Does this hit home for any of you out there?

[leilaniessence 1]

I had a completely emotional "moment" today and my "instinct" of reaching for comfort food IMMEDIATELY kicked in.

Here's the thing. Usually I would not have realized what I was doing until it was too late. Since I am (1) only recently banded, (2) still very sore, (3) can't drink more than 3-4oz of any Fluid, I realized RIGHT AWAY that I was in the process of "stuffing" myself. More importantly, I realized that I was doing this BECAUSE I was emotional and was able to quickly pinpoint what had been my "trigger point."

Wow. Never happened before.

I've got a LOT of learning to do. But.... just another reason that this lap-band is so important to me. It's helping me in ways I hadn't expected. (Yes, I stopped stuffing myself and just DEALT with what was going on.)

[Humming Bird 275]

It's good that you are aware of what was happening. For me, the first year was all a learning experience when it comes to situations like the one you posted about. I find it helpful to find something else to turn to instead of food like cleaning house or sewing.

[kittyforet 50]

I totally feel your pain!!! I've walked around my kitchen looking for something that I'm not physically ready to have but wanted so badly!! I have to stop myself, for I know that once I start I probably wouldn't be able to stop!! But then I have to remind myself I didn't pay all that money and go through all this pain just to throw it away.....if I am patient I will be be able to eat small portions of what I want soon enough.

I'm glad that you learned something but also that you shared it with us so we can learn from it to.

Hang in there!

I had a completely emotional "moment" today and my "instinct" of reaching for comfort food IMMEDIATELY kicked in.

Here's the thing. Usually I would not have realized what I was doing until it was too late. Since I am (1) only recently banded, (2) still very sore, (3) can't drink more than 3-4oz of any Fluid, I realized RIGHT AWAY that I was in the process of "stuffing" myself. More importantly, I realized that I was doing this BECAUSE I was emotional and was able to quickly pinpoint what had been my "trigger point."

Wow. Never happened before.

I've got a LOT of learning to do. But.... just another reason that this lap-band is so important to me. It's helping me in ways I hadn't expected. (Yes, I stopped stuffing myself and just DEALT with what was going on.)