Struggles or victories any one would like to share?

I have always had to watch carbs and in years past went hog wild with unrefined ones just because! Lol noNow, I know my body really well, and my doc's plan is pretty easy to give clarity. I have eliminated most all of them, flour of any kind is long gone, sugar was a given. I follow my plan very carefully, measuring everything and if it fits into my plan, great, but if not, it's out! It feels much better this way!

Hi there, Italianspice! Thank you for sharing your week. I am so sorry that you are in so much pain. I have also had lots of back pain to handle on and off. I know that for me, without a channel for the emotional stuff and a way to fill my needs that isn't turning to food, I inevitably look to food to comfort me. My work has been as much about learning new ways to comfort myself and to express myself, as getting honest with my food. It's been very challenging for me to get real with the emotions pouring through me without numbing them! 

This week has been hard because I had laser eye surgery to remove scarring from a previous lens implant surgery. It was intense, scary and exhausting trusting a new doctor with my eyes! It worked well, thank God! I see clearly now on the right side! Now the left will need to be done. Whew! I have felt really frustrated with the imbalance in my vision. Now I feel nauseous and get bad headaches because my eyes are out of whack! Lol So I am trying to be gentle and kind to myself, not expecting too much from myself.

I am following a 1200 calorie gastric bypass plan, but eating a little more around 1,000. - 1,000 most days. Thanks to my going back to my plan, my pouch has shrunk a lot and I am listening to it by stopping when full! I struggle with balance with carbs and fats, but try to just simply do my best and flow with it. 

I made a great tuna salad for lunch with part low fat mayo and part Greek yogurt with some great spices! I made cuccumber slices into crackers and had some celery boats, too, with a stalk. It was great and satisfying! 

Hang in there! I know all about them hormones too! Lol I like to get to Michelle Vicari's website, Theworldaccordingtoeggface.com, for great recipes that can be tasty and healthy, but also, sweet without sugar! It has helped me immensely! You're not alone! ❤️😀❤️😀❤️😀❤️

Arielle, glad you are able to restore your vision, that's amazing. Thanks for the support. It means so much to know that I am not alone in this fight. Tuna salad sounds great. Love cucumbers.

love egg face'so site, she is so creative and I have made some of recipes and have not been disappointed.

Glad to hear from you and glad you are back on track! Way to go!

Maria

 ❤️😀❤️😀❤️ Thank you for posting! I have found tons of inactive boards on wls sites, and it frustrates me! I really need to connect and give and receive support to make it work for me! My best efforts got me to my pre-surgery weight of 340 lbs on a 5' 3" body! 

I know what you mean, while I was rebelling against my surgery, I quit coming to the forums. I guess I didn't want to deal with what was really going on with me.

so glad we have OH.

Thanks Arielle! 

I'm 5 years out and I have been having a hard time for a while now. I haven't been following my food plan at all. I had lost quite a lot, but I have gained about 25 back now. That number makes me feel depressed. I have serious problems with emotional eating-I am going through a difficult time in my life right now. I've gotten out of my good habits. My habits have gotten so bad-a lot of fast food instead of cooking at home and not closely watching what I eat. I'm working on all of this, working on erasing those horrible habits. We've started planning meals and cooking at home. It's slow going, but I'm getting there. 

I feel whiny too, italianspice! 

Hi PattiD13!

Glad to hear your getting back on track too.

I know in the beginning my surgeon's program told us this is a tool, but know I really get it.

This is so much more a head thing than a stomach thing for me now I realize. 

Hope things start to get less stressful and you stay on track!

I know what you mean about slow going, lost one pound in May, but atleast I did not gain one!

~Maria