HI EVERYBODY IT'S BEEN AWHILE!!

Hi everybody it's been awhile since I have posted but let me tell you I am here everyday checking on everybody!! I seem like I only post when I have a problem and not when something is going good but, why am I letting myself fall into the bad habits again?? I posted a few months ago and everbody helped me through my bad spot I was having but here we go again. You would think that after all I ahve been through with suregry and losing all the weight I wouldnt want to eat bad, what is wrong with me am I abnormal or what. I need some help please, what can I do!! Nanette

Nanette, Obesity is a complex disease. This surgery is not a cure. It is a tool. I have to constantly remind myself of that. I really struggle with food issues too. The things I do to help myself is regularly attend my in person support group meetings, post here regularly, exercise at least 5 days a week, read WLS Lifestyles Magazine and OH Magazine (both of which deal with these issues). But, please understand Nanette, I still struggle. Because I'm a food addict. You asked if you were abnormal? Yes, I don't think any one who achieved super morbid obesity is normal and never will be. This is our cross to bear! I'm heading out of town for a couple of weeks, but, would be happy to support you in anyway I can. I know I need the support! Big Hugs, Lori

Hey Nanette, Im sorry you are having such a hard time. And boy is Lori right there. We are always gonna have them there demons for sure. You will always want to eat because it is in you. That is the reason for such drastic measures as WLS. And you see it jump starts your body into healthy modes but at the end you are the one that has to do all the work to keep the lifestyle up. Its gonna possibly be one of the hardest things you will ever have to deal with on a daily basis. I personally love food and that will never change. You have to all but talk to yourself sometimes to get a grip on the situation lol... So never think you are different than us. We all have issues like that. If can help any let me know.... Will be there for ya. Hugs Marge

Thank you so much, I just hope that I can get past it because there are days I just dont want to get out of bed so I dont have to deal w/food. I am having really bad pms this month also so that could be it and worka nd home is sometimes stressful but I still am dissappointed in myself for allowing this to happen all over again. I need to get my head out of butt and get crackin I havent come this far to go back but I will probably be posting alot because I think it helps me and I should update on my profile because that ususally helps me too but why I just dont keep doing it is my problem but I will get through this especially with you guys on my side. Thank you again. Nanette

Your not abnormal. This food thing is HARD! That's why I workout so hardcore because I LOVE to eat. Keep at it, hon! Hugs, Tracy

Looks like you have gotten some great advice already... but just to reinforce... OLD HABITS DIE HARD!!! We did not get this way overnight and road to changing it doesn't happen overnight as well. This battle will continue... how you deal with it on a daily basis makes the difference between happiness and misery.... For me, I realize that deprivation sets me on a vicious cycle so I don't do it... if I feel I must have something.. I have it, but only some of it, and give the rest to my son! He is hyperactive and probably runs it off in about 5 minutes! Remember the mental struggles are immense and this surgery is not just about the physical! Good luck - Keep on keepin on B