I have fallen off the Wagon and struggling to get back on. I have fallen back into old habits. I'm eating candy and drinking soda. Even though it makes me sick to eat it I still go back to it. It just started in the past week I'm just afraid I'm going to lose control again. I've lost almost sixty pounds so far and I don't want to gain it back.

I'm not sure what my be going on in your life but you need to remember that you have gone through a lot of sacrifices and you need to stop eating junk food. Something is targeting those bad habits. Whatever it is you are just going to have to fight the temptation. Try to go back to basic 40-60 grams of protein and 30-40 grams of carbs. It's a life style change and it takes time! You can do this!!! Stay focus and don't over stress. Start tomorrow again!!!

I have fallen off the Wagon and struggling to get back on. I have fallen back into old habits. I'm eating candy and drinking soda. Even though it makes me sick to eat it I still go back to it. It just started in the past week I'm just afraid I'm going to lose control again. I've lost almost sixty pounds so far and I don't want to gain it back.

Hello there. Find your diet from a couple weeks from surgery and revert back. Please do not allow this gift of the sleeve to fall by the wayside. You have been through too much to let it go......... Soda is liquid/water is liquid. Switch to Crystal Light peach tea if you need something besides water. Be strong, please be strong for your health's sake. For your child or childrens' sake? YOU CAN DO IT.

When I went for the psych appointments, the doctor told me that she was available to me at any point along my journey. Consider making an appointment to learn how to control the triggers and learn more coping mechanisms. Catch this before it gets any worse!

Kim

Find yummy Protein bars. Sometimes they're just as good as candy! I love Power Crunch and Quest. Both have excellent chocolate bars. The Power Crunch taste like the old sugar wafer Cookies we had as kids. Quest makes a chocolate chip cookie dough that is just incredible. If you get a craving, grab a Protein Bar. It may be more calories than what you want at the time, it's a heck of a lot better than eating empty candy calories. I've also found that when I want to get candy or soda, I do something else first (put laundry in the washer, let the dogs outside, run the dishwasher, get my clothes ready for work the next day, etc.). When I'm done with that my mind is in a different place. If I'm still "hungry" I'll grab a small cottage cheese or something. Try to redirect your impulse when it hits you.

I told someone earlier today, if you absolutely must have the candy (or soda), just have a bite then throw the rest away. Or just have a sip and throw the rest away. I'd highly recommend staying away from soda and finding another drink you love just as much. The carbonation is so harmful to the sleeve and your body.

Maybe I'm giving bad advice, but I know myself well enough to know that the more I deny what I'm craving, the more I crave it. Sometimes just having that one little bite is all I need to work through the craving. Most of the time, though, if I've redirected myself, the craving leaves altogether.

Please please please don't sabotage your success. If you're feeling weak, post something on here. Read through everyone's stories. Do something else. You have a support group here and we will do what we can to help you out!