Support groups

[nursie026 36]

This is to tough.. I'm beginning to feel as maybe I am in over my head. The rate I'm going I will be one of those that regain weight after surgery. I was horrible today.. 2 chocolate chip Cookies and a ice cream sundae. What is wrong with me?!?? I'm tired of making excuses if thinking my pouch is malfunctioning.. I simply need a support group here in Pittsburgh. I have an addiction with sweets and goods.. Now that I am comfortable and at goal weight. My mind has taken A total turn in believing my pouch can handle anything.. So far it has. I'm down and worried.. Does anyone know of any support groups in Pittsburgh? I have to get a grip on this eating.. I feel like I'm fat all over again..

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

No dumping? Was it sugar free ice cream? I don't live near you but try searching on line for a support group in your area. If its a one time thing or your gonna get your Tom like me I usually eat chocolate for about a week during that time. Best of luck to you & think positive girl you got this.

[nursie026 36]

No dumping? Was it sugar free ice cream? I don't live near you but try searching on line for a support group in your area. If its a one time thing or your gonna get your Tom like me I usually eat chocolate for about a week during that time. Best of luck to you & think positive girl you got this.

Yes, I dump.. But only on occasions.. Some are better than others.. That's why I keep doing it.. I feel my body is getting used to this again! I'm so scared of being fat again..

[RhondaWilliams 66]

Remember all the reasons you had surgery! New health and energy! Visit fresh produce stores and fill fridge with them... Also use food tracker guide! Helps me a lot! Are you an emotional eater? I am

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

Join my fitness pal I'm there under same name as here I know it's hard trust me but like you I'm afraid of gaining that it most likely keeps me away from too much fried food & such. I barely eat ice cream plus I wasn't a sweet person but I think fruit is just as sweet. You can buy strawberry mangoes banana apples & all those delicious fruits. I'm sticking up Sunday. I go food shopping so buying lots of fruits & searching for sugar free whip cream I love that stuff

[ajustice 484]

This is to tough.. I'm beginning to feel as maybe I am in over my head. The rate I'm going I will be one of those that regain weight after surgery. I was horrible today.. 2 chocolate chip Cookies and a ice cream sundae. What is wrong with me?!?? I'm tired of making excuses if thinking my pouch is malfunctioning.. I simply need a support group here in Pittsburgh. I have an addiction with sweets and goods.. Now that I am comfortable and at goal weight. My mind has taken A total turn in believing my pouch can handle anything.. So far it has. I'm down and worried.. Does anyone know of any support groups in Pittsburgh? I have to get a grip on this eating.. I feel like I'm fat all over again..

I was a huge sweet person and I've never met a chocolate I could resist. I'm only 2 months out and the temptation is there. I've been mixing sugar free choc pudding with sugar free cool whip. I also love fresh fruit such as strawberries sliced sprinkled with a pack of Splenda and sugar free cool whip. Decadent enough to help. U got this!!!

[DiminishingDawn 50]

Go to obesityhelp.com to the state boards and ask there. A support group is a great thing.

See if you can find different substitutes trading something healthier for Cookies etc. go for Protein instead.

Keep it out of the house especially if it is a trigger food for you.

Look into therapy or any supports you have. You may be a binge eater. Many communities have overeaters anonymous.

Hang in there and hugs. The key is to get Back on track as quick as you can. You will fall down on occasion. Get back on program right away. Do not let a mistake become a pattern.

Dawn :-).

[shershrinking 53]

I feel so bad for you and me too. I love sweets, grew up with cake and Cookies and ice cream every day. Today i broke my diet, had whopper and fries with diet coke and then to McD for a dipped cone!

I am preop and lost 30 pounds following the Mediterranean diet. No white bread- whole grains only (sprouted whole wheat/california Protein recommended) (i try to avoid bread completely-its addictive for me, plus i put too much butter on) I cook with olive oil or grapeseed oil. Tons of veggies, and I eat two servings of fruit and 4 servings protein per day. 1 cup of blueberries equals one fruit. 2 cups watermelon equals one fruit. Thats lots of sweet- About a tablespoon of nuts per day, and 1/2 cup root vegetable (carrot or sweet potato) and maybe 1/4 cup Beans. Eat red meat only once a month. . For chocolate emergencies i get Russell Stovers sugarfree candies, ( english toffee and Peanut Butter cups are my favorite, but 3 will get my sugar up about 100 points. ) I still lost 30 pounds ! But i did feel so much healthier on that diet. especially avoiding bread.

Waiting for insurance to approve my RNY. It better come soon, im a cheating fool. 250# and waiting...

[nursie026 36]

Join my fitness pal I'm there under same name as here I know it's hard trust me but like you I'm afraid of gaining that it most likely keeps me away from too much fried food & such. I barely eat ice cream plus I wasn't a sweet person but I think fruit is just as sweet. You can buy strawberry mangoes banana apples & all those delicious fruits. I'm sticking up Sunday. I go food shopping so buying lots of fruits & searching for sugar free whip cream I love that stuff

Please add me .... Nursie026.. You'll see how bad I've been this past month

[ElleG 394]

Reach out to your surgeon maybe he/she can recommend a support group in your area... Best Wishes.

[futuremrsparker 288]

This is to tough.. I'm beginning to feel as maybe I am in over my head. The rate I'm going I will be one of those that regain weight after surgery. I was horrible today.. 2 chocolate chip Cookies and a ice cream sundae. What is wrong with me?!?? I'm tired of making excuses if thinking my pouch is malfunctioning.. I simply need a support group here in Pittsburgh. I have an addiction with sweets and goods.. Now that I am comfortable and at goal weight. My mind has taken A total turn in believing my pouch can handle anything.. So far it has. I'm down and worried.. Does anyone know of any support groups in Pittsburgh? I have to get a grip on this eating.. I feel like I'm fat all over again..

I am planning on going to the bariatric support group on July 10th at 6 PM in Magee hospitals auditorium on zero level... Would love for you to join. I feel like I'm going to need extra support through this as well.

[terry1118 1,274]

Reach out to your surgeon maybe he/she can recommend a support group in your area... Best Wishes.

If you can't find a support group perhaps your surgeon can put you in touch with other people who've also had the surgery. Getting together and talking with someone might help. Maybe you could even start your own group!

[nursie026 36]

I am planning on going to the bariatric support group on July 10th at 6 PM in Magee hospitals auditorium on zero level... Would love for you to join. I feel like I'm going to need extra support through this as well.

Is this for post-op patients? How do I register? I need the support too

[futuremrsparker 288]

Is this for post-op patients? How do I register? I need the support too

Yes, it is for post ops... I don't know. I work at Magee. I will look on our online database and find out if registration is needed or if you just "show up" and let you know!