FLUFFY13

I am 1 year post op, I have stalled for 1 month and have now gained 9 lbs. I am so upset. I got into Big Cup of Noodles. High carbs easy meal, a real tummy warmer. Stopped now. Back on track. Hope i can get back to feeling in control again. Stressed out doesn't help.

magicalwoman, you will be able to enjoy a nice meal again, just in smaller amounts - and that's a good thing. :-) But you may find, like I did, that the old "comfort" foods like hotdogs, french fries and pizza, just don't taste that good anymore and the flavor isn't good enough to "pay" for the amount of calories I'm eating.
But donuts!!!!!!! OMG Donuts!!! They are still little bites of heaven. (But what used to be a 4 donut habit, is easily satisfied with just 1! per week)
Hang in there, it does get better. When I first returned from the hospital, I was HURTING A LOT! I was miserable and cranky and I wanted to pick a fight with the world. But I was afraid to ever start eating again. I didn't want to break the "magic" of WLS.
It wasn't much consolation, but I tried to look on the discomfort and pain as a trial-by-fire. Something I had to go through to reach a new level in my life and become the person I always thought I was on the inside.
This is your one and only life!
Make the right decisions, right now, for it. And remember that it is the people and experiences in life that matter, not the stuff.

Review your past actions and your future dreams. Keep it all in perspective. Pursue the truly important, not the shallow and fleeting illusions of modern success. Let others have their fame and trinkets…stick to what matters, what you know in your heart is right, and live virtuously, lead by example, and stick to your vision.

You are the boss of this life, make it count when it comes to what matters. Never give up on it. You will succeed.