I'm so sorry you're going through this. You've done the first step. Realizing you need help. Try to get back to basics. Contact your surgeon and let them know you need some resources to help you get back on track. I wish you all the best! I hope my advise helps.
Shelley

Stress/emotional eating is a problem for everyone. Awareness that the eating doesn't "treat" the really underlying problem can be hard to accept. I suggest that you keep a daily food diary and write down everything--every bite. At the same time, write down what you are feeling at the time and what mental script is running in your head.

Doing those things can help you get a clearer picture of what is really going on, and can help you find alternate methods of handling your emotions--ones that don't sabotage your other personal goals. :)

I'm going through a very similar time myself. I had the GB a little over two years ago and this past year I've gained THIRTY pounds. I definitely understand the struggle. I refuse to gain any more AND I am going to lose this thirty. Think about it; as bad as we feel now, is it close to as bad as we felt pre-op? I don't want to feel like that again, mentally or physically. I got my chance and I don't want to ruin it. Also, don't we want to prove all of those people who talk smack about bariatric surgery wrong? My surgeon's office constantly said that it's a tool, it's a tool and secretly I thought yeah, it's a tool but it's the BEST tool. It's only been two years later and I see how right they were. It IS only a tool (albeit a great one) that won't continue to work unless I work at it. We don't get a reset button on this life. Remember what it was like pre-op and what what it was like right before we had our surgeries? I don't know about you but truthfully, I didn't actually believe it was going to happen until I was strapped on the operating table. When I woke up I was still unsure because my surgeon said I hadn't lost any weight which was going to make it harder and she may not be able to do it at all. I remember waking up and getting ready to hear that she opened and closed me back up without doing anything because I was too fat. I remember the slow and intense joy when she said everything went perfectly and it was done, no complications, no nothing. Remember how good it felt, those pounds coming off? We can do this. You've already taken such a huge step, the biggest step! We WILL do this.

I agree with Shelley, the most important part is that you recognized the issue and are ready to make a change. My advice is to start with small changes, don't try an "about face" that is how I think we have all failed on "diets" before. Remember this is a lifestyle.

I think the most important part is to believe in yourself and remember you were succesful in losing 65 lbs and you can do it again.

I wouldn't worry about the scale or exercise for right now, just plan your meals and focus on that first. I hope this helps, good luck and stay positive.

Start taking control back with taking one meal at a time and one healthy activity at a time that you can tolerate. You maybe to focused on the big picture. Focus on the little ones and get those in line and the rest will follow. You will gain momentum with the little ones (meals) and before you know if you will be back in control.

Oh dear. I am new to the whole surgery thing and I had a bypass (3 months ag0) but I sure can commiserate with you on the injury end!!! I broke my leg almost three years ago and was housebound for six months. It was torture. No exercise. No ability to really prepare my meals and shop right. It was HELL HELL HELL. Hugs to your for a speedy recovery.

My recommendation is to take one behavior that you know you should have and master that again. Maybe the water. You can do it little by little.

THANK YOU ALL!!!! I really mean it. Like I said before I feel like if I talk to my family or friends they are like "well just stop". It is SO much more than "just stop". You're right Crystal Cruz I WILL NOT go back. I will NEVER see 220 lbs again. I fill like I have a renewed spirit and I CAN DO THIS. NO I AM GOING TO DO THIS one step at a time. One meal at a time one hour at a time. Yesterday I went to see my surgeon's NP and he filled my band again. I can say I can tell the difference. I will get back to the gym and doing things that I used to . THANK YOU ALL again.