Last Meal Syndrome?

[bella71 0]

I ate my last meal at the buffet at the Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi. I ate like I normally would, but didn't overdo it.

As far as pizza goes, I eat it at least once a week. I can eat regular crust, but it is easier to eat thin crust. I don't have my band really tight, because I like to be able to eat most foods. I also eat bread, if it is whole wheat and toasted, biscuits and I eat whole wheat Pasta at least once a week. It all depends on how tight you need your band to be to still be successful.

I didn't so much have "last supper syndrome" as much as I had a "bucket list" I had a list of things I absolutely HAD to eat before my surgery.

But I also do not have a lot of restriction, and I am losing steadily so far. The irony is that I still can eat those "bucket list" foods, just VERY slowly and in small amounts. I eat those foods rarely now, because I need to get my nutrients in, I have only so much stomach space to do it.

What I learned was that the "last chance" mentality was not really necessary, because I don't really miss eating those foods frequently.

I think the band is changing my mind as well as my body, because I am much more concerned about nutrition now. It makes me put my cravings for certain foods into perspective. Now, what I consider "treating myself" is different. I splurge on organic produce and antibiotic-free meats instead of cake and chips. I never thought I would do that, but there it is! :thumbup:

[gogigigo 0]

So I am in the question stage of this process. guess I want to understand what I might be getting myself into. Sounds like food choices is a problem. I thought that the lap band came with a regimented eating program that we needed to follow. From the posts it appears that everyone is trying to figure out what they can eat and what they can't. So many questions.

[Danimal 0]

For me, the surgery does not turn off that switch in your head for not wanting certain foods. My nurse has told me I need to understand what I can eat and what I can't. If I tell her I had pizza, I will get the lecture for not eating properly and then she says once in a while is OK if you don't eat the crust. I can't eat items like corn, peas and salad. The skin I just can't get it chewed up enough. You will know it after having the surgery for a while what you can and cannot eat.

For the most part, I follow a good diet and it is up to you to make good choices. Yes you can make bad ones as there are lots of slider foods out there which will cause you not to lose weight. Do I have them once in a while? Sure I do but I can't sit down and eat 3 pieces of pie like I used to. Can I eat a small piece of pie? Sure I can. The urgers haven't went away for me, they are still there and it's up to me to make good choices. On the other hand, we go exercise now almost every day. Couldn't do that before, nor did we feel like doing it when we were 80+ lbs heavier. Now it's just part of our routine.

[AnneGG 0]

So I am in the question stage of this process. guess I want to understand what I might be getting myself into. Sounds like food choices is a problem. I thought that the LAP-BAND®® came with a regimented eating program that we needed to follow. From the posts it appears that everyone is trying to figure out what they can eat and what they can't. So many questions.

You're right, so many questions. Good answers, too, if you keep nosing around the site. I like that the post-band program isn't regimented.

Re: the Last Supper Syndrome, I certainly am experiencing the desire for all the things I won't be able to eat so much of, but I'm trying to behave myself. Behaving myself is difficult all by itself, given the rebel that I have been from time to time. But I struggle lots and lots.

[KimDB 0]

I totally thought about this. Of course we all do!

I am ending my first week of what is supposed to be 6 weeks on the shakes - and I am only *mostly* on the shakes this one week. It's getting better. When I 'snap' and want something off the shakes, my choices are getting better.

Last night I wanted chicken wings something awful. But instead had some crackers and some diet chicken salad.

Today this morning I literally turned a blind eye to the leftover chicken wings and had an oat flax wrap with mustard, chicken breast slices and fat-free cheese. Around 200 calories. And had 3 of those before I was done with my 'binge' ... and have been on four shakes since then.

Wow, though, of course everyone thinks about food. We all just try our best. And as of this morning, I'm down 8-9lbs since last Monday.

[CarolWA 0]

This is just what I am feeling. I got my surgery date today. And can't keep my mind off of food. Thinking how much I will miss eating whatever and whenever I want. I am prepared, but a little nervous about life without lots of food in it. I get banded on May 6th. This is the first time I've posted here. I've been lurking for about a year. I was thinking of posting the exact same thing that you did. Tonight I ate too much and not feeling real good right now. I think I'll be thinking of food until I start the pre op diet.

BTW how do you all put that weight bar on your posts?

[AnneGG 0]

Ticker Tutorial:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/ticker-tutorial-pictures-41782/

What I wrote on another thread:

I'm sharing the fears like crazy , but I also realize that I'm the most scared before I do something, and once I'm into whatever it is, I'm astonished at what I can actually do.

This is a biggie, though. Definitely deals with core issues. Just gotta keep my feet moving and keep practicing... especially with being gentle with myself the way one is with a baby learning to walk.

I'm making daily baby step goals for myself, and so far so good. I've got a food journal started, I'm walking daily, and sometimes I practice small bites and chew chew chew. Oh, and not drinking with meals. Plus I'm working at finding good foods I like. I've given up sweet stuff.

Edited March 16, 2010 by AnneGG