Maurdan

Today I didn't PB, but I still think I was able to eat too much. This is so confusing!

Could a fill kick in a MONTH after you get it??? I feel more restricted a month later and am not sure why. I'm also sick with a sinus infection and on antibiotics. Could that be a reason?

I have gone to a co-ed gym for years and I'm guessing I'm the fattest chick here. Funny enough, it has NEVER bothered me. My mom sometimes goes with me (she's a lot smaller than me, size 10) and feels so self-conscious. I just never have. I guess I'm so used to being the biggest anywhere I just don't let it get to me. I actually enjoy watching the men. As for fills, I know I had 2.5cc but I'm not sure I have restriction. Part of me wonders if its me not working with the band, or if I truly need a fill. I was able to eat a taco salad today!!! That can't be right. But then, it was very soft and I remember a post saying we should stick to chicken breast consitency to feel restriction. I think I am going to take the next three weeks to really do what I'm supposed to before I get another fill. If I do and don't lose, I'll schedule a fill during my Spring Break vacation.

My March goals are to cut the crap foods and alcohol and move my butt more.

Ever since my fill (2.5cc) I really can't tell if I'm restricted. On the one hand, if I eat too fast, don't chew enough, etc. it causes me PB problems that I didn't have before. On the other hand, I still feel like I can eat too much. I just had a salad and ate more than I thought I could. I'm so confused!

Then I'm thinking I'm ok because I am satisfied for at least 3 hours, usually 3.5. Thanks everyone.

Ever since my fill (2.5cc) I really can't tell if I'm restricted. On the one hand, if I eat too fast, don't chew enough, etc. it causes me PB problems that I didn't have before. On the other hand, I still feel like I can eat too much. I just had a salad and ate more than I thought I could. I'm so confused!

Ever since my fill (2.5cc) I really can't tell if I'm restricted. On the one hand, if I eat too fast, don't chew enough, etc. it causes me PB problems that I didn't have before. On the other hand, I still feel like I can eat too much. I just had a salad and ate more than I thought I could. I'm so confused!

NSV today... Co-worker: Are you getting skinny? Me: Trying!

NSV today: Co-worker: Are you getting skinny? Me: Trying! And now to TV... I love Rob and Amber, too, but sometimes feel like I'm in the minority! Yes, Joyce shaved her head in her season. She also went on to win with her husband, Uchenna. I think they are the only ones who have won on AS. I also hate that dating couple. What a crock. So many other deserving teams should be there over them!

Me too! Poor Kevin and Drew. Though, really, it was a relief. They needed to put Drew out of his misery.

I'm single, but not really looking right now. I've decided to take this time to focus on losing weight and getting my health in order.

I know I can, I do. Exercise has never been the problem. Trust me, I appreciate the post but I know all the rules and what to do and what not to do. Like I said, it's my head I'm working on right now. I'll get it; I no longer doubt it. And I feel better already.

I have finally realized my problem is totally head hunger. I rarely feel true hunger if I take the time to analyze why I want to eat. So, battling this head hunger is the hardest part for me so far. I was really down about it all last week, but I'm feeling better and ready to tackle it all again. This site has been so helpful, I don't know what I would have done without it!

I'm in no way considering band removal. I just felt like it wasn't going to work for me. However, the past few days I have felt really positive and I'm ready to use the tool I was given. I realize a lot of my issues are ME, not the band. I really haven't given the band a chance to work because I'm not doing my part. But it's a new day and a new week and I'm ready.

I'm glad I found this thread. I live in central Florida, but had my surgery in Mexico. Struggling at the moment, but feel like I'm going to get my head on straight now-feeling more positive again. That's truly the key!

Me too. Their bakery is one of my downfalls...:phanvan

I so could have written this post. I was just about to start my own thread when I saw this one. I feel AWFUL. I'm eating the same crap as before, even with restriction. I don't know what I can do to get my head on straight. I tried everything pre-band (including counseling) and it never worked. Now I wonder if I'm destined to super morbid obesity and an early death. I am so disgusted and depressed about this. I'm going to read the rest of this thread and hope to get some encouragement.

I have good restriction, but my eating habits are piss poor. Tomorrow, I have decided to stick to only 3 meals and no snacking. I hope it helps. I didn't pay all this money to mess up again!

I threw up right after surgery after taking a pill, also. I know how scary it is but as long as you don't do it continually, you're probably ok.

I had a co-worker ask me how much more I plan on losing. I said A LOT! She said she loved me however I am and I had to explain I was doing it for my health. I think it's going to be interesting to see how people react to the new me. They've only ever known me as fat. *I've* only ever known me as fat!

So I took your advice, made my meal last 30 min and no urge to PB, no pain, nothing. THANK YOU! I'm so glad it's me and not the fill. I just need to get it together and eat more slowly with smaller bites. It's going to be a challenge but tonight I proved I can do it. Thanks again. :mad:

Thank you, I will. That seems to be the hardest part for me. Grrrrr.

I'm having issues with my fill. I have pb'd every day so far. I don't think I'm overfilled, though. I honestly think I'm just eating too fast and taking bigger bites than I should. It doesn't happen until after the 4th or 5th bite. I thought with an overfill you couldn't even keep the first bite down. Any advice?

I could have written this post myself. I'm anxious to see the responses.