Question:
Please Help!!!!!!!!

I had open Rny on Dec 12 2001 and have lost approx. 100lbs. Im 5ft3in and started out at 377. Lately I feel like I can eat like a horse. My personal goal is to get down to 180 or 190 can I still loose that much more and what can I do to help me get there? When I get the munches what is good to munch on? Please Help!!!!!!!!!    — Joyce C. (posted on July 5, 2002)

July 5, 2002
YES YOU CAN DO IT!! you can do anything with a positive attitude. Try beef jerky. Filling and high protien. You are doing a wonderful so be proud of yourself.
   — Shannon L.

July 5, 2002
Wow. Wish I could do the "you can do it" kinda cheerleading. I'm not good at it, so read the post below 10-12 times, OK? I'm a hands-on kinda girl. I play games with my munchie attacks. I iuse protein drinks like a shield against food. I can have the (forbidden item), but I just have to drink THIS protein drink first (in addition to the required ones, thruout the day). Rarely does my craving survive the onslaught of pure nutrition & that slight filling of my belly. I'm not gonna try to be brave & fight food with wil power. Didn't work before, wont work now., I just use whatever tool is handy to keep ME in the driver's seat. 8 yrs, still working, Might not work tomorrow, but it works just fine today.
   — vitalady

July 6, 2002
I too try to have either protein or a big glass of water with lemon first in case I'm only head hungry and not stomach hungry. BUT when I really HAVE to snack (right before my "time of the month") Salty/crunchy = toasted soynuts and/or mixed nuts creamy = SF FF pudding made with an extra scoop of powdered milk for extra calcium and protein spicy = jerky or slim jim's cold/icy = sf popscicles or sugar free ice cream. These choices still get some protein in or very little carbs/sugar in. Good luck to you! Leah
   — Leah H.

July 7, 2002
Hi! I had my surgery a week after you and started out at 360 lbs. I find I want to munch when I am frustrated, bored or angry. I head to the fridge and get a piece of whatever meat we had the night before and wrap a slice of cheese around it. It takes time to eat it so it fills and satisfies, plus it is all protein. Sipping Carnation Instant Breakfast (NSA) in 1% milk also adds protein and calcium. The protein shakes work for many but my surgeon wants us to get all our protein from food. Find out what works for you. Sometimes just concentrating on what to have instead of grabbing something, will take the desire away.
   — grammie5