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You are on way. Your first step ... admitting it, and you did that. Congrats. I too can relate. Got off track Food was there to pick me up -BUT, I could not eat the way I wanted to during that low state (thank goodness) because SLEEVE wouldn't let me. I'm 8 weeks post op.Once I faced what was going on and why, things turned around for the better. It does happen to us all. That's why we got each other. You are not alone.

Congrats on getting back on track! I'm only four weeks our but I am pretty sure a lot of people get off track and some point. The important this is that you have admitted the problem and chosing to correct it! Hope tomorrow is a better day for you!

YAY for YOU!!! And hey.....TOOT that horn all you want!! I love hearing it! lol

Ok, Take a breath... You are doing everything right... The weight will come off. You are not in the green zone yet.. Keep getting your fills, try to stick to the 1200 calories a day, exercise... You will get there... As for your husband...Im jealous..wink (men are unbelievably fast losers) Look at all your achievements and stay motivated....

"So, today is the day I continue on my journey. I have moved over the hurdle and I will continue to follow the plan. I won't allow food to overtake my life again. I was so unhappy before surgery, and I never want to feel like that again." You should be really proud of yourself for many reasons but primarily that you recognized you where having an issue and you are dealing with it. Thats really all any of us can do. Your blog is one of the first I read when I started this and I love your inspirational messages and your honesty. No one said this was going to be a walk in the park but you have to make it the best journey that you can. Keep up the great work!!!! Hugs!

Visionary444 - You just gave me a mental slap (ha ha) There are a number of things I am not doing that I should be doing...such as measuring my body. I look at the numbers on the scale...perhaps I should be looking at the numbers on the measuring tape? I have yo-yo'd as well..so I did not take into consideration me losing weight on my own, and then gaining it back like I have each time. Maybe I'm just feeling sorry for myself?? IDK....but your words today have given me food for thought...(yes, I am hungry right now ) In answer to your question on my calorie consumption.. i would guesstimate anywhere from 1300-1500 right now. I eat pretty much the same things everyday. Protein shake for breakfast, packet and a half of oatmeal for lunch...chicken breast or something like that for dinner with some veggies..I do have my cheat days, but those are not too often. I appreciate your help and would love to have you as my soundboard lol

I have a few questions that I am hoping may help you.... 1. If you were to lose 15 pounds every couple of months - and KNEW that you were going to lose that amount....would it assist you in feeling less anxious? For me, it would....but I would want to be encouraged to know that was certainly going to happen with all of my hard work. 2. Do you know exactly how many calories you are consuming? And if you do - do you think you will be satisfied with less upon receiving additional fills in the future? 3. Do you think that if you had chosen to do this without the band - that there would be a higher likelihood of gaining it back. (I've lost hundreds of pounds and always gained them back....and more) I'm hoping the band will assist with this for me. My heart aches for you that you are discouraged And I, too, am a self pay ($17K) and am extremely hopeful this is a tool that is going to work for me....when everything else has not. I've lost over 50 pounds on my own....and I am expecting the band to help me to continue and to keep it off this time. On a very positive note - your numbers sound hopeful to me (15 pounds in 2 months) - and if you are exercising....perhaps you are building muscle too! Have you measured yourself? Maybe that would make you feel less discouraged? I'm sending you some good energy....and if I can be of any help (I'm a newbie....but a really good listener!) feel free to let me know! Here for you, Lisa

Doctors have to be careful of malpractice law suits. But as long as she is documenting it to prove you need the band removed and to be sleeved then you're on the right road. I remember my doctor had to go through a series of testing before she could "recommend" that a hysterectomy was the best for me when it was what I wanted all along. She heard me, but could not come right out and agree and book the surgery. I think insurance requires them to follow certain guidelines. Isn't it a hoot that insurance companies dictate your health care and not your doctor? <sarcasm here>

Excellent!! You will be so happy once you've quit. The quitting itself sucks, but oh my gosh, I love being a non-smoker. You don't realize how awful smokers smell until you quit. Now, I can't stand even standing near a smoker, let alone by someone actually smoking. I went out bought myself new perfume and Bath & Body Works goodies as rewards for quitting smoking. Plus, you'll feel better. You're getting the band now soon to be an ex smoker, just think how wonderfully healthy your body is going to be!!! It's exciting!!

Keep up the good work. Looking forward to mine in a month and a half. Woo Hoo!!!