It's been terrible. I feel just like I did prep op. I keep putting food in my mouth - when I'm stressed, when I'm bored, any and every minute my mind goes to eating, even though I know I'm not hungry I wake up and think what shall I eat and it continues from there... I can eat large portions too if I wanted to. At least I've managed to control that part. It's the eating in between meals that is getting me. All the hard work I've been through on this journey to try and sort out the mind part seems to have vanished I know it's only me that can get this back on track. I'm just posting this to be accountable to someone. This is my fresh start. No matter how stressed I get I will try to not use food to fill my emotions. I will try not to use food to block out what I am feeling when it is negative. What do others do to get their minds off food? When you feel like eating what do you do?

Thanks Ruth. I'm doing better, slowly but surely. I've been busy trying to catch up at work trying to make up for my lack of productivity the last several months, so I've not been online much. I hope things are going better with your daughter - you're in my thoughts. Take care, and CONGRATULATIONS, Heather

Thanks Heather it's good to see you again - how have you been? Feeling better lately I hope...

Hi Deanna - I'm not having headaches right now. I would initially think of dehydration, but you are getting your water in. Maybe a muscular tension headache - like a knot in the scalp muscles. Or grinding your teeth at night? TMJ? In other words, I have no idea Take care, Heather

Thanks Carla To be honest I don't many Brits even remember what Independence day is all about - they probably think about Will Smith & the movie!! How are yoru lights coming on? You live in a lights 'district' don't you. Would love to see some pics when they are all up if poss. Have a good rest before the Christmas rush