wlsfeb2017

Yes, I was thinking a Psyc was next step, I currently don't have one... as sitting down and consuming so much in one sitting after working so hard has to have psychological aspects to it...

True.. can not let food rule my life as it once did as that didn't work.

Thank you

Yes, I was thinking a Psyc was next step, I currently don't have one... as sitting down and consuming so much in one sitting after working so hard has to have psychological aspects to it...

I decided to take a few days away from here. It's nice to see that nothing ever changes!

True.. can not let food rule my life as it once did as that didn't work.

Thank you

Yes, I was thinking a Psyc was next step, I currently don't have one... as sitting down and consuming so much in one sitting after working so hard has to have psychological aspects to it...

Yes, I was thinking a Psyc was next step, I currently don't have one... as sitting down and consuming so much in one sitting after working so hard has to have psychological aspects to it...

True.. can not let food rule my life as it once did as that didn't work.

Thank you

Yes, I was thinking a Psyc was next step, I currently don't have one... as sitting down and consuming so much in one sitting after working so hard has to have psychological aspects to it...

Meal plan.. on it..
I have been deciding what to make on a day to day basis so far and then just eating the same meal over the day in portains. Besides yesterday's episode it was Soups and scrambled eggs with Optifast shakes.
Not exactly exciting so a head in the right direction for meal planning would be REALLY appreciated.

Yes, I was thinking a Psyc was next step, I currently don't have one... as sitting down and consuming so much in one sitting after working so hard has to have psychological aspects to it...

Ok, diet help:
Get on youtube and search "The Dr. V diet" watch the video. That will get you started. Dr. Duc Vuong is a wonderful resource for information.
Also, Dr. Matthew Weiner has a lot of videos too.
Essentially, like you have found, the surgery will only work for a limited time, then it is up to us. We have to change our minds and the CONTENT of our diets to have lasting success.
If we continue eating the same things we ate before surgery, we will end up in the same shape. We have to change WHAT we eat, not just how MUCH.
I tried the spinach smoothie yesterday for Breakfast. I was scared! But it was good! I used a whole banana and 2 handfuls of blueberries and coconut Water. So maybe more extras than needed, but baby steps!
If you watch the video and wonder about Protein, 4oz of meat gives 28g x 2 is 56g, then add a 15g snack (or have 2 eggs for breakfast), and you are set for the day.. Assuming a 70g/day protein goal.

You are not a lone. Whether you ate a whole pizza, or someone else ate a whole piece of cake, two glasses of wine - a lot of us come from a background of overeating and binging, followed by shame. It's okay that you are a work of progress - you are in a transition period. You are trying to change who you are as a person - which is NOT easy. The small size of our stomachs make it a little easier to change, kind of forces us to eat less and less. I'm about a month out and finally getting out of a Huge depression state. I used to find joy and solace in eating. But at the end of the day, it's your mind that makes the decision to eat. If you decide to pick something up and swallow, your stomach doesn't really have a choice. Think about your goals. Make a dream board on Pinterest of healthy bodies, motivational phrases, vsg recipes, at home exercises. Remind yourself of what you want - what you were willing to deal with the insurance company for, the hospital stay for, the possible family and friends that didn't understand your decision. You did it for YOU.

As a side note, a psychologist has really helped me. You can fix a fridge or a car, but you cannot fix a person - a person has to want to fix them self. Stay strong!