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As a single person we make but a whisper, as a crowd we make a roar. A friend.
"I never claimed to be an expert at such matters, but I am an expert at giving my opinion."- My dad
Seriously, though, that wasn't a consideration.....that was the "old Betsy" behavior. I just didn't want them to be disappointed in me, since I was sort of the "poster girl" there for a while!I went food shopping after work yesterday and bought a lot of the "basics" from when I was first post-op. I don't think I need to do the pouch test - I know that my pouch is working. I just need to BACK AWAY FROM THE CARBS!!!!
Anyway, thank you for your support and guidance. I can always count on you to help us on this message board, and it really means a lot!
Hugs back to you, too!
Betsy
((((Betsy)))),
First of all, be sure that you go to your appointment. Don't worry about the weight gain. To be honest, the fact that you are aware of it and are working towards managing it is what is really important. In the scheme of things a 10 lb regain is within the range of norms. I know that you aren't happy about it because you KNOW that the regain is due to stress eating. That said, I've had a similar year and had to also manage a regain and get it off again. I was able to do it and think that you can too. What I did was start logging again and making sure to get on the scale daily as well as wearing a pedometer. These helped me with becoming more aware and accountable. Being more aware and accountable has helped me get the weight off. I focus on getting in 4 to 6 ounces of protein in each time I eat, then have colorful complex carbs and just have simple carbs as room allows.
I hear that it's been a really rough year. I also hear that you are ready to take care of you. Be gentle with yourself and know that you can regain control.
In my experience, your Dr's office will be glad to see you, glad you are aware of the issues and glad to help you get back on track.
Please check back in and let us know how the appointment went... and know that you can regain control by leveraging your tool
Warmly,
Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145
I haven't posted in FOREVER, but I check in occasionally. I really need some advice/support, etc. My 3 year post-op appointment is next Friday, and I have gained 10 lbs since my appointment last year. I was thinking of doing the 5 day pouch test ~ has anyone done this, and if so....is it worthwhile? Did you lose any weight?
I've had a stressful year ~ my mom died Christmas Day after leaving our house for dinner that evening. My daughter took her home and had to perform CPR on her......very traumatic for all of us. I think that the stress of that didn't help my eating, and I've been in charge of all of her affairs these past 9 months, so that's another stressor.
But....if I'm being totally honest, I've noticed that I can eat more now, and that I've been trying new foods (with sugar.......), and have been drinking more wine than normal, too. (Not alcoholic drinking, but for me it's more than I usually do...).
So! Does anyone have any words of advice for me? I'm nervous about my appointment ~ I don't want to disappoint my surgical team when I've been doing so well in the past. Any help you all can provide will be most welcome, and I look forward to hearing from you!
Thanks in advance,
Betsy
Last night my husband had to work really late and I sat on the sofa and ate. :_) I HATE that I did that. Today I've already logged my breakfast and I just want to start over again today. Have a great week everyone!
Why is it that Monday seems to come all too fast?! I'm so tired this morning! Oh well, another day, another dollar.
Hope you all have a great start to the week :)
