How can I get back on straight and narrow? I'm about 20 months post-op, gained 15.

I was counseling a woman who's considering surgery. She asked me what my starting weight was and what I weighed now. (I've lost about 140 lbs., but have gained back about 15.) She said, "I can't believe you weigh that, I thought you'd be at goal weight by now." OK, she was rude, and frankly I didn't care for her at all, and I let her know she should NEVER make a comment like that to someone, particularly if she's asking for help from him/her (she also referred to a particularly difficult doctor as a "fat slob"--I didn't have much use for this person!) But...I HAD hoped to be at goal weight by now. I am eating way too many carbs, I think. THey seem to go down in endless amounts very easily, unlike protein. I'm thinking of going to a semi-liquid, back-to-nothing-but-protein-shakes diet until I can get it together. Lots of stress at home; I'd thought I'd licked emotional eating but I guess I haven't. Do any of you long-term post-ops have any suggestions? I am feeling very desperate. (Oh, and please: NO responses letting me know I should be at goal weight by now!! ;-) ) Thanks much!

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