Yet another Intro

Hello all,

I'm so glad you are here.  Let me tell you a little bit about myself.  I had a VBG with a sleeve gastrectomy in April 2004.  I lost 60 lbs in 6 months and then another 20 over the next year.  I've maintained since then until one month of emo eating.  I gained 30 lbs and promptly went on weigh****chers to get a hold of my constant graze.  That worked great until another emotional upheaval in my life (dontcha hate when that happens?).  I gained 40 back in 3 months.

I was seriously thinking my VBG had failed and was going to get the 2nd half of the surgery.. the DS.  I even had a surgical consult.

Then I was reading about "failures" of WLS (not ones with surgical issues).  But how anyone can circumvent a WLS by improper eating.

Your BOTT site has inspired me to use the tool I have and try again!  I am also going to pursue some pro help in the head shrink area.

I have read The BOTT Basics, bought a spanking new food journal, purged the house of food triggers and have walked 1 mile on the treadmill.  I also planned my lunch and supper and snack.

Hugs to all of you,
Ratkitten

Welcome    Welcome     Welcome     Welcome  

We are so happy to have you here and proud of you for taking that first step.  You are already on yoru way Back On Track just for coming here and taking your baby steps back 

Let us know how we can help as we are here for you all the way 

Take care,
Kathy

Hi Ratkitten,

Welcome to BOTT.  I love it here.  I love the BOTT friends we've become with each other.  I'm constantly motivated and inspired here on our Board. 

I think the emotional eating is among the top behaviors that compromise our wls and weight loss success and maintenance.  After years of easily maintaining my weight, I also went through an big emotional difficulty and bam went back to turning to food for comfort and regain some weight.  I lost it but got in return so many lessons that will help me to keep it off.

Congratulations on getting back on track with your surgery.  I also agree that getting some support from a professional is very helpful.  Been there, done that myself too.  I'd do it all over again without hesitation.

I'm glad you're with us.  You're doing great!

Cathy