I need some support.

Hi everyone, I am having a bad week. Last weekend went to visit family in Lake Tahoe, had a great time, thought I did real good on my food, but came home and have gained 4lbs. I can't believe it. I take a water pill every morning for water retention, but didn't take it while I was away. I didn't want to have to run to bathroom every 5 minutes. So I told myself, it's jus****er, but I have been taking my pill now and nothing has come off. I have found myself having my old thoughts, Like why bother trying the weight is not ever gonna come off, I know that is crazy, I have loss over 200 lbs so the weight does come off. I just need some supportive words from you guys. Thanks for listening. Lynn

Hi, Lynn. You and I seem to be sailing in similar ships. I did some traveling at the end of last week, then attended a small family reunion. I ate a lot of stuff I normally do not eat, plus I did a lot more grazing than usual. Plus I have slacked on my normal routine at the gym. All that adds up to weighing 10 pounds more today than I did 4 weeks ago, and I gained most of that 10 pounds in the past 8 days! Some of mine is water retention because my period should start in the new few days, but it's not all water. So I can really understand where you are coming from. All that being said, I think we just need to get back on the proverbial horse and keep riding. You've lost over 200 pounds and I've lost 160 pounds. We can and will do this. We have to keep in mind that short-term setbacks do not need to lead to long-term problems. We need to remind ourselves that we have the strength and willpower to get ourselves back on track. We need to remind ourselves why we had this surgery and that we owe it to ourselves to continue to "work the program," so to speak. I know I can get myself back on track, and I know you can too. I know that if we follow the rules (lot of protein, lots of water, exercise, limited carbs), the pounds will come back off and more pounds will also fall off. So get to it, girlfriend. Make yourself proud! I know you can do it {{{{{hugs}}}}} Kellie Lap RNY 10/25/2005 396/237 /165?

Thanks Kellie, Your words help alot. This is the first time since my surgery I had any of these old feelings and it has really scard me. That is why I am so grateful for this forum. I know that I can do it.. and I will, along with you. Thanks for taking the time to give me a good pep talk, I really needed it. Take care, Lynn

Hi Lynn, Girl I know exactly how you feel. I went to Las Vegas two weeks ago and decided I was going to eat what I wanted to and worry about it when I come back. I ate pancakes, bagels, biscuits, cheesecake etc. Things I normally don't eat. I hadn't taken a vacation in 6 years and wanted to let loose. Well I came back 5 pounds heavier and had gained four before I left. Since I've been back I have no energy. I used to exercise with no problem...now I have to force myself to get up. I had lost 209 pounds now I'm up to losing 200 pounds. I also have lost my will power. I have been making some bad choices and keep telling myself I'm going to do better tomorrow. Well tomorrow comes and I do the same thing. It's so depressing seeing the scale say 179 after it said 170 for so long. I feel like a failure. Thanks for listening to me too. (((hugs))) Diana

Hi Diana, Its nice to know that I am not alone.. I still have quite away till I get to goal, so I feel like such a failure..Crazy huh... Anyway we all can do it I am sure. We are all so lucky to have been given this chance. I am going to Vegas next month, I will be sure and watch what I eat, and make sure I walk alot. I am so excited I have never been there. Thanks for replying Lynn

Hi Lynn, You have fun in Vegas. We had such a great time. I can't believe you live so close and have never been. We hadn't been in six years. Please keep in touch and tell me all about it. It was certainly different going as a smaller person. For one the plane ride was a lot more comfortable. In the past it was my feet needing to be rubbed and this year is was hubby's. I used to get nose bleeds in the past because I was used to the Texas hummidity and this year it was hubby's nose that bled. I had tons more energy than before. I think my downfall as far as food, was all the bread I ate. I usually only eat low carb bread. I have to admit I also drank my share of drinks. Well gonna go exercise. Have fun and take care. Diana

Hi Lynn, Thanks for posting this. I too have begun to slip into old habits that I had before the surgery. I don't dump on sugar anymore (wish I did) and my favorite thing to munch on lately is goldfish crackers or cheezits. Today I sat down with a very small bowl of goldfish crackers and I ate them so fast..that I don't think I even "tasted" any of them. It's just mindless eating..no rhyme or reason to it really. But it is: no doubt a habit that got me here in the first place!!! I am so angry with myself. I know the rules of the pouch...but I justify snack sized peanut m&m's with the excuse that I "used to" eat allot more before surgery...so this little bit is O.K. right??? If I sit down to a "real" meal of protein and a few veggies...I really do fill up quickly...but not if I'm snacking..no sireee! I could eat the whole thing!!! We can do this thing Lynn. Look how far we have come! I have a bit of pressure to lose even more weight. This Thanksgiving I will be one year out from surgery, and I will get to see all my husband's family that I didn't get to see during Thanksgiving and Christmas too. They expect big things from me....I don't want to let them down. HugsGinger

Thanks Ginger, Yes we can do it. This Christmas will be a year since my surgery. So I am expecting a great Christmas. Thanks for responding. It means alot. Lynn

Lynn, The emotional roller coaster that comes with WLS is something I don't think any of us are really prepared for. Every time I take a trip I am up a few lbs when I return and have to work like hell to get them off. And I'm not at goal! I'm facing a 10 day trip to Sweden in the beginning of December. I'm so hoping I pull through it without too big a gain. I think my saving grace will be the fact that Swedes walk everywhere and take trains everywhere and it will be flipping cold! Lynn, we understand. We signed up for this for life. It is gonna have some road bumps. We are here for you! Hugs, Lori 384/233/199

Thanks Lori, I feel better already. I took your earlier advice and have increased my walking. I hope this helps. I am having trouble increasing my speed, so I hope walking longer will work. Sweden,WOW, I worked with a woman who went there, long airline flight.. Thanks for being here... Lynn