Craaftee

Hi, I'm 45 and had my banding in Dec of 2005. I 'm going to check out OEA. Thanks for sharing--I started at 270 and I'm currently at 183 and standing still. Not doing well because I have move to another state and no lap band drs. in area. My problem is emotional eatting in the evening. Day time I keep busy at work and never eat anything that I don't want to come back up from over eatting. But i get home and eat everything in sight it seems--then end up losing it. I think it's starting to affect my teeth which bothers me. I'm looking for encouragement as well as support. I feel like I'm on an island and food is my vice--I'm a comfort eater--I've been doing a lot of soul searching and looking to spiritual inspiration as well. God made each one of us in his image--we are perfect in his eyes (even though at times we don't feel like it in our own). Be encouraged knowing you are special and with confidence and support--you can do anything you set your mind to do! Just don't give up--it's very much a lifestyle change. You took the biggest step by having the surgery--you are important to you, so try to look to the positive! I'd do it all over again--but it's a daily struggle. Hope to hear from some supporters. Thanks!

Not sure what kind of foods are there but I'd go with a softer diet--yogurt, soups, stay towards the liquids. Do they have any kind of protein drinks there? This way you'd get nutrition but not have to eat as much. Hope it helps.