Question:
HELP I need words of encouragement with my eating habits.
My eating habits are horrible and have fallen off the wagon so to speak. I can eat copious amounts of food frequently and can eat anything with no dumping syndrome. I'm 20 months post op from RYN and down around 160lbs with 20 more to go. There are no support groups in my area and I count on my OH members for their encouragement. Thanks — heavenlyhash (posted on January 27, 2011)
January 27, 2011
I can only speak for myself, but I find that I must go to a counselor, and
my monthly support groups. I am 18 months out and I have lost 125 + lbs.
I am actually under my goal.
I can't eat a lot of foods so I am very limited to what I eat, however, I
do not eat anything that is not good for me. Plus my NUT tells me to eat
85 grams of protein so I struggle all day to try to get that amount in.
WE all went through hell with this procedure, and I am not about to throw
to the wind. Plus I like being a size 4.
Journal your food, exercise, join a gym, walk and do whatever you need to
do to lose the rest of your weight. Also join Weight Watchers.
Good luck
— FSUMom
January 27, 2011
Go somewhere for support, whether it be Overeaters Anomyous(?), Weight
Watchers, Jenny Craig, a therapist, etc. Someplace or someone that is
going to make you accountable for your actions. Until you decide,
concentrate on eating protein, limit carbs, journal your food intack, and
drink your fluids. You've come so far to let it slip by now.
— Kathleen W.
January 27, 2011
If you haven't moved since your surgery have you thought about calling your
center??? The only other suggestion I have is through your primary care
provider....counseling and get there fast. You have fought too hard to let
this success drain through your fingers....STOP !!!!! The gym you work out
in may also have a diet counseller....just ask.
Will keep you close in prayer.....
— karensaporito
January 27, 2011
There is a great book out there that my program uses as our "back on
track" program. We meet with one of the practictioners, but then she
gives them this book: The Success Habits of Weight-Loss Surgery Patients
by
Colleen M. Cook. There is the main book and then a workbook that goes with
it. It basically asks you to look at the habits that are known to help
people have success and then how you rate your success with these habits.
It's a good way to give you a review of what works and with a support group
or a therapist you can work on improving your follow through.
Hope this helps!
— scootermedic
January 27, 2011
Dear Anitha, You could always start YOUR OWN support group. I'm sure that
others in your area have had WLS, maybe all that is needed is someone to
"take the reins" so to speak. Read "Before and After"
by Susan Maria Leach. Get involved with the SparkPeople website - it's
incredible. Ask for support from your family and friends. Tell them what
you need. Get all "bad" food out of your house (or hide it where
you can't see it all the time), concentrate on only buying the high
protein, low fat, low carb items. I journal everything I eat on
SparkPeople, and also all of the physical fitness stuff I do. I also have
a "Body Bugg" from 24 hour fitness....you wear it on your arm and
it records all your calorie expenditures for the day, so if you log your
food with them as well, and then upload the information from your body
bugg, it will tell you how many calories you've taken in versus how many
you've expended, and how many you NEED to expend per day over and above
what you take in, in order to lose weight. And, there are LOTS of people
(including professionals) who will tell you not to weigh every day. For
me, though, that is what works....I weigh on my Omron Body Composition
Monitor every single morning, and it keeps me honest and informed about how
I'm doing. If I'm up a pound or two, I jack up my intake of protein and
cut back on the carbs and fat.... and it works. Hope this helps.
— Erica Alikchihoo
January 27, 2011
I don't know if this is true for you, but i am an addict. food is only one
thing i can use when i am in active addiction. i use 12 steps to control
the obsession (thinking about it, even when it seems so automatic that you
dont realize you think about it..lol) and compulsion (the eating constantly
and can't stop). It is a daily battle. I was firmly planted in this
program and in therapy before i had my surgery because as you know, it is
only a tool. We need many tools to fight this disease. I would encourage
you to start a support group in your area. There are TONS of great topics
and information you can get for free online. Be prepared to only have one
or two ...sometimes none, show up at first, but once people get the word,
they will show up. There are others out there struggling too. Many
churches or community rooms will let you meet in a basement or school room
for free or a minimal donation. Someone suggested therapy and that might
be beneficial to you as well. stay positive! sometimes we can think we
are way off track when all we need is a tweek here and there. journaling
will let you really see whats going on. i like the food tracker here on
this site. really opened my eyes to how many carbs i was getting and didnt
realize. I adjusted and the weight started coming off again. if you are
grazing, try protein first. get in a lf or ff piece of lunchmeat or some
turkey jerky. both are low in fat and carbs and protein sources. protein
keeps you fuller, longer. also watch when you drink. if you are drinking
when you eat, try stopping 30 minutes before you eat and at least 30
minutes after. see if that doesnt keep you feeling fuller longer. good
luck to you!
— lady_myst
January 28, 2011
It is really easy to fall into bad patterns of eating. Tis is just a tool
and old habits are hard to break. So quit beating yourself up about what
you are doing and decide what you want to do. Find snacky foods that are
good for you and quick like berries or grapes.
Individual counseling can be helpful on addressing why you are not
choosing to do what you say you want to do.
— trible
January 28, 2011
Girl i am so feeling your pain, I am 17 months out and had lost 123 pounds,
now i have gained 15 back, i am so angry at myself. I had a very emotional
year and depression got a grip on me, i am an emotional eater. i hate it.
my hours are weird and i have fallen into a schedule that is so bad for me.
i look forward to the answers you will get, I need help also
— MarthaJ0110
February 7, 2011
I too am struggling. I am almost 2 years out and only lost about 110 pounds
with much more to go. I find myself over eating now, more than I did before
surgery. Hate the way my body looks with all the saggy skin, and don't have
money to have surgery. I also stress eat, and have had lots of pain last
year due to back and neck issues. Don't exercise at all, know I need to
start. Though painful at first, always do feel better in the end. I guess
it will always be a lifelong struggle. I have recently gained back about 15
pounds also. My suggestion is to just keep trying to get weight off and
never stop trying. Good luck. JoAnn
— JOANNFV
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