oooh... well hon... you KNOW you don't even have to ask me on this one !!:giggle:
Basically the first thing I would do if I were you was to DEFINITELY make that appt and, if the Dr says it will help, get on some anti-depressants - they will help you SO much and, as a short term fix they will enable you to get through the tough days far better and help keep your resolve.
You're right about all the chopping and changing.. it has to stop! You are damaging yourself and that won't do!
Make a decision and this time, stick to it, no matter what! Take control sweetheart.. you CAN do this.. AND.. it will help you so much if you want to follow the WLS route too.. (I think they require evidence that you are serious about it and they do that by measuring weight loss over a period of time.. so.. it is imperative that you think long and hard over what diet REALLY suits your needs and likes and tastes and lifestyle.)
So.. that all said.. it is simply wonderful to hear you positive and determined again, BUT.. Roch.. you really really MUST stick to whatever you decide.. a day at a time.. even 10 minutes at a time.. you CAN do this.. you have brought up a lovely son, you have kept a beautiful home and care for others.. so my dear, you can most DEFINITELY follow a freakin diet!
I am so so hopeful that you will do it this time hon, seriously, I really really hope so.
You can have all the tough love you want from me.. BUT... you can also have the other kind too, whatever it's going to take to get you on track, keep you there and get you through this.. you got it. Ok?
Think hard though., LL is tough, but the counselling will, I think, really help you.. AND.. please go to your gp and tell him how you have been feeling. I was on anti-depressants for a long time.. it is only having got in control of my life (well, the food part at the moment) that has enabled me to come off them and stick to the diet too. I really think they could be such a good thing for you. Reconsider - you are worth it. If a friend of yours came and said what you have I'm pretty sure you would give them the same advice (the advice to do what was best for their overall and long-term well-being).
So, take care, stay strong.. you will get there.. great news that you are having another stab at it. Hang in there this time (come hell or high water).. and.. for what it's worth.. I don't think the first week has ever been the issue for you.. I think it's the 2nd, 3rd and 4th.. and I believe... if you can get through those then it will be almost plain sailing all the way sweetie.
Hugs and happy thoughts
Jennie xxxx