knitmom

Yes! I think it helps with self control in every aspect of my life. :-)

Well hello there everyone - long time no see!!!

It has been 3 weeks since my last post (that sounds like I'm in confession!!)

I've been on a wonderful holiday in Khao Lak and Phuket Thailand. The weather was great, the resorts were amazing and I've come home feeling fully re-charged.

On my holiday, although I didn't over-eat, I definitely ate whatever I wanted and didn't think too much at all about the calories - except when it came to cocktails, I couldn't get it out of my head that I was consuming empty calories with no nutritional value.

I am so happy to report that I've returned home weighing exactly the same as when I left. I know the goal of this thing is to actually lose weight, but I have never ever in my life come home from a holiday without gaining weight. I really am so thrilled that I've managed to maintain it this time.

I even managed a few NSV's on my time away - particularly shopping in stores that I have never found anything in before that would fit my size - yipppeee!!!

My band definitely helped in this regard, it let me know whenever enough was enough, so I didn't try to put more food in than I could.

I'm now back on my usual eating plan and and feel so much happier and healthier for my time away.

I've attached some pictures for your viewing pleasure - I think the smile on my face says it all!!!

@@My Bariatric Life, funny you should mention that. Just last night my husband reminded me that I haven't meditated in a while (he has been meditating for over a year). I started about seven months ago, shortly before my surgery. After my surgery I began to do it very sporadically and lately, I have to admit, I haven't done it at all and I can feel the difference. Meditating helped me to feel calm and to de-stress. I also felt more connected to God.
It was meant for me to read your post today. I will start again this evening.

I went to the dietician 2 days ago and am back to the basics as well! I'm 3 years post op and have gained back 27lbs! It is so frustrating, but I am back to measuring cups and following the program, I am seeing my dietician weekly until I get to my goal weight. . You can do this!!! I can do this!! We all can do this!! ????

Okay what's PB2 lol

I don't think it's the fat they're concerned with? It's that your body stores a lot of Water if you're eating lots of carbs and fatty foods. They want the liver to shred the excess fluids the liver is retaining.

Hang in there...you are doing great! If posting this helped, then keep it up...maybe start a blog to use an outlet for your frustrations.

There is a saying in the fertility business..."lose weight and ovulate." Any weight loss promotes ovulation so in theory having a lapband should increase the chances of pregnancy for a patient with PCOS. Good luck.

There is a saying in the fertility business..."lose weight and ovulate." Any weight loss promotes ovulation so in theory having a lapband should increase the chances of pregnancy for a patient with PCOS. Good luck.

I am 2 weeks post-op and have lost about 10lbs.

I am 2 weeks post-op and have lost about 10lbs.

I moved four weeks and a couple days after surgery. I was okay, but really, who likes moving?!