Gained 10 lbs and I need help!

Lori, I think returning to a protein first eating program is always a good idea. Protein keeps you feeling full for longer. Are you able to eat the rice cakes in moderation? If you aren't, perhaps you need to cut them out. Personally I find certain carbohydrate foods to be big triggers for me and I have to stay away from them altogether otherwise I crave more and more of them. I do much better sticking with carbs from vegies and low sugar fruits (in moderation because I can dump). You aren't a fattie, hon, you aren't. I know you feel otherwise. Just go back to the pouch rules and see where it takes you. I bet you'll be pleasantly surprised. Kathy

Hi Lori. I have a similar relationship with Wheat Thins~if I buy them I can down a box in a day or two and then I feel bloated, especailly in my mid section and I hate that feeling....So, I don't buy them very often. I am also an emotional eater and in the process of working on that b/c I've found myself stressed out and reaching for food~Not Good! But, at least we've identified the problem areas, now its just dealing with it. My advice would be to take baby steps~stop the rice cakes, push some more protein, make sure you're getting enough water, etc. That's what helped me shed a few pounds after my fun on the 4th of July~Way too much partying there! You can do this!!!!!!!!! Hugs, Tracy B 328/150 5'9"

Hi Lori, I had my surgery Feb 26, 2004. I went from 300 pounds to 170 and am now back up to 199. I have stayed here for about three months now. I too got very depressed about the gain but still feel great about what I have accomplished. I have not been to see my surgeon in over a year simply because I don't want to face him. I have never taken my vitamins because I dont like them. I do however get a vitamin B-12 shot every ten days. I know what and how I am suppose to eat, I just don't do it. Nothing mentally has changed from before having this surgery so my eating habits and patterns are still wrong and bad. I keep reading about different diets and re-starting this or that but I dont have a clue as to what anyone is talking about. My husband is very supportive but the others in the family such as my Dad keep letting me know that I am getting fat again. (Thanks Dad!) There really is only one thing to do. That is to do what we know we are suppose to do. But good golly....its HARD! I went from wearing a size 24-26 and got down to a 12. I am now back up to a 16. I want to get back to a 12 and will be soooo happy just to stay there. I know I can do it just as yuo can. Maybe we just need to keep in touch and push each other along. Cheryl

I can totally relate to what you are talking about. I am a compulsive eater and cannot stop myself. I eat on every emotion. I direct a daycare center and prepare most of the meals and sample everything of course. I am really struggling and I need some fresh ideas. I live in a small town no where near a gym or rec center. I had surgery in Dec 2005. I was 278 and went to a small framed 259. I wore great clothes, felt great about myself, and know I hate what I see. I am now 180 and totally miserable. I need help!! I want to succeed and be who I know that I am inside. HELP SOMEBODY!!!!! Tracie

Lori, I had RNY WLS just about the same time you did-weigh 125: a weight I certainly never thought I would get to - anyway- I hear the frustration of your emotional eating loud and clear-- it is very hard to stop those years and years of behavior: do you exercise? I do TurboKick- it is a form of Kickboxing- I am a gold certified instructor .. twice a week at the gym- 4 days at home (There is a consumer version of it called Turbo Jam- if you want to know more about it, let me know, and no, I do not work for them)... :-) ... it has helped me so much to maintain a steady weight loss while continuing to lose weight- I wear a size 2 or size 3... all of my sweating helps me through the rough "chocolate" days- one more thing- take this in small steps: let's make your first goal to break 150- then145- do not give yourself a time limit- enjoy the size you are while you working toward another step of the journey- I hope I have not rambled- I am a lurker, but I had to step up and speak up-