SusieO

Sounds yummy but I can't eat eggs.

Thank you all for the suggestions the chicken and salsa sounds good and I might try the breakfast shakes cause they sound easy enough.

I absolutely hate cooking and even though I am eating less I do find myself eating the same unhealthy crap that got me in this mess. I need help in finding easy recipes that are healthy and don't take an hour to prepare. If anyone has any suggestions I would really appreciate them. Thank you very much.

AWWWWW CONGRATS!!! One of the big reasons I had the surgery done was the hopes that I can get pregnant.

I am so sorry you had to go through hall that mess. I hope you feel better soon.

I am still on liquids and I try and drink 1 1/2 liters a day like Dr. Miranda suggested to me. I guess maybe it is that I am not getting enough protein I don't know Why I didn't even think about that (maybe cause I am so darn hungry) What sorts of liquid protein are there for me to take?

Isn't amazing how everything we do in this society is connected to food, food, food! Especially being a southern girl, I am originally from Mexico and food is also at the center of everything. I think that the elliptical idea was excellent!!! I did the same thing with my threadmill. It also doesn't need to be long, sometimes 10 min of doing something else, is enough to snap us out of it. You are doing awesome!

I too am a Mexican girl so I know how that goes, food food food all day long. Right now I am trying to figure out what works for me, I have no energy right now so walking is out of the question. So it is now mostly Facebook apps and avoiding everyone lol

Very very helpful thank you.

Yes Susie I have had the same problems. I know what you are going through is so hard! There were days I cried because I didn't know how to handle life without food as a crutch. Please don't give up. I haven't been very strong in the past and have given up on dieting or rather given in to food. This is the first time in my life I have stuck with any lifestyle change. I feel so much better about myself. For me, I pray alot for strength and it helps. If I can do this, I know you can too. Stay strong and know that others understand how hard it is! It does get easier in time when you see your success on the scale!

Yeah that's how it's been for me I have been angry one minute and then in tears the next. It is so hard, but I really appreciate the positivity of your message Thank you very much

It has been BANDSTER HELL!!! for me I realized now that I have an addiction to food. It has been so hard watching everyone around me eat like normal.I at times just want to give up and eat, I wish it wasn't as hard. Has anyone else had these same problems?

I don't have medical insurance, so no counseling, but do I wish I could go? You betcha!

There are other options. I know that OA has group meetings online, and you could look for support groups in your area.

CONGRATS TO ALL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was banded in September.

It is definitely a good idea to get some sort of treatment. I have been looking into counseling because I realized since my surgery, that I have MAJOR issues with food. I looked into O A but I'm not quite sure if the 12 steps are right for me. If anyone has any suggestions I am open to them.