Hey Jersey Mom...
It sounds like you have had a rough few years! Post surgery we eat sleep and breathe our weight loss but at some point we have to join the real world again.  I am new to this group too. I am on day 5 of the pouch test and I feel great! My eating, esp the carbs, was out of control and the diet helped to kick the carb cravings.  It also felt nice to have so control again. Last night I had chicken and I couldn't eat more than 3oz. I was stuffed! My calories have been pretty low too. It amazing how low in calories a high protien diet can be. Give it a try and keep coming here. It really helps! It also helps to post in the cardio and cafe post.  Its nice to see what others are doing and it helps keep you accountable. Take care!

Kriste

 The rules are pretty basic. The weekend maybe a better time to start since you may be a bit grumpy coming down off all the carbs. Good luck!!

Just wanted to say Hey to another tall woman :) Im 5'9.  

You should be proud that you caught yourself at 25 lbs! That is WONDERFUL!!

I never got to goal...so that is my mission. Never been under 200 lbs (I think in 6th grade maybe. I was 5'9 then as well) My personal goal is 180, but my very first goal is anything under 225. Thats my lowest adult weight ever.

GOOD LUCK TO YOU

Hi JerseyMom!
I just wanted to welcome you and let you know that we all know what you are going through.  That's why we are here, to help each other out and to cheer each and every pound lost!  The most important thing is to get back to basics, read Cathy's post at the top of BOTT page.  Start getting in some exercise, walk those little one's!  Start to post your menu on our Daily Cardio/Cafe forum.  This really helps keep you on track, because you'll know exactly what to eat.  It keeps you from "shopping" through the fridge and cabinets.  JerseyMom, YOU CAN DO THIS!!! Please contact or reach out and someone will be here for you!
Deb

Oh JerseyMom, I hear you!

I had VSG in 2007. Quickly worked my way down to 156lb, which at my 5"8 frame was exactly where I wanted to be. I laughed when you mentioned that you dressed up to go to the post office. I used to do that too when I reached my target. And I soooo enjoyed going out. It was awesome going into my closet and finding all kinds of choices and feeling great in anything I threw on. Enter pregnancy in mid 2008. I gave birth to my baby girl in March 2009 and lost most of the 40 lbs I had gained within 4 months.
And then something hit me. I don´t know what it was. My new life, no time for myself while running after the baby and working... i don´t know. But whatever it was, I´ve managed to balloon back to the weight I had on the day I gave birth!
Ugh.
About a week and a half ago I weighed myself, assessed the damage and went on a very low carb regimen for 5 days. That helped kill the carb cravings and got me back on track. i´ve been adding excercise to my life again and I´ve started to feel so much better.
I´m actually looking forward to going out tonight, and expressly asked my friend to pick out a restaurant that would be supportive of my low carb regimen.
I have to wear one of my tent shirts today, but it will look a hell of a lot better than it did 2 weeks ago and I´ll feel better getting out and seeing people. I think part of the regain I experienced had a lot to do with me spending so much time alone after my baby came. (that, and picking at whatever food happened to attach itself to my hand and whatever given moment...)

So, seriously, I know where you´re coming from. And this site was also my salvation back when I had VSG in 2007, which is why I´ve returned. A more supportive bunch doesn´t exist.

So good luck with your journey and keep us posted!
Marisa

Welcome aboard jerseymom.  We are here to offer support when ever you need it.  Glad to have you here.

Welcome Aboard Jersey Mom!!  You've taken the first step and have your goal in sight.  Now it's time to make that dream come true!  

You sound like you have a wonderful family.  Being overweight tends to make you want to sit on the side-lines.  Take it from someone who knows....you do not want to sit on the sidelines when it comes to your children.  You need to be able to get down there and play your heart out with them.  Have the energy to play ball with them, build snowmen, etc.  It's important...not just for them, but for you.  Years later, you want no regrets. Plus it helps keep you young and flexible. 

Be sure to make "playing" part of your weight loss plan.  The extra plus is it'll help you lose weight and you'll be making memories to last a lifetime!! 

Your children are blessed to have such a Great Mom!!  Sounds like your getting in lots of Fun Exercise!!