I echo everyone’s sentiments here. They are spot on. I hope you don’t mind my additional 2 ¢

 

Ok here is the toughest love you will get .. Yesterday is over and done with. There is nothing we can do about it. Tomorrow is NOW, and it’s time to get yourself back on track.

 

First – remember this isn’t a diet plan; it’s a way of life. So slips, stumbles and falls will occur. What we do when this happens is truly important. You need to get yourself up, dust yourself off, and get yourself to continue down the road to success.

 

What you first need to do is ask yourself “Where did I come from" .. then ask yourself “Why did I do this operation" – basically the answer is because it’s a last resort.

 

You need to realize you are stronger than any craving or any food. It took strength to admit you have a problem you can’t control. It took strength to decide to have an operation. It took strength to do what was needed before and after the operation. It took strength to say “I need help" .. So you have the strength, now you need to call on it.

 

GET BACK TO THE BASICS !! I tell everyone that. Pretend today was day one of the operation and go back to a strict liquid diet. Do this for a few days (maybe a week), then go onto the next stage of soft food then finally regular food. What you are doing it is detoxing your body of the sugars and bad carbs. When you find yourself hungry – eat .. but SENSIBLE foods. Make sure you also follow all the rules.

 

You need to go back and follow the rules that made you successful. You need to have the 64 ounces of NON-CARBONATE/DECAFFEINATED liquid. You need to have your 60 to 80 grams of protein. You need to make sure you don’t drink 30 minutes before/after or during your meal. 

 

What you need to remember is they put the band around your stomach, and not around your brain. You will need to use some self control when it comes to food. If you are hungry stop and ask yourself is this real hunger or head hunger. Asking that alone will probably be an indication it’s head hunger, so you know what to do. Get busy doing something else. If that doesn’t work, EAT – but SOMETHING HEALTHY. Have some salad; vegetables, PROTEIN, etc.

 

I recommend to look for support groups. Look on line to find ones around you. Let me know if you need help.

 

I LOVE that you are going to discuss this with your Doctor. That’s why he’s there. He won’t be disappointed in you. He’s there to HELP you, not lambaste you. You are worth THE BEST because YOU ARE THE BEST !!

 

I would also suggest speaking to a Nutritionist. Many insurance companies allow you to see one X amount of times per year. Contact your insurance company.

 

Go and speak to the person who did your psych exam, or see someone new – but who understands bariatric issues. Again, insurance should be able to cover it. Maybe not the person you originally saw, but someone in your plan.

 

REMEMBER what it took to make you successful. YOU CAN DO IT !! And know I am here if you need me.

  Good Morning Everyone,

Hope everyone has a amazing weekend planned.   I haven't got anything on my plate for the weekend so far other than church on sunday.     I am sure that as the weekend arrives....things will start coming up.   We ALL have so very much in our lives to be grateful for no matter how small they may be.    Life doesn't always give us HUGE things to be grateful for.....you may think I have nothing to be grateful for today....bet your grateful for your computer, electricity, and your eyes.    Hmmm.....that is something that when we think of being grateful those things probably don't enter our minds.    Today I am SO grateful for my life and health,  my WLS and all the choices of WLS for everyone.   Grateful for my family and friends who encourage, love and support me.    Grateful for my fur babies who love me unconditionally.    Grateful for my new kitchen ( today it will be finished ).    Grateful for my car, home, husband's job, second chances at a better life and grateful for OH,    If you are in the NY area.....there is a OH Conference in Long Island next weekend.....not too late yet to join in on all the fun there.    PLEASE share what you are grateful for today if you will.   Have a blessed day and wonderful weekend.

Hugs and blessings ~~~~ Vivian

Sometimes we over look the simplest cures! I'm glad you took the time to experiment and find the culprit, wishing you more success in the future!

  Good Morning Everyone,

Sorry I am so late with this today.    i didn't go to bed till after 2 this morning and then I was up early and had to make a Walmart run for food for my furbabies.    We ALL have so very much in our lives to be grateful for.   Even the small stuff counts....no matter how big or small and that also relates to losing 1/4th of a pound.    Today I am so grateful that my kitchen remodel is almost completed ( doing the backsplash today and grouting tomorrow and then it will be done ).   SO grateful for my WLS and all the other choices available.   Grateful for my family and friends, health and life.   Grateful for second chances and a better life and grateful for my Faith and answered prayers.   Grateful for Obesity Help, all the different messageboards and all the wonderful people that I talk with daily here.    Grateful for all the OH Events...there is one in NY next weekend if you can go and don't you will be sorry.   They are AWESOME !!!   PLEASE share with us if you will what you are grateful for today.    Have a blessed day !!

Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian

Thank you so much for the words of encouragement and you are exactly right I can do this again I just got to set my mind to it and do it!  Yes carbs are the worse for me. I will be checking back in and keeping you updated.
God Bless You To My Friend:)