creating my own stumbling blocks

My nutritionist recommended to me to eat berries and melons. However, we are all different so you are going to need to try some fruits and see what happens. The important thing is portions control even with fruit. If you can tolerate it try some low fat low sugar yogurt.  Yes, people can eventually get adjust to sugar and then self destruct themselves and some individuals have done just that. My ex-brtother-in-law did that and gained a good deal of weight back.

Tara....sorry I wasn't online to answer your question but everyone gave you the answers that I would have.  PLEASE stay away from liquor and drugs.   If you get a addiction to anything ....make it exercise.    You don't want to get a unhealthy addiction.    You will do great !!!  We are ALL here to support and encourage you.    Take care !!


Hugs and blessings ~~~~ Vivian

  {{{{HUGS}}}} You aren't alone! Carbs are my bugger, they've slowly been creeping in. We CAN do this!!!!

Thank you for saying "We"....you are so sweet..pun intended....lol

Im gonna get a handle on this, I hafto

Tara,
As we have all said, they did surg on our tummies, not our head. Im not bashing you but i see this is a revision, so you have been down this road before. May I suggest a therapist? i know that FOR ME, i didnt get to be 360+ just coz I liked to eat.. i did it coz i was the worlds best at stuffing down my feelings, self medicating etc.  And i do mean the worlds best... i found other negative ways to 'stuff down the feelings'  after surgery (no not drugs or alcohol contrary to the many rumors here on the board) . Anyway my point is, head it off before you really crash.... seek outside help .....a professional that can help with this. 
Wishing you the best
Liz

I have really been considering a therapist.....cause i really internalize stuff and I beat myself up over the least little anything...

I have noticed since the WLS that I have thoughts of drinking and such....im not a drinker or a drugger....i divorced my husband of 20 years because of drug and alcohol abuse.....i hate what it does to a person....but my thoughts scare me sometimes.


I will look into therapy, does insurance pay for that? We have BCBS federal...



Thanks for shooting straight from the hip...I expected no less from you Liz.....lol

honey, you have taken the biggest step there is. You have verbalised there is a problem and that you WANT to do something about it!! That is 1/2 the battle!! See a therapist, a priest, a nutrisionist, a friend, us what ever it takes to get you back on track. Or all of the above!! We are all here for you every step of the way. It is a slippery slpoe we all travel on evry day (oh, and I am a terrible typist btw!!) just hang in there and we will hang with you!!

Meggie

It depends on you insurance whether or not therapy is covered. It good that you are looking into it and it takes a very brave and big(hearted) person to know they need help.  I look at it this way I consider as a investment in my over all health. Call your insurance company and find out exactly what is covered and have them help locate you a therapist that can help you. You have to remember your health does not stop at your physical body but also your mental health it is all part of your overall health. As for drugs or alcohol I have never had a problem with those because my father was a alcoholic and I never really had a taste for bear. However, when I was in the military I was a social drinker and there were a few times I did get drunk. However, ever since I got married in 1998, I extremely seldom drink and ever since the weight-loss surgery I avoid alcohol period. I never have tried any drugs and only take what is prescribe to me by my medical doctors. But it is scarey when you start thinking about such things. I would also consider seing a psychriatrist also this way if you need the help of medication he or she can prescribe it for you.

If you feel confused about the nutrition requirements you need to be successful. As it has been recommended by Meg and I personally use one also is see a nutritionist they can help you alot in meeting your long term goals. My nutritionist has netioned my success to some of her other patients and now some of them request information from be on recipes and meals plans.

The next big thing to remember everyone here on the TMB is here for you and will other as much support and advice you need. Now, mind you I am only a little further than you in my journey but I have gained a lot of knowledge from those here on the TMB and my surgeon as well.  Keep up the hard work.

hahaha.  What can i say.. .what you see is what you get from me. But i do highly recommend therapy (counseling what ever you wanna call it). I have a dear friend that has BCBS federal and yes they do cover therapy. I would suggest a psychologist, therapist, counselor etc.  and yes, im with you on the beat myself up over the least little thing.  In fact I just got told about 2 seconds ago, LET IT GO.. it was months ago. 
Geez lol. 

Seriously tho... get the help you DESERVE.... you have worked hard :)
Liz

Thanks to you all for your advice....I will speak with my surgeon on Wednesday about alot of things.....

I do want to clarify that I do not drink or do drugs....I have tried to follow all the rules but the drinking one, I have not strayed from....I did take ambien for about a week and realized just how addictive they were and stopped taking them....

Again I thank ya'll so much !! I love my TMB