goddesscordelia

Hi! I had lap band surgery 6 yesrs ago and am thinking of switching. I'd love to hear from some vets who've switched if you're willing! Thanks! Btw. Lost 100lbs, need to lose another 80.

I bought a Vitamix for just that reason. I add spinach and sprouts to my Protein Shake. I made Soup broth with a sweet potato, 2 carrots, a can of cannellinis, and some chic broth. I've made yummy lowfat spinach pesto. Anyway- I have had trouble getting enough veggies in too. -Cordelia, banded 1/08

Eat a few crackers? I'm not a middle of the night eater so I figure if I wake up hungry then I really am. If you're awake you could try drinking some broth. -Cordelia, banded 1/08

She will not change. Toxic moms do not change. Work on yourself and either set clear boundaries with her or take a long break. She is MEAN!!! If your daughter had a friend who treated her that way- what would you say? Do that! -Cordelia, banded 1/08

Your only too tight when it's constant, not periodic, although I may agree when too tight for liquids! I can eat chips- not that I should! -Cordelia, banded 1/08

Nah- I have days like this periodically. Usually it's hormonal. -Cordelia, banded 1/08

Just reminding myself to have another smoothie and be grateful for my band. Still- I'm hungry!!! -Cordelia, banded 1/08

To cut my mom out. She has to be nice to me and my kids or she is cut off. She is toxic. My mother has always been mean to me about my weight too ( not as bad as yours though). I would also suggest therapy. Love yourself enough to set boundaries with her or get help doing it. -Cordelia, banded 1/08

Cut her out. It took me 3 years after my band -Cordelia, banded 1/08

I had the same thing. I had a leak about 18mos after having the procedure. I had my band fixed and am glad. I also got a smaller port and they found a hernia that they fixed. -Cordelia, banded 1/08

I am gluten intolerant so am GF too. I was diagnosed by a holistic chiropractor. It made so much sense. I also am sensitive to soy and corn so avoid those. I've been GF (mostly) for a few years. Any questions??? -Cordelia, banded 1/08

First time I was preggers (before band) I lost during the first trimester due to my fabulous "food rental" program (puking all the time) but I made up for it in trimesters 2 & 3 -Cordelia, banded 1/08

I gained 120 lbs when preggers- all I had lost. I am back down 92. I had to have an infill cause hormones made me so tight I couldn't drink so my doc went on the conservative side and took a bunch out. If you can eat and drink, you do not need an unfill. -Cordelia, banded 1/08

I was told something similar. Here's the thing. If the food is covering deep feelings of anger with each other, if you do not have a strong foundation, then those already existing issues will be exposed. Also, feeling are strong and very loud (for me they were) when not sedated by the quantity of food being eaten. If you do have a strong relationship, then you will weather this like all challenges. My hubby and I are fantastic 4 years later. Remember before you were married? Everyone told you that 50% of marriages ended in divorce? This is similar. -Cordelia, banded 1/08