Now that you've had surgery...what's your biggest obstacle?

[Marathongirl 106]

I had my surgery March 17, so I'm 2 months out. I would have to say my biggest obstacle is to try and not graze. If I see something on the counter I might have a taste, or more. I've been working on it, and have been doing better.

What about you? What's been your biggest obstacle so far?

[longroad34 32]

My biggest struggle seems to not beat myself about looking or feeling or eatting/drinking as good/as often as i should.

[Bmjohnson 84]

My biggest obstacle is feeling bad about eating something that isnt good for me. It makes me feel like i let myself down to indulge in these bad foods.

[Norsemanlady 8]

My biggest problem lately has been grazing or tasting too. My surgery was Feb. 6th. I am down 55 pounds so far. Hasn't helped my knees though????. But I seem to have a great desire for carbs. Guess I should improve my liquid intake and double check my Protein count.

[ADubs2014 2]

I'm only 5 days post-op but I am hungry as all get out! I haven't stopped being hungry! I hope this changes!

[Bmjohnson 84]

Adubs, It does get better. Just hang in there. The first two weeks are the hardest. Good luck!

[Amyllf2 206]

I'm 30 days out today. Social settings are my big obstacle at the moment. I had to decline and end of the year meeting because it was being held at a local buffet. Memorial Day is also going to be challenge.

[KittyKat848 93]

My biggest obstacle is dealing with clothing. I have very few things that fit and I cannot afford to buy clothes all the time. Sometimes it's really depressing to have 3 shirts to choose from. I am grateful, but I wish I had budgeted for clothing.

[PATTIANN 0]

I am 7 weeks out and dealing with head hunger has beent the worst. also dealing with stalls.

[Sheri h 18]

I'm 13 months post op funny never thought I would be able to say that my biggest obstacle for me after 132 lbs down is loose skin insurance I had wants there to be skin infection issues but I don't have any keep clean dry and intact (you nurse's know what this means) going to new insurance June 1st hope they pay will see.

[Baconville 578]

I will second the loose skin. My arms are especially bad. I have lost nearly 200 pounds, and at 49, I guess you can't expect it to all shrink back to normal. Not sure what I will do about it. It will be another year before I can even think about plastic surgery.

[treilly 16]

My biggest obstacle so far is that I don't drink enough. I've been so concerned with getting the eating right and making sure I have all my Protein that I forget that I have to drink a certain amount per day as well.