5 yrs. out and sliding, need some advice!!
Post Date: 8/29/08 5:07 am
I am 5 yrs post, ann is sept 30. I know i am sliding really bad and cant get off the train. Need some advice. NOT Bashed please...
I have no support groups any longer, so all i have is all of you wonderful peoples...
I originally got down to 153 from 314, my goal was 185/190. Now after 5 years I am at my goal and miserable, Nothing in my closet fits and i miss my clothes, dont want to buy whole new wardrobe again. Any how, back to main reason i am here for help. I am eating like there is no tomorrow, have found myself putting too much food on my plate and then feally obligated that i should eat it all.. Not doing my protein like i should. Alot of the high sugar stuff still make me dump so i have found little things that dont. I have started snacking more on sunflower seeds and pork rinds, but still go back to the sweets. Now that I have reached my original weight I dont want to be here. Most of my problems are pyshological I know. I just cant seem to get the back bone i need to jump start myself again. Any ideas, any help would be apprecited alot. Would love to lose maybe 20 pounds all over again. Is that possible for someone 5 yrs out??? Would settle for 10 even, closet is full of size 12 and cant do a thing with them. Having lots of depression and guilt going on. Have a doctor appointment this morning and going to talk about the depression thing. Now just need to get this 'head hunger' out of my head!!! Thanx for listening. Patricia
I am 5 yrs post, ann is sept 30. I know i am sliding really bad and cant get off the train. Need some advice. NOT Bashed please...
I have no support groups any longer, so all i have is all of you wonderful peoples...
I originally got down to 153 from 314, my goal was 185/190. Now after 5 years I am at my goal and miserable, Nothing in my closet fits and i miss my clothes, dont want to buy whole new wardrobe again. Any how, back to main reason i am here for help. I am eating like there is no tomorrow, have found myself putting too much food on my plate and then feally obligated that i should eat it all.. Not doing my protein like i should. Alot of the high sugar stuff still make me dump so i have found little things that dont. I have started snacking more on sunflower seeds and pork rinds, but still go back to the sweets. Now that I have reached my original weight I dont want to be here. Most of my problems are pyshological I know. I just cant seem to get the back bone i need to jump start myself again. Any ideas, any help would be apprecited alot. Would love to lose maybe 20 pounds all over again. Is that possible for someone 5 yrs out??? Would settle for 10 even, closet is full of size 12 and cant do a thing with them. Having lots of depression and guilt going on. Have a doctor appointment this morning and going to talk about the depression thing. Now just need to get this 'head hunger' out of my head!!! Thanx for listening. Patricia
Hi Patricia,
Don't beat yourself up!!! We all know it is a vicious cycle we eat because where depressed, but where depressed because we eat!!! I think talking to a psych should help you, maybe ease some of the things that are on your mind, and get you on track again. This site will defintely help you too. You need to also find a support group in your area. If you do this alone, you won't get anywhere. You have to make up in your mind what it is you want, and supposedly 5 years ago you made the decision to have WLS, so with that note do what your supposed to do and use that tool girl, I pray that everything work out, let us know how you are doing!
Don't beat yourself up!!! We all know it is a vicious cycle we eat because where depressed, but where depressed because we eat!!! I think talking to a psych should help you, maybe ease some of the things that are on your mind, and get you on track again. This site will defintely help you too. You need to also find a support group in your area. If you do this alone, you won't get anywhere. You have to make up in your mind what it is you want, and supposedly 5 years ago you made the decision to have WLS, so with that note do what your supposed to do and use that tool girl, I pray that everything work out, let us know how you are doing!
Melissa C
Hi, Patricia. I am also 5years out (7/24/03). I just came to this board during the last month. I had a baby 19 months ago. So of course I used that as my excuse for awhile. I started at 339 and got to my lowest of 200 in Apr 06. And then the next month got pregnant. From then until July 08, I gained back 62 lbs. From about the 2nd week in July I started watching my protein, vitamins, water, carbs. I started journaling my food. I realized that I was eating nothing but slider food. I ate chips and crackers all day and drank too soon afterwards. I was consuming way too many carbs all day long. Since I started tracking and watching, I am now down 14 lbs. I went from 262 down to 248 as of today. I got back in the habbit of taking my vitamins, watching my protein/carbs/calories, and my water. I also did the 5 day pouch test to get me started and that really helped out. I'm tempted to do it again just to lose a little faster again. I think I lost 7 lbs on the 5 day pouch test. Plus, I moved during July and really had a 2 week period that everything slipped and I watched nothing about my food. I eat out everyday because of the move and not having a stove right away. So, even after 5years, we still have a tool that can work if we start using it right. I am so happy I figured that out. I really plan on staying on top of this and finally getting to my goal weight.
