calisleever

im in Pittsburg too! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That's a fair assessment. I realize I have a problem with food, I mean that's what got me where I am today but I really want to be successful. I want to be healthy and live a long life. It's difficult controlling those cravings and staying motivated. I'm hoping the therapy helps me figure out what it is that's driving me to eat whatever I want whenever I want, and why I give up and derail so bad when the weight loss slows. What has helped you guys in those areas? What motivates you? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've been going through the whole process of getting the pre reqs done for a gastric sleeve, and I've completed everything I need to complete except the hardest part; losing the weight my surgeon has required do to the surgery. It's so frustrating! I've had some setbacks and actually gained a ridiculous amount of weight! He won't do it and won't submit for authorization to my insurance until I get down to 311. I was right around 330 when he gave me that goal, I got down to about 316 (but I didn't have the other requirements finished up) then I tried to do it on my own thinking I may be able to lose the weight without surgery. I was scared. I wasn't ready. I didn't see him for about 9 months meanwhile I ballooned up to 370! I've been back to see him and get back on track but he still won't clear me for surgery until I get all the way down to 311 which seems impossible at this point. I go up, I go down, each time going higher. What advice do you guys have for dropping that pre surgery weight quickly? I fear I'll give up and just get worse. At this point if I don't make that change and keep going up I will literally kill myself with food. What can I do to get and stay motivated? How do you handle sugar and carb cravings that seem to be so intense all you can think about is a darn cookie lol.. I am starting talk therapy next week to see if that will help me reach my goals. As of today I got back on track with lean meats and veggies and really trying to cut out the carbs. Any advice would be greatly appreciated thanks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App