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HUNGER PANGS!!!!!!!!

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Hunger PANGS!!!!!!!

I was banded on 9/21/2011. I was absolutely thrilled that I was down 23lbs. and no edema (swelling) in my legs for the first time in about 2 yrs. However, starting to run out of steam; up 3-5lbs. for the last 3 days, small amount of edema in my legs and I'm getting so hungry late in the day that I can hardly stand it. I work 12 hour shifts 3 days a week. During those shifts, I rarely sit down. I have made sure to set aside my 30 minute lunch period since the banding; 10 min. for food prep and 20 minutes for eating. I continuously drink fluids appropriate to my surgeons instructions for times and restrictions and I'm religious to exercising everyday. But, I'm still getting so hungry in the evenings, I'm scared I'm gonna gain the rest of what I've lost. I've tried to stay true to the rules. It's getting harder. I don't get an adjustment until 10/25/11. I sure hope it works, because I have the worse HUNGER PANGS that I've ever had in my LIFE.   I refuse to give up. I just don't want to have gone through all this for nothing. I DON'T WANT TO FAIL!!! I've stopped drinking the protein shakes since I'm taking in 3 meals a day. I wonder if I should add them back?
Glenda045

Glenda045

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A Few Thousands Of Dollars For What.....

Well....where to begin.... I'll start by saying I'm a positive person. I hate negativity! However, I'm finding my thoughts to be NEGATIVE lately. I was banded on 9/21/11. The following week my weight was down 25lbs. About 2 weeks after surgery I began to get hungry and I seemingly lost any restriction I may have had. I didn't sweat it because I was scheduled for my first adjustment on 10/25, thinking I would surely have a successful fill w/ restriction. SURPRISE!!! I had a 3cc fill with absolutely no restriction. I haven't had a weight gain...on a positive note I have actually maintained my current loss at 25lbs. But, I can eat as much as I did before the band. I had this surgery so I would no longer have to fight the "diet" mentality but, instead could have the smaller portion meals, slim and healthy life-style everlasting. I hope I'm not one of those whom I've read about who wake up one year later still fighting to reach a sweet spot with the adjustments. My greatest fear is to put on the pounds verses losing them.   How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop? How many adjustments does it take to get to your happy home? I'm scheduled to have my 2nd adjustment on Tuesday the 21st. I really don't know how I'll handle it if this adjustment doesn't give me some restriction. I don't care that Turkey Day is 2 days later, I'll forfeit all of it for the success of restriction. I hope I have exchanged a thousands of dollars for this worry .   Glenda045
Glenda045

Glenda045

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I Thought I Already Knew....

Well, It has been a few weeks since I've blogged.... I guess I should use this blog session as a confessional. Got my third adjustment in January wherein I achieved great restriction. That's what I was waiting on....the kind of restriction that stop me from eating. WRONG!! The band doesn't make me stop...I have fought it. I found a way around it....I haven't been following rules as I should. It is totally my fault that I haven't had more than 3lb weight loss in one month.   All I thought about was good restriction before I got it....after I got it I found a way to fight it. My doctor said my meals should never be longer than 20 min. I eat sometimes for 40 min. I thought I knew how to stop after 20 min. I had practiced it for 6 months prior to my surgery (Sept. 2011).   I seen my surgeon today and he said those horrifying words that I already know deep down "YOU ARE A FOOD ADDICT and you have to change your mind-set so you can change your behavior". I know its true. But, at this point, I really don't know how to let the band work for me, instead I am finding myself fighting the one thing that can help against my addiction.   Although frustrated and aggravated, I refuse to give up. I will keep trying. I have 6 weeks before my next appointment and I am determined to have at least a 6-8 lb. weight loss. I just gotta figure this thing out. I thought I already I knew....
Glenda045

Glenda045

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Encouraged And Motivated Again....

A few days ago I blogged some discouragement. I have to say, after encouraging words and advice from my banded friends I'm feeling super encouraged and motivated. I have followed Diane's advice to stick strictly to the rules and I've found myself feeling less hungry and irritable. Thanks Diane Going for my 2nd fill tomorrow. I'm excited about it even if it is Thanksgiving. To me Thanksgiving is about family, friends and being thankful. I don't have to glut to celebrate. Having said that I am thankful for my lap band talk family and friends. Happy Thanksgiving and God's blessings upon you.
Glenda045

Glenda045

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Can't Believe It........

I went for my second adjustment yesterday at which time I got 2 more cc's making the total at 5cc. I done great on liquids yesterday, actually felt full all day. I have to work the next 3 days, so I cooked Thanksgiving dinner today.....ate only about 1/2 cup food total. I have been full most all day on that small amount! I can't believe it. Yyyyaaaayyyy!!!!   Gonna re-reading the rules at every meal and stay true to them (thanks Diane). So glad to have this site with good friends to encourage us.   God's Blessings and Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!
Glenda045

Glenda045

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