Good Luck!!
Charlotte
Good Luck!!
Charlotte
Patricia, You made the right first step by coming to OH! The grad board really helps me to keep my head on straight. Read some of the past posts and you'll see that many people, myself included have found themselves with the same issues.
I believe in antidepressants, I need that chemical help. When I don't have mine, I cry. I cry at everything and anything. With them I'm fine. So if your Doc prescribes something, give it a try. It seems like the same drug doesn't work well for everyone, so you might need to try a few before you find what right for you. But never just stop or abruptly change, always take them under a doctors supervision.
I really like the 5 Day Pouch Test. But it's important to remember it's not a diet. It's only to be used to 5 days to get yourself back on track. www.5daypouchtest.com
Other than that, go back to basics. Measure your food, log (www.fitday.com or www.thedailyplate.com ), take your vitamins, start protein drinks again, drink your water, increase your exercise and come to OH or some other type of support.
You know what to do and you CAN do it!
Michele
I believe in antidepressants, I need that chemical help. When I don't have mine, I cry. I cry at everything and anything. With them I'm fine. So if your Doc prescribes something, give it a try. It seems like the same drug doesn't work well for everyone, so you might need to try a few before you find what right for you. But never just stop or abruptly change, always take them under a doctors supervision.
I really like the 5 Day Pouch Test. But it's important to remember it's not a diet. It's only to be used to 5 days to get yourself back on track. www.5daypouchtest.com
Other than that, go back to basics. Measure your food, log (www.fitday.com or www.thedailyplate.com ), take your vitamins, start protein drinks again, drink your water, increase your exercise and come to OH or some other type of support.
You know what to do and you CAN do it!
Michele
Patricia,
First of all, Congratulations on your weightloss success. You have lost more than an entire person and have maintained it!!! Good for you! More than that, I have skimmed your profile and see that your stress level over the past couple years has been OBSCENE! Hoyl cow, I cant' believe how much youy have been through, and to have only gained about 20 percent is really showing a great dewal of control!!! Pat yourself on the back!!
I too have fallen into periods of crazy eating, and have gained the weight to show it. I seem to do it cyclically....maintain for a few months, go into a crazy eating pattern and gain 10 lbs., and continue the cycle. I have struggled to get into a real LOSING cycle, but do still have the confidence that I could, if I can get my head totally into the game. I agree with some of the others that anti-depressants can be very helpful. You also need to re-read your profile and remind yourself of where you've been and what control looks like for you. Kepp a journal, plan your meals, get walking etc....all things you know, but may not be doing (like me). You also need to continue to come here and lean on us...we'll encourage you!! You're a strong woman and have dealt with so much...and you'll overcome this too! Believe it girl!
Happy 5th Anniversary! My 5th is in October....and you can see by my numbers that I've been struggling a plenty, but still consider myself a success. The weight battle will last a lifetime!
Kathy
313/155 (goal)/ 138 (lowest)/205 (current)
First of all, Congratulations on your weightloss success. You have lost more than an entire person and have maintained it!!! Good for you! More than that, I have skimmed your profile and see that your stress level over the past couple years has been OBSCENE! Hoyl cow, I cant' believe how much youy have been through, and to have only gained about 20 percent is really showing a great dewal of control!!! Pat yourself on the back!!
I too have fallen into periods of crazy eating, and have gained the weight to show it. I seem to do it cyclically....maintain for a few months, go into a crazy eating pattern and gain 10 lbs., and continue the cycle. I have struggled to get into a real LOSING cycle, but do still have the confidence that I could, if I can get my head totally into the game. I agree with some of the others that anti-depressants can be very helpful. You also need to re-read your profile and remind yourself of where you've been and what control looks like for you. Kepp a journal, plan your meals, get walking etc....all things you know, but may not be doing (like me). You also need to continue to come here and lean on us...we'll encourage you!! You're a strong woman and have dealt with so much...and you'll overcome this too! Believe it girl!
Happy 5th Anniversary! My 5th is in October....and you can see by my numbers that I've been struggling a plenty, but still consider myself a success. The weight battle will last a lifetime!
Kathy
313/155 (goal)/ 138 (lowest)/205 (current)
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