Still on track..

I am still on track this week by getting myself back in control.  It has been 5 full days (today starts the 6th) and I have lost 6 of the 15 pounds I gained.  I've only got 9 more to go, but I won't stop there!  I have to get off the other 25 pounds to actually make it to goal weight.  I will do it!!  I feel great right now!  When I get the carbs out of my system, I am full of energy!  When I eat terrible, I wake up every morning with a hangover feeling and I am glad I don't feel that way now!  Also, my stomach is actually shrinking.  Because I have been eating less by weighing my food, these last 2 days I can only eat about 4-6 ounces and I start to get full.  Before, I could eat WAY MORE than that!!  I could eat like somebody that has never had GBS!!!  So, I am living proof that if your stomach has stretched, you can shrink it back!!  I still catch myself thinking about how nice it would be to bite in to some nice chewey chocolate brownies, but "I will not go there"!!  I do not want this great feeling that I am feeling now to go away.  I actually feel like I am "high" on something!! LOL!  ...and the best part is when I get on the scales in the morning and see the weight dropping.  I love it!!  Also, I have to give credit to all of you and this website!  I used to post all the time right after I had surgery, but these last 2 years I don't even go on this board but a few times a year.  I was so depressed about the weight gain I decided to come on here for prayers and encouragement.  I definately found it and It makes me feel so good to have somebody to "talk" to that knows exactly what I am going through.  Also, maybe I can help somebody else with my posts.  I will definately come on here more often and keep everybody posted.

Curlysue:

Congratulations on your success so far!!!!    I have not got myself going yet!     You have inspired me to get busy and start weighing my food again!!  Keep up the GREAT job!!!!!   DeeAnn

 

I am  so  happy  for  you  girl!!  And we all are  glad  your  back  posting  ..  I  do  believe  there is  strength  in  reading  and  posting  here...  You  are  doing a  great  job staying  on   track  that  is  very  encourageing !!!  Have  a  great  evening !!  :-) Tami

Wooooooooohoooooooooo!! You go girl.  I am sooooooooooo proud of you and I firmly believe that you are going to make it to your goal this time. Soooooo glad you are reading and posting again. It is encouraging to us all.  Keep on keeping on!!!     Hugs,   Piggybabe

Way to go and Keep it up! we are all cheering you on! :)

Good job on staying on track :-)   I also 'quit' posting here after my surgery, because to be honest, five years ago there were no "after" posters!  Most people moved on to living their life which is good.  I SO agree with you that the encouragement we get and give each other is a factor in our success.   I just re-read all the posts I had received from total strangers when my surgery 'went bad' and all the prayers that came in counted for so much in my determination to get better.  I come here now to search for those who might be going through similar Post-surgery issues, but it's still a small group.  This site has changed so drastically I have to reacquaint myself on how to navigate, and I don't understand half of the new 'technology' but it's still the best place hands down to come for information and help.    You will do great! 

I am so happy that you have gotten back on track. I also want to thank you for helping me do so. I have done very well the last 2 days and have also gotten back on track. Like you said, I Know that my pouch is shrinking. Without grazing all day, I can't eat much at meals! Thank you for the inspiration.

Congratulation on getting back on track and succeeding with your weight loss, you will get to your goal. Isn't it amazing how much better we feel when we get those "bad: carbs out of our diet. Keep up the good work. Sher

Congratulations!!!! I am so happy that you've gotten back into the groove and are so pumped about it!!!

Hi Curlysue, Congtats on your getting back on track and getting in control. I knew you could do it!!  Coming back to the boards is the best thing you could do when you feel like your'e losing control or being depressed over weight gain. I came back to the boards for prayers and encouragement when I finally realized I need to do something about my 42# gain. I make it a point to check in at least twice a week for continued support this board provides.  Welcome back and keep up the good work!! Good luck and many blessings. Char