Hoping4theBest

Wow, I am really going through the same thing. I had my surgery on 10/11/07 and lost 78 pounds by Easter. Well, I have gained back 34 since then. I cannot get enough sugar. Cookies, ice cream, chocolate, I feel like I eat it non-stop. Getting fills makes it harder to eat the healthy stuff, so I end up with the stuff that does go down. The more sugar I eat the more I want! I feel a huge cloud of depression when I think about how well I was doing. I was exercising an hour a day and wasn't eating anything bad for me. I got off track, and now I'm in a downward spiral. I went to my doctor's office and the nurse said I still have to have self-control. I thought afterward that if I had self-control, I wouldn't have needed the lap-band! How are you guys losing over 100 pounds! I need to lose another 100 to get to a 'normal' weight, and with my addiction to sugar I just don't think it's possible. I am so impressed by those of you who are so close to goal. How are you doing it???:thumbup:

I've lost 49 pounds. Tomorrow is my 2-month post op mark, so I'm hoping for 50! I've had one fill and I work out at least 1 hour cardio plus weights 6 times a week. I feel great!:whoo:

I was banded on the 11th. I also have felt like I was run over by a bus! I have been SOOOO hungry. I think the hunger pains have been worse than the gas and incision pains. I guess I finally know what it is like to be really hungry, because I have never had such bad hunger pains. I'm on clear liquids until Tuesday. I can't wait to have milk, pudding, protein shakes etc! Also, I feel like I can only take tiny sips. Everything hurts when it goes down. Even water feels like it gets stuck, then I get a pain, then it goes down. I'm having a hard time getting 64 ounces in me...

I got banded yesterday. I can say it was worse than both of my C-sections. I got really sick from the anesthesia. I didn't sleep last night. I'm hoping every day will get better, but I'm pretty miserable at the moment. I know this will be worth it eventually. I'm trying to drink a lot, but I'm just SO hungry. My growling stomach and the gas pains along with the incision pains are making for a fun day. Anyway, hopefully the hardest part is over!:omg::sick

Hi everyone! Don't forget me on the 11th! Sarah:omg:

Hi Lauren! I am also scheduled for October 11th. I've been having the same fears. Now I'm just wondering how I'm going to handle all of my sugar cravings. Will they go away? I am going to try to replace my overeating binges with things that will help me like exercise etc., but I'm still afraid that I'll have uncontrollable urges to eat and I won't be able to. I'm also worried about the surgery of course. I think it's true that if we use the band as the tool it's intended for, we will lose the weight. Good luck! We'll have to keep each other posted as to how we're doing! Sarah:)

Congratulations!! I also found out yesterday that I'm approved! My surgery is set for October 11. I'm so excited. I'm nervous though, as I'm sure you are. I'm definitely glad to finally have an answer from my insurance company.:clap2: