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Hi all, I'm about 1 year out and havn't been the model wls surgery patient for about the last 3 mos., I'm about 15 lbs from goal, not bad, but all my old habits are back! To the point that I swear I can eat as much as I use too! Oh and since December I've gained about 7 lbs!! Is there anyway to find out if I've stretched or how much food is enough, I don't evan know anymore, I always feel full! ALL DAY LONG!! I graze all day! Should I go back to no more than 1 cup? How about the 5 day pouch test? I was evan considering weight watchers. I can't believe I'm still discussing this! HELP!
I hope this is helpful!
God Bless!
Janelle
For myself i did try the 5day pouch thing i found just doing the 1st two days the most helpful as l found it a relivef not to eat any solids
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What i have learn't is that i simply have not truly dealt with the real issues in my life in reguards as to why i reach for food when i am stressed,challenged,bored etc... that has been a real eye opener to see this!
I tried a 12step programe but it just didn't feel right, instead i am seeing a therapist, so far really helpful! Plus i am learning new tools in how to deal with the stress,anxiety etc
Now what i do is i have gone back to the basic rules
1.Eat my three meals keep it simple i have found eggface's website really real & good for reciepes
2.Don't mix food & drink.... wait
3.follow the sugar & fat rule.... i am metric so i don't know how to put that in imperial measurement that you have in the USA
4.Exercise
Have i found it easy to do these four simple rules NO BUT I AM LEARNING ONE DAY AT A TIME
Some days i manage them all & some i don't
Last Saturday i went to a party with my man i looked good most people would love the attention i got instead i had a panic attack OMG i can laugh now but not at the time.
For me i just don't want to look for band aids any more i hope that helps well i am off to have a walk with my girlfriends oh yes i have a plate which has the perfect size portion size for us to eat i have to race off to meet friends i will measure it & post this information i have found this a true god send please contact me if you need support in any way arealgem1962@yahoo.co.nz CC
All the best to you in the journey of discovering how wonderful you are!