Almost 2.5 years later........

Mar 14, 2011

 Wow...this journey has been amazing.  Since I reached my goal weight in one year, I set myself a 5-10 pound window to stay in between.  I like to stay anywhere between 147-155.  Don't ask me why, but i just know where I'm comfortable and I think my body knows as well.  It is a daily battle for me.  It is definately all about food choices.  

My main problem is that I find myself getting hungry about 1.5 hours after I eat a full meal.  I guess this is because the pouch is empty again.  At that point, it gets harder and harder for me not to eat, but somehow I do it.

If I choose to eat, I choose the RIGHT foods.  I eat almonds or peanuts as a snack.  I have even found that a few small pieces of chicken strips might help.  I guess I justify the snacking by choosing high-protein snacks.  

My lower legs swell almost every day so I am on a water pill for that.  I had this problem before surery and thought surgery would help BUT even with them swelling now, they are still smaller than they were before surgery..HA! HA! 

Other than those couple of small things, I am doing great!  

I am a member of a support group in my town.  I lead the group when our regular leader has to work.  I love this group and let me encourage all of you who havent joined a support group to do so.  It is an extended family for me. They help me so much!  It helps me to help them!  In an odd way, it is sort of an accountability group too!   

If I can be of help to anyone or if you have any suggestions for me and my "problems", I'd love to hear form you.

Best Regards,
Edie
I'M A LOSER and PROUD OF IT!!

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About Me
HENDERSONVILLE, TN
Location
25.0
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RNY
Surgery
09/23/2008
Surgery Date
Aug 29, 2008
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