jeopardizing my health) out on Dec 7th...after 5 years...I lost & kept over 100 pounds off all that time....now I weighed myself & I have gained almost 15 pounds since Dec 7th! I am not freaking...but I am not sure how to pull my boot straps up & do this on my own as I am unable to have another surgery...and frankly...I want to learn why I eat the way I do & once & for all be rid of this demon & learn how to treat myself with respect & love and eat healthy and make a lifestyle change. I have lost over 900 pounds in my life....another diet makes me cringe...I am at a crossroads...clothes are tight.....wanting to do the right things...but keep going back to food to ...to...I don't know why I run to food!!!!!!!!!!!! I needed to write this as I have no where to turn…I mean my friends don’t understand…..my bf…I am afraid I am disappointing him as much as I am myself....I know you all know the struggle...I don't know what I am looking for...maybe a butt kicking...or help in changing my thoughts towards my body & health...grrrr....I so seriously thought I could do this without that band....I can...just don't know which way to turn or how or what to eat and having a hard time finding the motivation to exercise.

 

I am confused….anyone have suggestions on where to start??

 

 

 

Thanks!

 

You just made a start!  Come in here and lend us a hand and maybe you will pick up good tips, and certainly discussion.   For me, it really helps to post.  My thoughts are more organized, my plan for each day feels more clear.  Welcome....please stick around.

Posting here can be a great substitute for misplaced eating. Start samll is what I say. Focus on eating healthy. NO diets! To me, saying I am on a diet is setup for failure. I am making serious life changes. I started with smaller portions and then moved on to better choices. Now, I don't crave sweets or even food for that fact. Small portions literally STUFF me so full sometimes I am actually uncomfortable just as if I had gone to a buffet and eaten to my heart's content.  Start small with changes you can handle and continue to add to it. When you frustrated or tempted, post and vent!! YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!! Beth

There is a lot of great support here.  Sorry to hear the band didn't work for you, that must of been quite emotional for you having to get it removed.  But better safe than sorry and your health comes first.  That is why this board is so great.  No matter if you have WLS or not, everyone has to learn how to eat correctly and modify our behaviors some how.  This is definitely the board for you.  Welcome!

Hi! I've read your story some time ago.  I'm sorry about all of your difficulties.  I'm too am curious at why you can't have another surgery.  Do you not want another surgery? Anyways it is great that you are trying to figure this all out.  You will do well!  Weigh****chers isn't a bad idea to keep accountable.  You I am sure aren't far from your goal weight - go to some meetings, reach goal there and become a "lifetime member" and you'll have free meetings for life as long as you stay at your goal weight range.  Good luck & God Bless, Leila