It's been a while, but I'm back.

So, I've often wondered what it would be like (after banding) to be around food that I have always enjoyed, but can no longer eat. I'm not talking about food I choose not to eat, I'm talking about food that i've always loved and would probably eat in moderation if I could.

Well, today was the day. I went to Shakey's to celebrate my nephew's 13th birthday (that should say it all). I was sorrounded by individual pizza's made to order, mojo potatoes and fried chicken (are you serious, don't they know I'm banded, WTF). I brought in with me, a protein shake and SBL tide me over protein water. My mom also bought me a side salad (their salad bar sucks, it's not worth the $3). As they ate and pulled gooey mozzarella from their mouths, I found my self utterly content with not being able to eat this stuff. I knew that 1 small bite of pizza (sausage and mushroom of course) or chicken would have sent me straight to the Laboratory, heving like no tomorrow. As they ate, I sipped and talked, and ate a few bites of salad, and we talked somemore.

I guess I've finally arrived, food no longer holds me prisoner. This is a happy day for me. Pre-band, if I were on a diet and decided I wanted something I knew I shouldn't have, I would just eat it anyway, to hell with the diet. However, true restriction is like no other. There are some mornings when cold water takes a minute to pass. I'm loving it... My dear ol' band is worth it's weight in gold, or diamonds, or rubies, or platinum (am I going on and on), you get the point.

Until next time bandster family

Hope this helps someone along their journey

Yeay!! I'm right there with you, girl!! Just took my daughter to Boston Market--she was craving their cornbread. 2 spoonfulls of mashed sweet potatos and a spoonfull of rottisseire chicken was all I could do...and THAT hurt!!! I used to be sooooo worried that sitting there denying myself all the wonderful food would just be the worst feeling in the world....but it's SOOO not!! It doesn't feel like denying yourself---it feels like power. And PAIN AVOIDANCE!!! :thumbup:) We'll see how it feels once this fill wears off! :eek:)