I am 3 years post surgery I let 80 pounds but need to lose another 40 but my habits are terrible. I graze I eat all the wrong foods and don't eat meals. Chocolate ice cream cookies go down easily. But a plate of chicken and salad is a different story. How can I break this cycle. Strangely I haven't gained any weight!!!!

So sorry! Are you keeping fruits and veggies in your fridge? And cooking meals? Are you eating too much white bread? Are you keeping a food diary?

I have a homemade spicy Mexican Cauliflower cheese soup that i can have without feeling guilty, still lose weight on it . I gave up white bread and sodas completely. Only eat whole grains- only eat bread once a day No rice, no pasta. Eat mostly stirfry pad thai veggies with chicken, turkey burgers with veggies, mozzarella & spaghetti sauce. I love mushrooms & zucchini - but I cheat plenty, too & Dont exercise much- just a little walking. My NUT says only eat beef only once a month.

Lost 35 pounds preop. Guess i am kinda proud of that. Though skinny people dont believe it...

Just got my surgery date today, September 3! Yay! Hope to stomp out my diabetes and insulin!

Let me know if you want recipes. You really just have to cook your own food. Restaurants are expensive, fast food is not healthy. I rarely eat salads- i feel sorta punished eating salads.

Good Luck & let us know how you are doing. .

I am 3 years post surgery I let 80 pounds but need to lose another 40 but my habits are terrible. I graze I eat all the wrong foods and don't eat meals. Chocolate ice cream cookies go down easily. But a plate of chicken and salad is a different story. How can I break this cycle. Strangely I haven't gained any weight!!!!

Have you tried the 5 day pouch test. It's supposed to reset your pouch. Also try starting at the beginning again. Do one week of liquids, soft foods the next week, etc. and pay attention to what your putting in your mouth. Log everything on my fitness pal. I don't think I'll ever have chocolate ice cream or cookies in my house ever again. Hopefully your in charge of what your buying at the store. Chicken has been an issue with alot of people. Try pork or fish or turkey. And don't think that you won't gain the weight back cause it will happen.