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I don't think that I ever really found my sweet spot -- because I didn't over eat to pain or vomiting. I wish I could.

Thank you for sharing. I am finding out that sharing is one of the hardest things. I am going to try and use the forum more for that I hope that others will also. Good luck to all.

I can so complete understand and relate to this. I did the same thing. Here it is New Year's Day and once again, I make that vow and pledge to do right this time. One thing that happened to me, and from what I understand it has happened to many others, I trade my food addiction in for other things. So many times, I couldn't eat, but I could drink. Now, if something causes me "Stress" I can't stress eat, much, but boy I can drink. So, approximately 18-24 months after my surgery I had a drinking problem. At first I didn't make the connection. Then I started talking to a couple of other people, and yeah it was about the same time for them also. Some people realize this is happening and stop before it gets out of control, others ignore the signs. Well, when I decided to got to rehab to get a grip on my addictions there were many people in the center that had the same issue had happened to.them. When I got out I went to see my surgeon and yes, they confirmed that is a common occurrence. I found it extremely difficult to believe this isn't discussed or explain with in much more detail to be client pre and post surgery. So, basically I spent the last 2 1/2 years consuming massive empty calories, regaining all the weight I lost, unable to loose it again. I am trying do get a positive mental outlook and start again, basically from the beginning. I am open to any and all suggestions of how to start over. I have tried the doing shakes like pre-op and that doesn't seem to work. I understand that my patience is great based on the fact that I lost 30 lbs in the first month after surgery, and I expect the same.