DUUUDE...............Shake me and tell me to knock it off!!

Since I moved to CA back in Febuary I havn't been coming on and getting the support I need...I don't have a DR. to do fills and I need one BIG TIME...I'm eating as much as I did before the band...either that or I've streched my pouch...I'm eating total crap..cake,cookies,little debbies,fast food..you get the picture:thumbdown:......So not only have stopped losing weight I have now gained 10 pounds:glare:(Said with as much sarcasm and disgust as possible)....I'm thinking I want to do a pouch test...but to be honest my willpower with the sugar is not working...I can literally feel my body going into withdrawl with in a couple of hours of not having any sugar.....I'm so mad and disgusted with myself...and I've never felt this "addiction" to sugar before..the pre-op diet was awesome (not a problem) I even enjoyed it..Post op...up until about the last 2 months or so were going fantastic.

Any ideas?............

There is really no way around the withdrawal feelings. It will take a couple of days of struggling but eventually you'll get the crap out of your system again. Get some sugar free stuff (fudge pops, popsicles, Protein bars) in the house for when you are really desperate and put yourself on a strict low GI fresh food (unprocessed meat, veggie, fruit and dairy) diet for a week. Then add back a few whole grains eaten with lean protein. Drink lots of Water too.

It won't be easy but you know that in a week or so it will have been worth it. And the next time you consider eating the bad stuff you can remind yourself of what you have to go through to reverse its effects.

And find yourself a fill doctor ASAP.

You need to find a Dr asap! You're the same person youve always been before restriction.

I would also suggest you see a regular doctor and have your blood sugar tested. It sounds like you may have undiagnosed diabetes. I never craved sugar before either, but shortly before I was diagnosed with diabetes, I literally craved sugar all the time. In fact, I still do. I just have to really watch what I eat. You definitely need to find a fill doc asap too.

Joan

Ok. You were doing so well at least by the looks of your ticker. You are still ok and have a chance to get out of this rut but please, please go see your doctor and tell him what is going on. Be honest so he/she can help you! Now! Before you gain the weight back. Don't destroy what you have already worked so hard to accomplish and don't take a chance on making your band problem any worse. You are such a beautiful girl. Go get help. LOL

V... sounds like we're in the same boat. Since I graduated I haven't had a steady place to call home or job so I fell off completely! Let me know if you find some motivation cause I need it too girl. I'm consuming way too much fast food and I think Im gaining.

Kepp coming on here though. Maybe this is where we can get the support we need!

SweetZ and V Queen, we were all banded about the same time. I crave sugar, too and rediscovered ice cream n July :thumbdown:But i also think it has something to do with the time since our surgery. The newness has worn off. and the wt. loss is slower. i went back to see a counselor;and got some health issues addressed (Had problems with sinuses). i have had 3 good days in a row, at the moment; and it makes a difference. Do see a doctor. even changing your routine exercises can help. You can do this.:frown:

Thanks for the encouraging words sue! Im doing a lot better. trying to eat properly... slowly... getting my protein in. WE GON DO THIS!

SweetZ, You can do this. Good Luck!!