Cupkeezy

Thank you for your honest advice, although I'm doing well, sometimes it takes a bit of encouragement to keep going. I have to remember that even though I may eat a little more than a cup of food, I'm still only human and now live a healthy active life unlike the bottomless pit I once was.

I was banded 7 months ago and I have lost about 65 lbs (beginning weight of 225 down to 160 now) I used to measure all my foods, and was never satisfied at 1/2 cup. It always has taken me 1 - 1 1/2 cup to make me feel even satisfied. I've had 7cc in my band for 2 months, and am feeling it is taking me about 2 cups to feel satisfied. I was recently laid off of work and have no insurance, so I can't discuss this with my doctor, but I would like real advice to get back on track. I am SO scared to stretch out my pouch. I need help!!! Suggestions!?!?

Thank you all for your support, I really needed it. Today was a new day, and I felt much better. thank you all!

Oh no, I fell off the wagon tonight and had 2 fish tacos from Rubios (instead of my normal 1). I feel SO guilty right now. I swear, I can cry. I am constantly feeling hungry, even after 2 fills. Can anyone spare some advice? I've lost 45 lbs in my 2.5 months of having lapband. Am I a complete failure? :'(

And let's be clear- by indulge I mean have a TASTE of that special holiday treat; not go crazy and OVERINDULGE like so many of us were used to!

*good eatings, not ratings *indulge not I dulce, hah autocorrect

Happy holidays to all! I hope you're enjoying all aspects of the holidays- family, friends, fond memories, and food. I don't know about you, but I completely indulged on Thanksgiving (and today). I felt guilty eating turkey, stuffing, cranberry, mashed potatoes, and gravy... But oh boy, did I enjoy it! I of course had about 1/8 the food I would normally have served myself before surgery, but it was good ratings! I think it's important to remember over the holidays that it is ok to I dulce, just don't over do it. I'm curious about how others feel.

I have 4

Hey all, I got my first fill last weekend (4cc) and I was wondering what a normal food portion looks to all of you with a fill/ multiple fills. I feel very hungry with 1/2 cup of food, but COMPLETELY satisfied when I eat 1 cup of food. Is this normal? I never eat more than 1 cup, but will 1 cup for each meal stretch out my pouch?

So, it won't hurt the band to gulp?

I know why you mean, my breath has been kicking about an hour after I brush my teeth, and I'm too scared to chew gum!

What about spaghetti squash? Anyone try that instead?

Pasta is my favorite food. I tried the shiratake (sp?) noodles and couldn't stomach them. I rinsed them a few times, but the smell and the texture and taste... Yikes! :/

Thank goodness about the gum! I've been wondering and I've been without for 3 weeks... I also chew one pack a day!