FindingMeAgain

Okay, I am confused and think I may have done this all for no good reason. My whole understanding of the band was that 1.) I would feel less hungry, and 2.) that NO MATTER WHAT I ATE, I would feel satisfied much faster than before, like I wouldn't even be able to eat as much as before. I have had three fills, and am up to 7cc's in a 10cc band. And I can still practically eat a whole order of mexican take out, or regular size sandwich w/ chips and than eat ice cream afterwards!!!!! With NO PROBLEM!!?????? I don't get it???!!! Why did I go through all of this? When I asked my doctor about it, he said, "well why are you eating take out?" DUH???? I have NO self-control!!! That's why I did this!!!! And if I went through all of this to just be on a diet, what was the purpose??? Can anyone relate to this situation?? Thanks.

Hi Keeping Faith, First, I just want to say that I hope you are not doing all of this for this reason......In order to succeed you MUST be doing this for YOU. That being said, these feelings are extremely normal. I am 38 years old, way out of high school and college, and I can't wait for my ex-husband to see me once I get my figure and my life back. He basically divorced me because I couldn't lose my baby weight after 4 years of struggling. He stopped our physical relationship 2 years ago, saying that he was not attracted to me anymore. Six weeks after we separated he had a girlfriend from Match.com. So, while I am doing all of this for my self, my health and my three kids, there is a small part of me that cannot wait for him to see me once I am back in fighting shape. And I pray he finally understands even a fraction of the pain I have dealt w/ after his repeated rejection, and is sorry. Keep your head up and stay focused on your goal. When the time comes, you will hopefully meet someone who deserves you. Forget the other guy, but enjoy the double takes and second glances, you earned them!!!! -FindingMeAgain