Sending up the white flag, throwing in the towel. It's time to ask for help

Susan
I use them both some things on the fit is a repeat. Yet it has so much more.
Terri

Hi Susan  -  I don't have any advice to add that hasn't already been given; however, I do want to say that I have missed you, your bon mots and your sense of humour.  I have wondered where you have been.  I hope that you are back to stay!
Hugs, Margaret  
PS - I can't even imagine anyone here even thinking "I told you so".

Bon mots??? I know it must be something good, just don't know what???  Thanks for the kind words, you're very sweet.
Yes, there are some who would say "I told you so", but I'm so grateful for all of the positive comments and suggestions.

"Bon mots" means, literally, good words.   "Bon mots" is often used to mean clever remarks, and I used that French term because I enjoy reading your posts as you often have clever or witty things to say - sometimes just a few words, but I often think "why didn't I think of that?"
Good to have you back.    Margaret

Thanks for the translation. I knew it had to be something sweet

I don't know if I posted anywhere about it, but I have gained about 10 pounds in the last six weeks.  Problem is, I know why.  I have been eating a lot of Christmas junk.  I am cutting down on it now.  In the past, I stayed steady eating junk, but I increased it when all the good Christmas goodies came out.  I think I figured out a way to control it.  I started having Mary prepare my lunch and snacks.  She is stricter with me.

I know none of that answers your question, but I just wanted you to know there are lots of us gaining this time of year. 

I wish I could explain why.  Sometimes I think doctors are wrong with some things.  Maybe your body has become accustomed to x amount of calories, but starts processing them different. 

Like I say, I don't have answers.  That was the reason why I did not post on your thread originally.  I read a lot on this board, but really don't comment on much except the What's New.  I should change that.  I should get more involved. 

George, I think all of us are glad the holidays are over, if for no reason but to be rid of the goodies.

I always pack Gary's lunch. If I don't, he goes out to eat and he has very little self control.

My situation will get fixed, with everyone's suggestions and support and my bull headedness I'll get it figured out.

Thanks a bunch.....you're a peach!

I'm on the same barge.  Three and a half years post op, up 15+ lbs.  I didn't like how I looked at my lowest, but the last 10 lbs I've gained are scaring me to death.  I fell off the wagon with the holiday baking (same as last year), and the damned wagon seems to be pulling away without me being able to climb back on board.

Every day is a new day.  I figure I'm stubborn enough to get it right soon, if I keep trying.

Candy

Hi Candy,

This barge is plenty big enough for everyone to get on and row!

Don't they put tailgates on the back of wagons anymore? The damn things are just to easy to fall off of.

Hugs

Darlin' Susan.....you look fantastic to me in person in Texas....and that is inside out.

I know it is depressing to not be where we want on the scale and to have clothes too tight.....but I am not sure we are meant to be at our lowest weight.....It was interesting, we went to many many parties over the holidays and then Christmas with the family and I won't even talk about all the French pastries from my son.....BUT when I got home, my husband got ont he scale3 and haed gained 9 pounds...I got ont he scales and had gained....NONE.....soooo surprised.

I hae lost 100 pounds and then gained back 25 pounds.......I eat anything right now and that is where I stay.....It seems like sometimes your body has a place that it is comfortable with......but we are not......I know a lot of my weight gain was wine and I am working on decreasing that....the good news is that I did quiqt smoking about three weeks ago....so now I will work with you on trying to take off some pounds.

Lots of love....Marti