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I agree. From one addiction to another for me too... I cannot just have a little bit. "in moderation" as you stated. If I have that food in the house, it might take me a few days to eat it, but I know I will. I justify it by saying that I might as well eat it all now, b/c I will do it eventually anyway, get it out of the way! If I could do moderation, I dont think I would be in the situation I am now. This theory might work for some, but not for me. Thanks for this post, brings things into perspective for me

food is/was and proably will allways be my drug of choice forget the vidoden and give me a steak and some mashed potatoes i have said many times it's like being a drug addact but saying you need some drugs to live i wish we just take a pill (like on the jetsons--am i dating myself?) and not have to shop/prepar/cook/clean up while all the time wanting to like the plates clean the band has helped a lot ...i know if i lick the plate or drink the gravy i will be sick good luck....it gets better ....not easy but better

I couldn't have said it better myself. I believe food addiction is real, and the only way to control it is to avoid it. One taste or nibble sends me over the edge. I give a rats @$&? and struggle with every temptation. Here's to us controlling our demons.

Awesome! I'm so happy to read your story! Keep the great news coming! 13 days and counting for my surgery...

Congratulations on getting your date! I got my on Monday and September 10th it is!!!! I am like you so excited and trying to make sure everything is taken care of on the job. I called today and started the process today regarding STD and FMLA. I am covered both ways. Although people say you can go back after a week I am not sure if I will be ready so it is better to be safe than sorry! Wishing you success on your journey and we will have to keep in touch. It has been a long process but I can say definitely worth the wait... Can't wait to be on the losers bench Blann

If it's any help, i've had several people with Fibro tell me that it gets better after weight loss. I can't wait to find out for myself. Please keep me updated. ~ and CONGRATS on the date! you sound super prepared.

You sound like me! I was sleeved August 8, spent 2 days in the hospital and released on day 3. Hard to get out of bed, hate the smell of food cooking only because I miss chewing! LOL Yep, got my hair colored and cut too. I'm supposed to go back to work this Friday

congrats and keep up the great work!

Sweetheart, you are completely being too hard on yourself. you will get the stalls from time to time but you will lose the weight. you are not a failure. I remember someone told me that this journey is like a huge stairwell. on your way to the top, (weightloss) your body has to rest in between. your body is tryin to adjust to your new lifestyle. you said that it will stall, then you will get a 4lb lost. your body has rested and then was able to decrease weigh because it recouped. just let it happen, it will. dont weigh yourself daily, only once a week. i was like that when i first came home, im now almost 9 weeks post op and i weigh in every week. make sure you do your walking. it will come off. dont worry about what you have told ppl. you are the only one to be impressed about your decision. keep the faith