Really that is great! Isn't it strange that I am happier for you and your 12 lbs than I am my wieght loss. I do think this has been a lousy week. Hormones, funeral, work, my birthday YUK. I have been pretty irritated by just about everything. Well actually the funeral is this afternoon so that will be over today. But your loss is great! I know how much trouble you went through to get your surgery. You are right. I have found my self over eating lately way less that what was normal but more than I thought I should eat. But I still felt hungry? Are you feeling that way???? I have to get some work done before I have to leave for the day. Ann I am so happy for you and your loss! (that sounds strange-but good)

Terri

Thanks Terri!

I hope that things start looking up for you real soon.

Yes, I have felt my self eating a lot more than I was right after surgery... but I also know that it is about 3/4ths less than I would eat pre-band. I use to graze... I would eat normal size meals for Breakfast and lunch but in the evenings I would graze until bed and consume large amounts of food. If I sat down for a proper meal it would be a huge meal and I would clean my plate. I now eat until I am satisfied... somedays this is more food than on other days and I no longer graze. I have 3 small meals each day and if I am more hungry I may have a small snack between my meals. I am trying to concentrate on chewing and eating slowly. Getting use to not drinking during my meals and for a good time afterwards. I figure that this is the time for me to get in all the good habits for example like my exercise... then when I start getting fills, it might not be so overwhelming.

I think we are both going through some pretty normal feelings and emotions. We are very lucky to have this forum where others understand what we are going through and can offer support and advise.

I hope you are feeling better and keep up the great job!

Take Care,

Hi Anne-

I am an emotional person any how. But now I think I need to go on Prozac or something. I have been tanning which I do think helps me emotionally. But eating I know I am eating more than I should be or thought I could. Not because I am attempting to push the envelope but I still feel hungry after I eat. Probably not taking enough time and I am so conditioned to drinking while eating it is hard to give that up too. Uggghhhh its Friday I think I will catch a movie hopefully a good one. Have a great weekend Anne and you keep up the good work and attitude. Terri