TracyKwe

Hi DebiC!
Yes,I had an original weight goal of 150lbs and if I reach that I will be very happy I am sure. But after the sleeve surgery I am more focased on how I look and feel in my clothes.And this procedure is going to help me with that.
I will be having a fleur de lis Abdominalplasty with a full torso, corset- type muscle tightening and hernia repairs.
There are alot of different insurances that require different criteria for them to cover this type of procedure.
My hernias, along with the weight loss (1oolbs stable 6mos post-surgery was my particular insurances criteria) as well as having my primary caregivers and Bari surgeon's written approval and recomendations were ALL required before I was approved.
I was told that I more than fit all the criteria and all the Docs involved in it say that they expect a good result.
Yes,chances are that I may need a nip and tuck here and there later,but for now, I have to get this pannus off! Like You, it is beyond my privates and is now causing more problems for me than I am able to keep ahead of.
I am already disabled with a very serious back and this is just not helping.I got out of my wheelchair and I am NOT going back!
My surgeon is all for using this as a tool to keep me mobile and on a good path to full recovery.I have to say that I am so ready for this right now and with good compression and support undergarments for continued binding therapy, they expect that I will be able to keep it all realitivly tight even with another substantial weight drop.And if not,my thighs and arms will have to be done anyway.....
.....so here's to hoping that the work can all get done somehow! Hahaha!

One day at a time is a good focus. You can do it!

I was just at my therapists Monday and he said if focusing for 24 hours was too hard, do it for 1 hour, 1 minute, 1 second.
I have been coming to this site for about 5 months now and it's only been in this past week that I have seen so many people writing about being a failure.
This is a HARD thing we have chosen to do. Harder than most of us ever thought it would be. And we all knew that the surgery would not help with the emotional issues that got us where we were in the first place.
My surgeon said to tell him immediately if I ever started getting hungry and he has a PA who deals only with that.
If you can't afford a therapist, at least look into going to Weight Watchers or Overeaters Anonymous (it's free). You are not the first person to have to deal with a food addiction, nor will you be the last, so let others
help you get back to where you want to be.
Good luck, and keep us posted how it's going.

Just got off the phone with my mom.....there is nothing like talking to my mommy, its amazing. I'm 43 years old and mom is still sunshine in a bottle to me. She was soothing and said some of the same things ya'll said too. She made me promise to take a walk tomorrow for 10 minutes at least and that I would feel the sunshine on my face and enjoy the Florida weather and that I'd end up walking longer and not even notice. What idiot would jump in front of a bus on purpose? That's what I feel like when I'm binge eating. I've got to stop the madness now what you guys posted and my mom just gave me that encouragement.
I pledge to walk tomorrow as promised to my mom. Eat only Proteins and drink my Water, so help me my Lord and Savior. I must get through tomorrow.....24 hours is all,right?..Yes, just focus on 24 hours...one hour at a time...... I feel like I'm a crack addict or something.
I'll post my progress tomorrow just to keep me honest. Thank you ya'll.

I agree with letting go of the guilt/self hatred for what happened yesterday, but instead plan for the day. Have all kinds of protein stuff available and no carb stuff around, don't even bring it into your house. Have plenty of string cheese, boiled eggs, deli meat, almonds, pistachios, pecans, protein bars, deviled eggs, ready to drink protein drinks. Never be unprepared at home or when going out. I take string cheese and nuts in my purse every time I leave the house. Sometimes even a protein shake. Even if you have to eat out for some reason, every restaurant has a meat or salad option. If you are bored with what you have been eating, look for easy low carb recipes or modify regular ones. You can do this, it takes some effort yes, but you are worth it!! Hang in there, we can all do this together.

Yes, this is the time to get help. Perhaps you might look into seeing therapist. This is the time to get your head hunger under control. Work on getting the triggers for your bad eating habits under control. Also, I highly recommend LilMissDiva's basic boot camp. It has worked for me numerous times. Stay away from the carbs. Yes, bread is a big slidder!

Im sorry that you are feeling this way, and im glad that you are taking steps to help correct your self sabotoge...I really think that you should take a look at the boot camp thats pinned to the forum by lilmissdiva.. it may be a great tool to help you get back on the right track again. And my honest advice is.. when you wake up in the mornin.. dont hate yourself for what you did the day before, because it will automatically put you in a slump and make you feel bad, and im sure like a few people on here that bad feeling is what makes you eat in the first place.
wake up and know that today is a new day whatever happend yesterday can't be fixed or changed, but TODAY can be different. start as if its a new diet every day, that way you can try and manage. Its how i work on my stuff to. Everyday is a new day and everyday you have your slate wiped clean.
I hope you can get your food issued under control. I would suggest also calling your nut and seeing what they recommend.
Good luck to you!

Toast and butter is a slider for me... I love it, but only eat with or after protein so I am satisfied with one or two half slices. I imagine if you tweak your diet, you will have better luck with the weight loss. You know, protein first, veggies second and carbs third. Glad you are going in to see your Doc.

Look for Little Miss Diva, she has the 5 day boot camp post that helps you get back on track.