So I'm now eating so little I'm worried that I'm getting enough food. Who woulda thunk it? I'm trying to just go with it though. I'm eating small amounts and get that weird full feeling and I'm satisfied. Do you guys count calories or just go with how you feel in knowing how much to eat everyday
My diet today:
Br: 1 large strawberry, 3 bites oatmeal
Lunch 1/2 arugula salad w/ 2oz chicken,cherry tomatoes,
Dinner: the other half of the salad
I would love to hear comments from those who have been down this road longer than me.
I've never blogged before but I feel the need for support and accountability of the members here. I've been banded since 10-7-09. I just went in Thurs for my 4th fill and just now am beginning to 'get it' I've been frustrated with not losing as fast as I expected....15 lbs so far.. all post band. When I went in for my first fill 6wks post op she put in 1cc and I swear I couldn't pass a sip of water. just gurgle gurgle so she let out .5cc and has been going slow since just .5 per visit. So now I'm at 5.4 in a 10cc band and this is all coming together now. Oh Yeah !! after 4-5 bites I'm done and fine with it. Love this feeling. Still dealing with head hunger and just the 'need' to eat. It truly is an addiction. My doc gave me a script for Welbutrin and it has really helped. Just a little bit of help to feel calm and not crave food. I used this when I did the phentermine thing a couple of years ago. I lost 60 lbs. but you know the routine...gained back all but 5 before my first lap band consultation. Anyway that's a bit about me. I feel excited that finally I understand 'restriction' and can see that this thing works.. I know there will be ups and downs (literally) but I have a good feeling about this. I have some questions about getting enough food. My gosh it seems like semi-starvation. I guess that's ok huh?
I had surgery on Wed 10/7/09. Today is Sunday. I am doing fairly well. Still in pain especially at the incision of the port. I intend to go back to work on Tues. Now that seems about right. We'll see.
I have enjoyed reading about others's experience on this site. Mostly very encouraging. I'm excited about this journey that I have started, but also apprehensive. Will it work for me? I know I will lose weight. I've done it before. Dramatically, but alas it comes back and that is so so so discouraging. So my sincere hope and prayer is that this is a real opportunity for lasting results. I wish I could hear more current follow-up from folks on this site. I wonder why did they stop posting? Since I just dished out 15k for this surgery, it motivates me to get this weight off and KEEP it off.
Thoughts?
