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Soul Searching

Hello Fellow Bandsters, I wanted to share some things I have been going through this last week. I was banded on July 13th and have been very excited about it since. However, I am also using this time to face some tough issues that I have not been able to do on my own. I decided to do the surgery to force myself into facing my demons. I have used food to comfort me, to lift my spirits or to just celebrate a monumental moment in my life or someone close to me. Prior to surgery, I started to understand that my relationship with food had become unhealthy. In social situations with food, I had anxiety about whether I would get enough to satisfy me and not embarrass myself with a heaping plate. I would sometimes eat snacks prior to going so I didn't look like a pig. Now that I have the lap band, I am doing some soul searching and re-evaluating my relationship with food and it's purpose in my life now. I have been experiencing some mild anxiety about food because I am still in the liquid portion of the diet but nothing I have not been able to handle. I am definitely ready for scrambled eggs or something with substance. My goal is to make food a tool to help sustain a healthy body. I am not saying I have arrived there yet but this is my goal and I will continue to put myself in situations where this is the case. Does anybody out there relate to this or has achieved this? I am interested to hear back from anybody with any great input. Thanks for listening. :thumbup:
mpartain

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First Fill on 8/20- 5 CC's and not much restriction

Hey Everyone, I wanted to ask some of you experienced banders if it is normal to not feel much if any restriction after the first fill. I am contemplating calling the Doc on Monday if this is not normal. I can eat a good amount before feeling full. I am sticking to 1200 cals a day and have lost 20 lbs since surgery date on 7/13 but am worried that my old habits of overeating will rear it's ugly head. I do take this very seriously and have fended off hunger by drinking lots of water. Anyone felt this way after your first fill?
mpartain

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The beginning of my journey

Hello All, I started my Lap Band journey on Monday of this week. (July 13,2009). I am so excited about how my life will improve. I am starting to feel better and better each day that passes. I am on day 4 of the liquid diet and not really bothered by it too much. I am sure by the end of the week I will be wanting something with texture. I have been sticking to water, chicken broth, apple juice and boost. Any other options for liquid diet? I am excited about being a bandster!   MPartain Tallahassee, Fl. Banded 7/13/09 starting weight 350
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