Almost 9 months out, I think I fucked up.

[Vox 2]

The eating part at least. I still had a lot of bad habits post-surgery that I never sought help for. Oftentimes I don't stop eating until I'm satisfied, but until I'm full. I think this has resulted in my stomach stretching quite a bit, because I was astonished today when I found myself able to eat 3 whole sandwhiches with scrambled egg. I am fairly certain someone who's 9 months post-op shouldn't be able to eat that.

Despite this, I'm still 54kg (120lbs) down, but I know that if I don't fix these bad habits, I will start gaining weight again sooner or later. I feel like an enormous loser now, but I want to turn my eating habits around once again.. I just don't know where to start. Any advice is welcome. Thank you.

[Pearldrop 164]

Not sure what the post care service is for you, but I’d go back to the tea and seek some help and referrals.

prior to my surgery I did hypothearpy, this was helpful for me. I also keep a diary of my moods and what I eat. This helps with the emotional eating, although I do still have some old habits, that I’m continuing to work on. My other thing is to brush my teeth after I’ve eaten and sip on Water til my next meal time.

i wish you well, let me know how you go

[notmyname 593]

I found a therapist that specializes in weight issues. It really has been helpful. I go to (roughly) weekly group sessions that focus on the mental issues with weight loss and meet with her once a month. It has really helped me get my mind around some of the issues that led me to gain. Good luck

[dwlobo76 9]

Before my surgery my therapist recommended a book called The Emotional First-Aid Kit: A Practical Guide to Live after Bariatric Surgery. It's a great book and perhaps you can find answers to he'll you move forward.

[GreenTealael 25,478]

4 hours ago, Vox said:

The eating part at least. I still had a lot of bad habits post-surgery that I never sought help for. Oftentimes I don't stop eating until I'm satisfied, but until I'm full. I think this has resulted in my stomach stretching quite a bit, because I was astonished today when I found myself able to eat 3 whole sandwhiches with scrambled egg. I am fairly certain someone who's 9 months post-op shouldn't be able to eat that.

Despite this, I'm still 54kg (120lbs) down, but I know that if I don't fix these bad habits, I will start gaining weight again sooner or later. I feel like an enormous loser now, but I want to turn my eating habits around once again.. I just don't know where to start. Any advice is welcome. Thank you.

Let me ask a serious question: why 3 whole sandwiches with scrambled eggs instead of triple the eggs on one sandwich?

I would suggest meeting with your team soon to form strategies.

Safe Journey 🎈

[Xapphirea 28]

*Waves to Vox* A Dutchie here too
I'd say just get back to your old plan, I am in no way a veteran, but as long as you don't gain, you are good. Cut back a little on the portion size, maybe cut down carbs and up the Protein?
Hugs, happy new year, make it the best one yet!