Need a swift kick in the arsssss

[slm2007 7]

I think that everybody has these types of moments and it is normal. I know that I sure have. I hate when the scale bounces between the same three pounds. I dont have the hunger issues that you do but again I feel that a lot of my hunger was "head" hunger. At night it really sets in. I want something to munch on when the family is snacking away. So recently I have started drinking warm tea or coffee so I feel full and the hunger passes.

I try to reevaluate what I am putting in my mouth. I am often suprised how much I used to find myself doing mindless eating. When I notice that happening I go back to basics for a few days and usually that helps me get refocused. You have to remember that you are not at a green zone yet so it is a struggle still. (Better but a struggle)

If you get on track and eat and move like your doctor has advised and you are still hungry then I would schedule a fill. Just keep working it and it will get better. Dont measure yourself by others because this is your journey!!!!

First THANKS to everyone for the great comments. I do love this board because even when I ask for a kick in the butt, I get great words of encouragement. You are right....this is my journey....but we all want "those" results, and while I'm so excited for those who are doing so well, I'm admittedly so stinking jealous.

This "head hunger" was a huge adjustment for me and one thing that I can say I have really done well at overcoming. I used to eat out of boredom and despite all my whining about "dieting" again, this is a huge adjustment I've made in this Lapband life. I know that head hunger was part of my prior issues.....and I talk to myself ALOT if I'm hungry or just bored and head hungry. I'd eat cuz I had nothing else to do, cuz I was sad, bored, angry, whatever. It's a 50/50 shot that I'm physically hungry vs. bored hungry. Even if I'm physically hungry, I'll drink something first to see if it goes away but most of the time I end up eating something else because I can feel myself starting to get the shakes and I know it's not head hunger. I do talk to myself a lot and it is hard sometimes when husband and son are sitting there eating even the sugar free fudgesicles (which I love) and I try not to give in because I'm trying to stay under the 1,100 calories and even if they are sugar-free it is still 80 calories or something like that.

Last week I had the worst craving for Twix candy bars.....I don't even really like them and never was a big candy eater....so I had no idea why I had the impulse to buy them. Anyhow, it is 250 calories for two bars....I ate one on one day and one on the next day...not bad, not good but not bad. BUT, then the "monthly" started and I figured out that is what was controlling my craving. It started and no more cravings....strange how our body works.

I'm doing well with not drinking my calories but my big problem is that I love coffee.....LOVE IT! \Mmy mother used to say to me "would you like some coffee with your cream" - - I like a lot of cream, no sugar, but not skim milk or stuff like that...the good stuff. I've cut back on it but I know I'm getting some calories from that. I've given up fast food (which was an issue) and I think if I give up my coffee too....I'll end up in the looney bin....

I really really do appreciate all your kind words and encouragement. Great place to vent and thanks for not kicking me too hard. :grouphug: Thanks for letting me get it out.

[mint2bskiny 4]

Thank you so much for writing this post! I truley didnt know how to express it myself! Im in the same boat and I truley appreciate your and everyone elses input! I LOVE THIS FAMILY!!!!

[ididit 0]

It could happen to any of us! My only suggestion is be sure your NOT drinking with your meals AT ALL! Or 30 minutes before or 2 hours after. Doctor told me that the Fluid makes the food fall to the lower part of your stomach TONS faster and you get hungrier TONS faster. You probably already know this, but just thought I'd share:)