Snoopy

Hello, I haven't posted for a couple of years. I had my surgery on 6/27/2009. My weight the day of surgery was 326. About one year after I was down to 240. I am at 265 now and holding. I have only had 2 fills since surgery. I am not doing any of the things I am suppose to do. All I do is eat sweets and I know that is not healthy for me. I drink a lot of McD sweet tea and soups. I really miss eating. My husband is ready for me to take this thing out. I can only eat one bite or two of solid food. I am so afraid if I have the band unfilled or taken out then I will go up to 400 pounds. I know if I used this band as a tool then I would lose but evidently my addiction to food is more powerful. I know what to do but I am not doing it. How crazy is that?!!! Just wanted to vent. I am really happy for all those who have been successful with this. I wish you continued success. Hopefully I will finally get my act together. Snoopy :thumbup:

I can't believe I gained weight. Yes I can, I have eatten like a cow. I am sure some of it is water but it really scares me. I am back to weight that I was when I went to surgery. I have gained 6 pounds. I am really really going to try harder today. I think I will get out of the house. That will make a big difference. I also think I will measure my food and only eat 3 meals today. I really have to get this together. What is wrong with me?:cry

I can't believe I gained weight. Yes I can, I have eatten like a cow. I am sure some of it is water but it really scares me. I am back to weight that I was when I went to surgery. I have gained 6 pounds. I am really really going to try harder today. I think I will get out of the house. That will make a big difference. I also think I will measure my food and only eat 3 meals today. I really have to get this together. What is wrong with me?:cry

I am 11 days post op. I haven't had much pain. I am on the mushie stage of the diet right now. I am having a hard time on the diet. I am eating stuff I shouldn't and way too much. I have had more problems with my emotions since surgery. I am really suprised by that. I lost 16 pounds on the pre op diet. Since surgery I have lost 4 pounds. I haven't started the exercise yet. Will try to start today. I am very glad that I had the surgery but I'm frustrated with myself for not following the diet plan post op. I'm glad to find a place I can write my feelings down. This may help.

I am 11 days post op. I haven't had much pain. I am on the mushie stage of the diet right now. I am having a hard time on the diet. I am eating stuff I shouldn't and way too much. I have had more problems with my emotions since surgery. I am really suprised by that. I lost 16 pounds on the pre op diet. Since surgery I have lost 4 pounds. I haven't started the exercise yet. Will try to start today. I am very glad that I had the surgery but I'm frustrated with myself for not following the diet plan post op. I'm glad to find a place I can write my feelings down. This may help.

I appreciate the support. You are right. There are so many more issues than just not feeling hungry. It did make me feel better reading your post:) I am going to try harder tomorrow. Probably need to get out of the house. I am off work right now and I am getting bored. That is always dangerous for me re:food. Thanks for letting me vent. Snoopy

I was banded on the 27th and I am on the mushie stage right now. I am eating things I shouldn't. I've had chicken salad today and for supper tonight I pureed hamburger helper that I fixed for DH. I know I am putting myself at risk for causing problems with the band but I can't seem to stop. I really don't feel any restriction at this point and I am wanting to eat reg food. My weight the day of surgery was 310. Today it is 304.2 I know what I have to do but I can't seem to get it together. I feel like such a failure right now. Snoopy

I'm really having a hard time today. I was banded on the 27th. I'm on full liquids for a week and can go to mushie on Wednesday. I actually ate an egg today because I was so hungry. I think I chewed it a hundred times before I swallowed it!ha I can't believe I am already trying to cheat this. It sounds like everyone is going through the same thing. Just wanted to whine:cry Snoopy

I haven't posted in a while. My Mom was diagnosed with Lung Cancer and she is undergoing chemo and radiation so things have been crazy. She is doing great. I wasn't going to have the surgery but Mom and Dad and hubby encouraged me to have the surgery. I had the surgery the 27th. I was the first case. They sent me home around 1 pm. The pain isn't too bad. Just when I go from a sitting to standing position. I have been blessed to be able to sleep in my bed and actually on my side. I get to start on creamy soups today, ice cream, pudding. I am so excited! I actually lost 15 pounds on the pre op diet. I was only it 9 days. Well gotta go. I am driving my Mom to her radiation appt this morning. Please keep her in your prayers. Snoopy

I am asking for everyone's prayers. My Mom was told friday that she has a mass in her right lung. She is scheduled for biopsy Monday. Please pray that it is benign. I am thinking about canceling my surgery. I have gone from excitement from awaiting my band surgery to being in the most horrible nightmare the last couple of days. I am a woman of faith I am trying to focus on only positive things for my Mom. Thanks for letting me share. Snoopy

It is so good to hear from all the June bandsters that have already been banded. I am so glad that all of you are doing well. It's good to hear about your experience of not wanting to eat more. That is what I am looking forward to. I am really going to have to start some new hobbies because most of my time is revolved around work and food. :cry Good Luck to all the banders today. What an exciting day. I think this is the record so far for banders in one day!:biggrin1: Will be looking forward to all of their post. Well have to go to work now. Will check in tonight to see how everyone is doing. Have a Great Day! Snoopy To be Banded June 27th

:DI am so excited for you!. Thanks for the private message. I tried replying to that but I must have done something wrong because it wouldn't go through. I have tons of questions for you. I don't want to overwhelm you. You let me know when you are up to the task. I am so excited that you are going to be in bandland. This forum has been so helpful. I have been posting a lot on the June Bandster forum. They have been very supportive. Looking forward to hearing about your success. Soon to be banded! Snoopy