tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17253005.post3781255841000789883..comments2023-07-07T02:30:45.447-07:00Comments on A Phoenix Rising: My Journey of Weight Loss and Self Found: An Open Letter To My Former SelfFearless Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00847254365390717895noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17253005.post-87546434410565697162009-06-02T08:44:16.111-07:002009-06-02T08:44:16.111-07:00ok, Barb, you did it, you made me cry! I feel for ...ok, Barb, you did it, you made me cry! I feel for you and the anquish inside of you! I am 9 days from my one near surgery for the MGB and I too feel at some point that I am failing my self. I am at 124 pounds lost and feel as though I should have done more! I know that sounds silly...but I too, am afraid of gaining that 15-20 percent that Dr. R. says we can gain. I too am afraid of slipping back into the patterns that got me obese in the first place. I too am afraid that this is a life long thing and the diet just continues for the smaller me. There is no easy fix or cure. We are addicted to food and we have to remain true to ourselves and make the right choices. The surgery has helped us lose the weight, but not the love of food, not the thought of food, not the fear of turning back. SO please know that so many of us feel just as you do and are determined to fight this battle with you. Keep journaling, keep blogging, keep talking to your self and others in the same boat as you. This will help you to stay strong and stay a warrior. The fact that you have come back to us for support shows just how determined you are to take back what you gained. I will continue to follow and support you my friend....good luck to you and I know you can get through this! Cut out the reese's, stay away from dining out for a while, or at least eat smaller portions of protein and salad....I find it is the carbs and sugars that put the weight on fast.<br />Keep your chin up, you have come so far and remember this journey never ends. You will remain steadfast! <br />Lisa<br /><br />www.lisalostandfound.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com