MegMelton

Ahh, Netty my husband is the same way. He'll get on a health kick, loose 30 pounds in 2 months and then eat a bunch of pizza or whatever other junk he feels like eating. He tries to be supportive, but for example I came home last night and there was a box of Krispy Kreme sitting there. They were a fundraiser box, so I know he bought it for a good cause (supposedly) but still I ate 1/2 a donut. Had it not been there, I wouldn't have been fixated on eating it!! I feel your pain!! I too am just trying to do what the lap band system says and go from there... best of luck!

Wow Netty- yes I can SO relate to you (except the part about actually LOOSING weight)! I wish you the best of luck- lets keep in touch and try to encourage each other!

Going into the surgery originally, I didn't forsee any of these attachments to food, but it quickly turned into a major issue. Being a psychotherapist, I like to think that I can solve my eating issues own my own, but obviously I need help with it! I'm on my second day of liquids and so far so good, but the mental cravings for food are tough. Be prepared for that when you get banded!

I AM WITH YOU!!! Today I have gotten back on the BAND wagon and got a fill.... I've been with out one for 2 years!!! I'm ready too, I've just got to get my mind right, so heck yeah- lets keep each other in check!!

I was banded in 2006, but wasn't ready for it. I had A LOT more issues with emotional eating than I realized. I could NOT give up food and found myself blending up Ravioli and Hot Dogs the week after surgery. Needless to say, I didn't loose any weight, but didn't gain any either. I found plenty of ways to CHEAT my band and would drink after eating and if food were to get "stuck" (feeling of pain in my chest), would force a PB intentionally to get the food back up. I got pregnant in April 2007 and was so sick, I had all the saliine drained from my band and have been packing on weight ever since. I'm now 30 pound heavier than when I got banded.

With that said, I am BEGGING for any advise on how to get over my attachment to food. I had 2cc's of saline put in today and am on liquids for the next 3 days. I FEAR that I may fall into the same bad habits this time with my band and really want some advise on what worked for you guys... how did you get over the mental part of this? Any advise is greatly appreciated... and I look forward to getting back on the BAND wagon with you guys!!

~Meg~