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Topic: RE: Support Groups..anyone going?
Hey there,
I go to a support group that is held once a month in my town. It's pretty good, but we mainly talk about kids, work, etc. and not so much about our addictions or bad times we are facing due to our new lifestyle. We have newbie's that come and we wind up telling them about the early days of the liquid diet, soft foods, etc. There is a support group held once a month by my surgery group, but I've never found it very helpful.
I think more of us need the support of others who are at the same stage that we are (the October board is perfect). We all are at the same point in this lifestyle change and we are all facing the same challenges. We feel like we are slipping quickly back into bad habits, worried about the re-gain, and of course the old body image issues.
I am scared to death too of regaining weight or not being able to lose any more. I have lost 100 lbs, but would love to get the last 35 off sooner than later, but with my poor eating habits and lack of exercise and water, I am only dooming myself. I have to admit that I'm not eating half as bad as I did before surgery, but I let sweets and carbs creep in more often than I should. I maintain wonderfully, but that's not what I want to be doing. I want to lose the last 35, THEN maintain. All I obsess with now is plastic surgery, but that will be awhile and I need to lose more before I think about that.
So, it looks like we're in the same boat. Write me anytime you want to chat. Well, that's my venting. Maybe we can call this a vent post?? Glad you wrote this. I needed to get this off my chest too. Good luck with O.A. Hope it helps.
Thanks for listening!
Lori
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Topic: Support Groups..anyone going?
Hi guys~
I was just checking to see how is going to support groups on a regular basis and if they are helping? I can't seem to find one that works around my work schedule...I'm bummed out because I really need that interaction with other people. Since I couldn't find a support group, I am actually going to go and check out Overeaters Anonymous, since I really sincerely want to change the way my brain is thinking towards food and my attitude about it too. I'm sure they will laugh me out the door considering my new size but who knows, I'm going to keep an open mind about it. I really really want to change. I have been fighting and trying so so hard to not eat "crap" or to not graze or snack..it's awful. I was doing pretty good for a few weeks and then bam..I went camping this past weekend and just fell completely off the wagon. I ate chips, cookies,candy,sandwiches,smores and way more than my share and way more times than I should have. It's really hard when you are in an environment where everyone is shoving food at you and everyone is happy around the campfire with the junk food just eating away.I even snuck away food so I could eat it by myself so people couldn't see what I was eating (I know pretty bad huh). I got depressed about what I ate and actually went to bed really early the one night and cried about it. I talked to my husband about it and he just doesn't get it and probably never will. This is the hardest thing ever in my life that I've had to go through..it's quite the rollercoaster! I'm in counseling and it's helping but I need more than that..so I'm going to try overeaters anonymous to see if that will eventually help me. I've come to far with this to start failing. I still have the body image issues going on..like today I feel totally fat all over.I've been told not to lose anymore weight and to just maintain and I've done that for awhile but I want to lose more...lol..just 20 more that's all and I would be done. I've been so obessesed with losing 20 more pounds for months but I haven't lost even 5 lbs. Everyone says I look really good but when you don't feel good about yourself, their comments don't really matter. It's hard to believe that the 1st year is approaching and I'm still dealing with my "food issues of being a food addict" but the good thing about it is I've lost close to 100lbs.
Sorry guys, I just had to vent a little...maybe alot!
Topic: RE: 10 week plateau
Keke~
WOW!!! You look so good! You should be so proud! I had to do a double take and look at the name (hmmm who is this new person) You look so healthy and happy!
Topic: RE: 10 week plateau
I'm sure your thyroid has alot to do with your stall..what a bummer 
but don't give up on yourself! You can do this, along with all of our help! Keep your head up Violet!!
but don't give up on yourself! You can do this, along with all of our help! Keep your head up Violet!! 
Topic: RE: 10 week plateau
Keke
You look so wonderful!!!!! I did not even know it was you when I saw the picture.
Hugs
Mary
Topic: RE: 10 week plateau
Post that...and see what comes out of it...you take care of this...I have posted...nada...except for you...Dennis
Topic: RE: 10 week plateau
Thanks! I don't care where we meet but we should get together. Let's do a poll to see where everyone is and pick a midpoint or narrow it down to three cities and take a vote. Take care!
Keke
Topic: RE: Hernia Surgery
We hernia people need to stick together! Just like WLS I have days where I stress over another surgery, but I know it has to be fixed and better now before it gets worse. I really am looking forward to the bluge in my belly being gone so i can snap my favorite pants with ease. And I'm hoping that I'll lose a little more of this weight during the recoup time. I can dream anyhow!
Keep me posted and if you wanna talk just give me a shout!
Peggy B.
Topic: RE: 10 week plateau
Keke...I had no idea who the person in the new picture was? You look fabulous...and happy... come on October Peeps, back on track, we can do this, we have to do this...I did not go into surgery and have my guts moved around, to fall back into the old habits, none of us do, do we? Come on support, support system..October is fast approaching...one year...where are we going to meet...all the West Coast, somewhere and the East Coast somewhere else...feed back please... Dennis
Keke...I had no idea who the person in the new picture was? You look fabulous...and happy... come on October Peeps, back on track, we can do this, we have to do this...I did not go into surgery and have my guts moved around, to fall back into the old habits, none of us do, do we? Come on support, support system..October is fast approaching...one year...where are we going to meet...all the West Coast, somewhere and the East Coast somewhere else...feed back please... Dennis Topic: RE: HAVING PROBLEMS & SOOO SICK OF IT!
Keep your head up! This too shall pass. Let's just hope and pray that your doctor can find a way to relieve all your pain and discomfort. You'll be in my prayers. Take care! And venting is allowed ALL THE TIME!!! Take care!
Keke
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