babygotback

You are not the only one struggling! I feel the same way you do... I do feel like I get hungry. I have also started revisiting some bad old habits. I really had to do some "honest self talk" and in a kind way remind myself that I have all the tools I need to be successful and get to and maintain my goal. #1~ PROTIEN! I always feel better and eat cleaner when I meet my Protein requirement. #2~ EXERCISE! It helps me mentally and physically to stay positive and know I am living a healthful lifestyle. #3~ POSITIVE SELF TALK! I will combat doubts that I will reach and maintain my goal..I I fight the doubts with a few affirmations I have chosen. "This hunger is in my mind and not my body" is one. I repeatedly remind myself of what I did well and not what I may have done that was not well. An example is when I think of that extra food I grazed on and I start the negative defeating self talk I focus on what I did right instead. I tell myself I am proud I exercised, drank Water, had my Protein shake or met my protein requirement for the day. I have a back injury and can't exercise as hard as I would like and I have used that as an excuse for my stalls..part of the process for me has been "being real" and identifying where my actual challenges are and where I am making up excuses for some of the bad habits I have. I think we all doubt our ability to succeed! Knowing we are not alone in that is comforting. We all have the tools and just need to use them! You have done outstanding so far at 69 pounds!! You know what to do Girl!

Had my 28 day check up today! Here are my Stats: Sleeved 10/30 HW: 250 SW: 241 CW: 229 I feel good except every time I drink or eat I get gas bubbles that come up and feel like they sit in my chest...like I need to burp but it just isn't enough to make it happen. Anyone else? My surgeon said he thought that may be from the swelling I still have. If it does not resolve he will have me do a "swallow" and see what it is.

Surgery date 10/30/13 pre weight 250 at surgery weight 240 Have not weighed since..will at post-op on Wed. I still feel really sore and am taking pain meds. When did you all start to feel less sore and stop the pain meds?

Thank you all! I just scheduled with my Dr. office and sent my contact info to a couple clinics. I registered for the first available seminar..disappointed it isn't until Sept. 12th though.

I have finally decided I need surgery. I am 5'7" and weigh 225. I have BCBS IL insurance. Where should I start? I have not discussed this with my Dr. Yet. She has treated me for a back injury since 2007 and even though weight loss surgery has not been discussed I believe she would not discourage it. Should I go to a Hospital/Clinic/Surgeon first? Or start with my regular Dr.? Has anyone had experience with BCBS IL?