I seriously need your prayer as I walk into the future with a new attitude about food. I am under a tremendous amount of stress for a variety of reasons that I won't list here. In the past I've used food as a drug to calm my nerves, and sooth my hurts etc. When I am unable to do that I find myself very sad at times. Although I haven't had a fill, and I am able to eat just about anything I know that I shouldn't. I am 3 weeks post op and I've eaten things that I know that I shouldn't i.e. potato chips, cheese cake. :thumbup: Thank you.

I seriously need your prayer as I walk into the future with a new attitude about food. I am under a tremendous amount of stress for a variety of reasons that I won't list here. In the past I've used food as a drug to calm my nerves, and sooth my hurts etc. When I am unable to do that I find myself very sad at times. Although I haven't had a fill, and I am able to eat just about anything I know that I shouldn't. I am 3 weeks post op and I've eaten things that I know that I shouldn't i.e. potato chips, cheese cake. :biggrin: Thank you.

You will definitely have my prayers. Food is something we must face everyday. It is an addiction that can not be avoided. Are you able to exercise? It may help you feel better. It works for me. If not, try to eat something allowed that is protein, then immediately find something to fill your time...read, listen to music, find someone to give you a massage, pray.

It isn't going to be easy to stop old habits. Believe me, I know. Also, a question...Even though you are making bad choices, are you eating less of them? If not, you need to try to get your first fill scheduled. Good Luck! I will be praying for you.

Thank you :smile2: I love to exercise and can't wait until I can return to the gym after my first post op dr's appt (8/5). Currently, I walk everyday as much as possible and no I'm not eating more - it's just dealing with what my dr said is normal i.e not being able to use food as a crutch any longer. It's all just been compounded by the unusually high level of stress that I'm dealing with right now. Thank you again for your prayers.

Hang in there. I will pray for you. I, too, am struggling right now. Also three weeks out, no restriction, no fill till sept 16. I am walking, trying to eat right, and feeling a bit depressed. All I know to do is do the right things and counter all the bad stuff in my mind with the words of truth: God is with me, He loves me, and I can do all things thru Him. I hope things get better for you soon!

Hello, I've been away from the forum for a while, but I'm seriously needing prayer. I'm scheduled for knee replacement surgery, and I have to lose 5 more lbs or my doctor won't do it. My weight loss has been very slow: I've discovered I'm a real stress eater and Satan has been doing double time in keeping me stressed. My surgery date is 23 Sept 09, and there's no reason why I shouldn't be able to do this. Any encouraging words would be appreciated.

I have said a prayer that you all (myself included) stay strong and get what we want. Satan is always busy trying to play tricks on us and keep us unhappy. I'll pray for you, you pray for me....and watch God change things!!

I suggest until you get your surgeon's approval to begin exercising that maybe you start walking more. I have noticed that the increase of endorphins from my increase in exercising has greatly helped me with symptoms of depression. When I get that nagging feeling to eat something that I know I shouldn't, I try to change my focus by doing something physical. Go outside and walk around the block, take a swim, pick up a book and start reading, anything, just change your focus.

Good luck to you!