Yes, planning, planning, and then more planning!  Amazing how there was a time when I would have done all of that for others but somehow I didn't think that I was worth the effort.  Learning to value ones own needs can be a long hard road, but the work has to be done if one is to be successful.

Another thing I had to deal with...hating exercise.  I still don't like it but I like the results.  That makes the misery worth it!

Mary 

Hi,

I'm all for "whatever works".   Can I ask why your doctor wants you to try Alli?  You sound like you already know that you binge.  You also sound like you know where your trouble lays.  Why are you hesitant to try this?  We sound a lot a like in a few ways. I also have tons of weight to lose also.   I say give it a try, what do you have to lose??  NOTHING!  Alli might or might not work for you.  But you won't know if you don't try.  I've thought about it myself.  I've been seeing people buy it quite frequently in the stores lately.

Isn't it crazy what goes through our minds when we already know what to do.  We can sabotage our self out of just about anything, or any kind of help.  I say go for it. 

If you ever want to talk..don't hesitate to email.

I went to my doctor to talk about WLS options and while he said he would support me he suggested I try Alli first. I debated it but since my husband is anti surgery and was all for the alli I decided to give it a try.
The alli website forum is bad there is not other word for it. I have been lurking here and on the bariatric tv site and I really want the support you see among the WLS groups. I have tried all the diets and the lack of support is part of my issue.
I have to lose at least 100lbs for my health, not it would be good for my health type of need but the, I'm a stroke waiting to happen kind. You would think that would scare me enough but nope.
All the online searches on alli just come up with the side effects. I get I will get the sick stomach if I eat the wrong stuff. The whole point of the WLS to me was that if I binged I would be sick. I know it is drastic but I'm at the drastic point.  I'm not a person who eats junk 24/7 I am a binge eater,,, I will do good for days them a binge so maybe this will help I dunno.
I'm hoping to find support here and maybe make a few friends.

Yes, thanks for replying to Amie, it helps me as well. I'm so glad to have a newbie partner, Amie!! My nutritionist advised 1200-1600 calories per day, but I obsess if I have to really think and count, so she said I'd do well with the plate method. Child size plate: 1/2 fruit/veg, 1/4 carb, 1/4 protein and use a baby spoon to slow down. I tried it and I like it. Then I can still have a little of what I really want and not feel deprived. Also, nobody will notice if I'm "dieting", so I don't get all the questions. ugh. Look forward to getting to know all of you. Blessings, Stacy in sunny California

Thank you all for the nice remarks. I really need the encouragement. I love my surgeon but was discouraged when he said the chances of losing even just 50 lbs and keeping it off for 1-2 years is only 1-2 %! That really got me down.

But I lost 6 pounds doing the three day preop liquid diet. This is now my third day of no more than 1200 calories with mostly lean protein and not much carbs. I gain .5 pound in three days. lol Im like are you serious?!?! But I know I need to give it time for my body to adjust to it after the liquids. Im also trying to drink around 70 oz or so of fluids a day. I downloaded a calorie counter on my blackberry to help me as well. I need to get more serious about walking more as well.