I think I am getting this now!!

well after my meeting the other night yesterday was a great day for me, no mess ups, i measured everything had a great lunch thanks Susan! And i even went to visit someone in the hospital and prepared myself and brought my food. I think i am getting the hang of it but it still is so hard. I was in the city at Temple hospital so driving was a killer all i was seeing was food, food, food, all around me and i know thats never gonna change but i was strong enough to say nah! i dont need that, when i eat something i say to myself should i be eating this?(thanks patrick) You all have been such a great support for me and i will continue to put forth the effort:) It's gonna be about me now!

I am so happy to hear this!! We are here for whatever you need! You ARE on the right track now and you WILL succeed! Will there be speed bumps - abosulutely! But that is when your support system is the most important! And guess what we are here for everything - if your kid is sick, your signifigant other ticks you off or you have a bad day at work...

Liz

Head Hunger sucks big time and we all get it - right now you're adjusting to all these new changes in not only your body but your life, and in order to succeed now is the best time to get your head and body adjusted to the changes. Are all the rest of us out here perfect? HA-HA-HA!! Not n a million years - but right after surgery is the best time to concentrate on your food choices, your portion sizes, and your water and exercise - make it a habit - old habits die hard but they can be replaced with new ones.

And yes, it is all about YOU right now - other people will just have to understand that because there will be people who comment on you not eating something or how you're eating - ignore it - you did this for you and your health. And trust me, those billboards and restaurants touting big steaks, Big Mac's and big food would make you sick as a dog right now and cause you intense pain and suffering, so try to keep that in mind when you see those signs and restaurants.

Wish you all the best - this forum is awesome for support and we all started right where you are now, and one day you'll be offering up advice to 'newbies'!

Kathy

Oh Good!  I'm glad you are getting back on the wagon.    The fast food thing will get easier especially as you see the scale move you'll be less tempted.

Yippe skippy!

I remember right after surgery it seemed as if EVERY commercial on TV was FOOD. Now after 6 months I dont even notice if a food commercial comes on (other than the fliet-o-fish one)

It will get better.

It's a long road and it takes a lot of "practice" but this tool will serve you well.  Congrats on packing your food and what not - that is the most important thing ever!!  Keep in touch!

Pam