GraceofGod

I'm happy you posted this I was banded on Jan 30th - first fill tomorrow..... I agree - I feel it's just me telling myself to stop.... I dont feel any restriction.... Let us know how it works out....

Today during dinner my husband said two things that I wasn't quite sure how to feel. I was embarrassed and bothered. First thing - As I was eating some lasagna he says "You aren't suppose to eat that much. Are you?" :smile: 2nd thing - Wow! Nothing to drink? You use to drink 15 glasses of soda during dinner. :thumbup: Besides wanting to say "Um, You aren't Stone Cold Steve yourself, Chubs." I was wondering if I've became wayyyy too sensitive with this surgery... How are you and your peeps (significant others) handling the new lifestyle? Where's the support coming from? Lastly - Good luck gals :crying:- We've worked really hard to get to this point...

I was banded on 1/30. Went to the doctor Tues 2/12 and was 16 lbs down. Great.... but I'm miserable. I'm very hungry. I had a little over a cup of mashed potatoes (plain - just Mrs. Dash added) and for dinner I had a cup and a half of lasagna (yum) The food was awesome but I can't help but to feel guilty. I'm having similiar feelings of when I use to binge and then diet. When I did my crash diets I'd get sooo into it. I'd eat carrotts and Water... and then all of a sudden I'd crash and eat two big mac meals at MCDonalds. I don't want to, mentally, feel that way.... :thumbup: My first fill is on 2/21.... What are you guys doing (those that do not feel any restriction) to mentally stop eating over a cup of food? Anyway - To end this positively..... The sixteen pounds feel good though.. .I can see it in my face.. and my shoes aren't as tight. (I'm use to seeing my fat feet puff out of the front of my shoe.... That part is gone!) .. So if today I did bad... I MUST be better from now on.... I'll just blame it on Valentine's Day :smile: :crying:

i bought the protein shake and mixed it w cib and it was great and it seemed to work! im full! i hope it continues to.......

I can't imagine 11 days out!! ok well maybe i'm reading the signs of "fullness" wrong. When I'm just about done eating it's because I'm feeling chest/shoulder dulling pain ... Maybe thats the sign of fullness? I just ate 4oz bended yogurt and 4oz soup and I'm feeling a little pain in my upperback/shoulders/chest..... Is that what others go thru? Answer the question whats in CIB NSA (No sugar added): Total Fat 5 g8%Saturated Fat 1.57%Trans Fat 0Cholesterol 10 mg2%Sodium 240 mg10%Potassium 540 mg15%Total Carbohydrate 16 g5%Dietary Fiber 2 g10%Sugars 12 gProtein 13 g26% Taken from: powder Drink Mix and Ready-to-Drink Product Information at Carnation Instant Breakfast ZetaJenn - I think the same as you ....

I just posted in another thread but I'm looking for different reasons why I could still be so hungry? I was banded 1/30 and still on clear/full liquids. I'm totally hungry! I do not understand how chicken broth is suppose to make me feel full.... or CIB LF Nosugaradded.... Doesn't that stuff just go right thru the band? Isn't only actual thick food that stays in the upper pouch giving me the feeling of fullness? I was hoping the surgery was going to help me feel satisfied when I ate a small portion .... I feel the same as I did before..... 2oz of this or 4 oz of this is NOTHING... I need light a glass full of Water for it to make a difference.... I drink the 8oz of the CIB drink and still want more.... Thoughts?

I was banded on 1/30 as well ... I'm sooo hungry!!! I'm eating crystal light and Jello ... just had some skim milk.... i guess I'm lost on how liquids is suppose to make me full ? Protein shakes help you feel full? I need to get some ... I can't believe how hungry I am ......