Comments on: F— it.

By: Dr. Ron Hekier

Dr. Ron Hekier — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 03:56:43 +0000

The first step that I would suggest is to visit your doctor again and re-learn strategies to get you back on the path.
We always emphasize to patients the importance of regular follow-up. Whether or not everything is going great, you should follow up with your doc.
Good luck!

By: becca

becca — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 23:26:10 +0000

I finally decided to check out this website out of sheer disgust with myself. I had lap band surgery Oct 15th, 2008. I started out at 384 lbs. I had lost about 90lbs the last time I saw the doctor. I missed the next appointment due to being called in to work. Didn’t call to reschedule because things were just kinda crazy at that time. Then I stopped losing and just stalled out for months. In May of this year, my mom was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and given 6 months. Started chemo and radiation 5 days a week to get her to the point she could have surgery. She did not do well after surgery. We spent 2 weeks in surgical ICU and I lost my mom on Sept 2. I have gained back about 20lbs and I am struggling, with life in general. I can’t seem to get past losing Mom, much less function. I don’t want to think I went through surgery only to end up in this condition. I have lost my faith in God, in myself, in life. I’m ashamed of my failure and don’t want to have to face the doctors knowing I have let them down, as well as myself. Not sure what I’m hoping to gain from this post, or what I expect will happen. Just tired of feeling alone and hopeless, I guess.

By: Sushi's Momma

Sushi's Momma — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:01:39 +0000

Oh dear, a “f-it” moment….I have had those moments that turned into days, weeks, and unfortunely months….So I need to get back on track. I have been instructed to restart my lap-band diet with 2 weeks of slim-fast….well, that lasted two days, headache and hunger, then came the weekend….No I need to get back on it…any suggestions other than the “f-it” I am feeling now?

By: Dr. Ron Hekier

Dr. Ron Hekier — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 06:43:51 +0000

I owe the credit to that one from Craig Thompson. Check out his site at WLS Channel. He had a bypass many years ago and says that in his situation he feels he suffered from a food addiction and has to be conscious and aware to fight it.

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:44:19 +0000

I totally had an “F-it” moment today. I got through it, and I couldn’t be happier. Hope you don’t mind, I referenced this entry in my weight loss journal/blog, and provided a link-back here to your post. Thanks for the tips!

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By: Katrina Fortune

Katrina Fortune — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:50:07 +0000

Julie, that is so true i have a lot of those F-it… moments I catch myself saying why oh why!! I am walking, dancing just to take my mind off of any little thing that will trigger me to sneak a snack. Keep up the good work and thanks Dr for the great advice your the best!!

By: JULIE

JULIE — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:08:27 +0000

Thanks for sharing that “F—it” moment! I have a lot of those. I’ve been trying to pay more attention to my habits lately and have noticed that I’m always doing three things at one time, my mind never stops. “Anger” and “Boredom” are triggers for me to get into that F–it
moment. Here lately I may reach for crackers or something smooth and creamy and after only a bite or two, just by staying “aware” of what “I” alone am doing to myself, I have been able to just “stop”. I have finally realized that when things aren’t going right I sabotage “myself”. So…now I literally try to walk myself away from my worries and disappointments. Gotta stay focused! Reviewing the BOX is a plus for me as well as this site. Thanks for the continued guidance.