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Hey everyone, Well on nov 17th I was banded... did the whole soup and mushy food thing. Now I am eating reg food . Of course not as much- i was banded with 2cc. I have a doc apt tomor. So I will ask for specific directions then. i have lost a total of 7 pounds. Is this normal? Am I suppose to be eating reg food or not? I feel guilty just looking at food. Any advice? I am so confused

Jerry! Hope your having a better day buddy! I got banded Nov 17th. I actually joined this group 1 month before. I am glad I did! I was so lost. I too have these band habits. Eat too much, love fast food, and candy is my favorite! The other night, I thought to myself why? Why, did I do this, if I am not willing to work on my "head" hunger and depression. It works hand in hand. Small victories. I need this band to help me achieve my goal, but I also need to love myself and celebrate small victories. Its a balance that we all need to find.. and its hard. We can all do this together.

Nov 17th was the date that changed everything. I must admit that while I was waiting for the surgeon, I was having second thoughts. But ignored those feelings. I was happy to find out that he filled me with 2cc’s. I felt more confident. So the big question is……. ARE YOU HUNGARY?. Well, no I am not. I just miss the act of eating. My affair with food is over and it feels good. I equate me getting banding to going into rehab! This was my bottom and was so happy to have found this network. Already 5-6 pounds down.

I hate you lunch! Been banded since the 17th and pretending (somewhat) I was not hungry. First day back at work.. all this temptation. I thought I was going to have soup, but went to the grocery store with a colleague . What did I bring back..-small order of homemade mac &cheese and 2 deviled eggs. I was so hungry and wanted food. And since it was "soft and muschy". Although I did not eat the entire order 4 sporks fulls and 1 egg... I still did not follow the rules. Now I feel burpie and like a failure. There are going to be hurdles. I just hope I can minimize them:(. I need support and the desire to say no to food:blushing:

I hate you lunch! Been banded since the 17th and pretending (somewhat) I was not hungry. First day back at work.. all this temptation. I thought I was going to have soup, but went to the grocery store with a colleague . What did I bring back..-small order of homemade mac &cheese and 2 deviled eggs. I was so hungry and wanted food. And since it was "soft and muschy". Although I did not eat the entire order 4 sporks fulls and 1 egg... I still did not follow the rules. Now I feel burpie and like a failure. There are going to be hurdles. I just hope I can minimize them:(. I need support and the desire to say no to food:blushing:

God Bless!

Nov 17th was the date that changed everything. I must admit that while I was waiting for the surgeon, I was having second thoughts. But ignored those feelings. I was happy to find out that he filled me with 2cc’s. I felt more confident. So the big question is……. ARE YOU HUNGARY?. Well, no I am not. I just miss the act of eating. My affair with food is over and it feels good. I equate me getting banding to going into rehab! This was my bottom and was so happy to have found this network. Already 5-6 pounds down.

:biggrin::thumbup::thumbup: We got the green light! Surgery is tomorrow at 9am. I thought we would have to pospone it since I was not losing weight-because I was no 100% on a liquid diet. I did lose 2 pounds last week:) I am ready to do this. Can anyone share with me what I will need in the next few weeks. I know I have to be on a liquid diet, but what do folks drink? Water, shakes etc! Thanks for all the support and feedback!

:thumbup::thumbup: We got the green light! Surgery is tomorrow at 9am. I thought we would have to pospone it since I was not losing weight-because I was no 100% on a liquid diet. I did lose 2 pounds last week:) I am ready to do this. Can anyone share with me what I will need in the next few weeks. I know I have to be on a liquid diet, but what do folks drink? Water, shakes etc! Thanks for all the support and feedback!

Not sure about the Fill and being sore! BUT CONGRATS ON LOSING 43 BIG ONES!

Greetings everyone, Well, I was suppose to be on this "liquid" diet for the last 10 days and have not been. Went to the doc today and he told me if I donot lose 5 pounds by Monday I will have to pospone the surgery,:confused:. I thought since my BMI is only 35.5, I could get away with not dieting- WRONG! The doc straight out and told me I didnt appeared to be committed- and that I will have to be on liquids for the next 3 weeks after the surgery or I will fail. I am confused? can anyone give me some advice? Is it true that if I am not willing to do it now and that I will fail after the surgery? Any advice would be great

Awesome blog! I need to ask mysef WHY also!

