new to BOTT

Good Morning everyone....I am new here but have been lurking for a few days now.....You guys are amazing for each other.  I am 5 yrs out and have gained 30#...it's got to go!  Thanks to you...I have been journaling everything I eat just to see exactly what I do eat.... It was not good...In addition I had my first physical in 3 yrs....Iknow I know bad tammie...but iIam working on getting BOT....Labs showed LOW iron..like a 25...so...I've learned from you in the past week...protein protein protein(mixed with high iron foods and oral supplimentation)  and water first...duh!  like you say once you get focused on getting that in there is no room for much else!!! and the carb craving simply goes away....my pouch apparently has also shrunk ! naturally restoring portion control....bottom line I lost 3#'s so far just lurking...THANK YOU for being so dedicated to yourselves and others!  I appreciate what you do here!

Welcome !  Lurking is allowed but joining is more fun !  This is a great bunch of people.  I have lost 18 pounds since I started BOTT back in November, it has been wonderful for me.  Everyone here is so supportive and positive !  Keep up the good work !

Hi Tammie,

You're among a bunch of people filled with so much knowledge about getting back on track.  You're going to think that this is crazy, but it took me 9 years to realize that exercise does help.  Who knew!  Having my surgery 10 yrs. ago, there wasn't much info on maintenance or where to start over.  I toyed with having revision surgery.  Until I found BOTT!  When I started BOTTing, I was feeling so good that I joined a health club.  I lost over 20 lbs.  I'm still BOTTing and exercising, with a few lapses, but I always get back asap! 
You can do this!
Deb

Hello       Welcome

Hi Tammy,

Welcome to the BOTT group. 

Lisa

Welcome, Tammie!  Congratulations on the weight loss and getting back "on track!"  This is a great group, as you have said....keep joining in!  :)

Tammie - WELCOME   I'm so glad you've found help here.  I know beyond any doubt that I could never have gotten back/stayed on track to not only lose the 30-35 pounds I'd gaine (I'm now 4 yrs + from my lap band surgery), not only reached goal weight, but lowered my goal weight 5 pounds and MAINTAINING!!!!!

Please let us know how we can be the most help to you.  When we help another, we help ourselves at least that much - and usually more.

Again, welcome and CONGRATULATIONS on those 3 lbs

Thanks all!  As you all know it just takes more effort than we seem to have to get the ball rolling again....BUT mine is rolling!  and I am really happy......