I was banded on Monday....everything was going fine. I was so happy, I had very minimal pain, I was up and down and was thinking wow...this was so worth it. Up until yesterday I was following the diet to a tee. I have been off work so here I am sitting in this house thinking about this band.....I was so hungry, nothing that I done was taking my mind off food. And really it was just a mental thing. I didn't feel hungry.. I just needed food! I felt like a heroin addict needing a fix....I couldn't sleep for thinking about eating. I ate a biscuit with syrup. I had no problems getting it down. And then I felt soooo bad because my daughter wouldn't speak to me because she knew that I was not following the doctors recommendations. I am fine now that I have that out of my system....I am starting to have mixed emotions now....the restrictions are too restrictive,,,,,or maybe it's depression I don't know but this is where I am.

Start replacing those old bad food habits with healthy habits. Next time you find yourself obsessing with food, get up and take a walk, do some exercises or meditations. In the beginning you will have to do it on will power, but eventually your brain will take over and you will do it more on instinct.

When I first started, I got up and took a walk when I felt the urge to eat that wasnt physical hunger. It has really helped me tremendously.

You have to start replacing those old bad habits with new healthy habits and now is the perfect time. While the restrictions are fresh and more sever, it is easier to make better choices. For me anyways.

Have you had your insulin tested for insulin resistance? That's how I used to eat before my doctor put me on metformin. I am not diabetic, just really insulin resistant. That is how I used to eat before I got on the medicine to keep my blood sugar even. I would be compelled to eat when full, and it was usually junk--especially carbs and sugar. Now, not so much, I only eat poorly when I'm overly hungry

Thanks for the input:) This journey really is day by day and I am thankful that I have such a supportive place to turn. It makes a big difference knowing that you are not alone:)