It's head hunger~ Food is my anti depressant. So I thought- but actually made me more depressed. It's all a mirage. I want this, I do. I just cringe at the thoughts of more "dieting" ?It's a pure nightmare. BUT. It's not dieting. its a life style change. I have to stay focused and really want this. Thanks for the advice ladies! It really helps me.

Really Loved reading your blog. I am not banded yet- still on the liquid diet- not doing so well. I can not wait to feel like you do~ I want food just to be food! Not my anti depressant :confused:. I am ready! I gonna kick this fat away!

Greetings everyone, Well, I was suppose to be on this "liquid" diet for the last 10 days and have not been. Went to the doc today and he told me if I donot lose 5 pounds by Monday I will have to pospone the surgery,:confused:. I thought since my BMI is only 35.5, I could get away with not dieting- WRONG! The doc straight out and told me I didnt appeared to be committed- and that I will have to be on liquids for the next 3 weeks after the surgery or I will fail. I am confused? can anyone give me some advice? Is it true that if I am not willing to do it now and that I will fail after the surgery? Any advice would be great

Happy Friday Everyone. Just a little back ground information. I am 5'5 and 213 pounds. Decided to get the surgery last month- did my pre-opp a few days ago. I am self paid, so the surgery date is Nov 17th. BUT am I really ready? I am suppose to be on a liquid diet and just have no desire to do so..I mean I have been restricting my eating my entire life and I HATE IT. With that said. It makes me think that I am not committed. After the surgery I HAVE to restrict myself or I will get sick. And not to mention I am paying for this myself and I am not a fan of wasting money. Although there are hundred of blogs describing others success, why do I seem to be focused on the folks that the band has not worked for? WILL I EAT AROUND THE BAND? I am an emotional and compulsive eater. Is this surgery right for me? Any ADVICE and or suggestions would be helpful

I am paying 10k- self pay- South FL. Dr. Michael Chio

Happy Friday Everyone. Just a little back ground information. I am 5'5 and 213 pounds. Decided to get the surgery last month- did my pre-opp a few days ago. I am self paid, so the surgery date is Nov 17th. BUT am I really ready? I am suppose to be on a liquid diet and just have no desire to do so..I mean I have been restricting my eating my entire life and I HATE IT. With that said. It makes me think that I am not committed. After the surgery I HAVE to restrict myself or I will get sick. And not to mention I am paying for this myself and I am not a fan of wasting money. Although there are hundred of blogs describing others success, why do I seem to be focused on the folks that the band has not worked for? WILL I EAT AROUND THE BAND? I am an emotional and compulsive eater. Is this surgery right for me? Any ADVICE and or suggestions would be helpful

True IDSWIMS! That is a great way to look at it! I just have been doing so much reading and spooked myself. I will change my thought process! How can I fail? I have help with the band and the will to suceed!

Thanks for the feedback guys! I did have a Psych exam and saw a nutritionist. I know that its about making the right choices, when it comes to food. But I have failed thus far. Why with this band will I suceed? I am hoping that it will work because I feel full sooner and will walk away from my plate. I am so unsure!

Happy Friday Everyone. Just a little back ground information. I am 5'5 and 213 pounds. Decided to get the surgery last month- did my pre-opp a few days ago. I am self paid, so the surgery date is Nov 17th. BUT am I really ready? I am suppose to be on a liquid diet and just have no desire to do so..I mean I have been restricting my eating my entire life and I HATE IT. With that said. It makes me think that I am not committed. After the surgery I HAVE to restrict myself or I will get sick. And not to mention I am paying for this myself and I am not a fan of wasting money. Although there are hundred of blogs describing others success, why do I seem to be focused on the folks that the band has not worked for? WILL I EAT AROUND THE BAND? I am an emotional and compulsive eater. Is this surgery right for me? Any ADVICE and or suggestions would be helpful