Do you ever feel your doing it wrong? - Page 2 - ThinnerTimes

Bypassingme619 · 10-31-2005, 11:45 AM

Hope I am sure the majority have been through the feelings you are going through. I use to thin did my surgeon really do the surgery but I realize the truth when I eat one bit to many or if I gulp instead of sip, or if I eat broccoli
or test the spoon with a little milk. The truth shows. When I try on a pair on pants that I thought I would never be in again or put on a size I have never been in, or when I look in the mirror and admire that girl looking back at me. Me and Suzanne were discussing how talk shows talk about GBS but never really touch on the psychological aspects of losing weight as such a rapid rate that our mind doesn't have time to play catch up. This whole Journey is a very mental Journey. The wondering will this be different, seeing the drastic weight loss but still the doubt, the fear of actually losing it this time and keeping it off or some people lose weight but don't see it(it is mental). I think sitting down by your self and writting out the difference, keeping track of your measurements and the best piece of evidence, pictures. The whole mental part of just seeing it. It takes time. Everyday I wake up there is something new I notice about my body. Keep working that tool Hope, it will take you where you want to be.

Mavisavis · 10-31-2005, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Peckkale

Now at 4 1/2 months out I have a turkey neck and I praying it will go away so if anyone reading this knows of a few neck exercises please share!

QVC sells a thing to do mouth exercises. It's called a Facial Flex. I used it the last time I dieted and my face did seem firmer. For some reason though, I've only been doing it hit and miss this time.

Mavisavis · 10-31-2005, 05:04 PM

I know mine is working because I am losing, but I am TERRIFIED that it is all temporary. I have lost weight so many times, and gained it all back. Then factor with it that now I can eat a little more and the cravings are returning.....I could scare myself to death. The food I am eating now seems like so much to me because I was eating like a bird for so long. The reality comes when I eat out and take more than half the food home, or when I get take out chinese and it takes me 4 meals to eat a little entree. But don't feel badly, we all go through the mental wrestling!

HeatherT · 10-31-2005, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by D's Hope

For some reason I feel like Im doing it wrong, like it's not going to work for me. I know that this is also a mental thing and having the wrong mentality can sabotage everything. I am just so new at this. I see bits and pieces changing, but for some reason I dont think it is working. Like I wonder how big my pouch ACTUALLY is. Maybe its a mental thing and I really can have more than what they say. But at the same time, I dont want to test it. I totally trust my surgeon, but sometimes I wonder if he actually did the procedure. Maybe its because Im feeling better. Maybe its because I will be moving on to food soon. Maybe I find it mentally rewarding that I have actually gone this long on just liquids. I dont know, I guess I am just feeling doubtful.

Did/does anyone ever feel like this?

Thanks in advance,
Hope

you know i felt like that in the hospital that it could maybe not work for me too but i have been losing and so i am happy but i am still afraid i will mess it up too - we had surgery one day apart and our starting weight was the same so i know how you feel and you know you can add me to your yahoo im and im me anytime - let me know how you are doing and we can support eachother...my yahoo is thetapia4...

HeatherT · 10-31-2005, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by D's Hope

I havent been to any yet, from the time I saw him to the time I had the surgery I think there was only one in that time. I will be going to the support groups at Encino Hospital since I work in the medical building a half a block away. Oh Im so glad you posted! While I know that everyone is supportive of everyone, sometimes I feel left out because I dont know anyone.

Anyway, If you happen to go to Encino Support Group's I really hope to meet you, I think it would be wonderful.

Thanks again,
Hope

i wish i was closer to everyone as i feel so far away yet everyone is so helpful here - i do not go to any support group in person - you all are my support group! thanks everyone!