jl78148 4 Posted June 2, 2012 Went to the Dr. today and i'm down 30 lbs.so i treated my self to a jr. cheese burger,major mistake i've had heartburn,and indigestion all day.i need to listen to my band i'm paying for it today. 2 kll724 and SashaWLS reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SashaWLS 412 Posted June 2, 2012 it's kind of awesome, isn't it?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2muchfun 8,927 Posted June 2, 2012 Yummmmm! I love cheeseburgers. Haven't dared to have one in a few months but Maybe next year? Manly food! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#MagicWithinme 173 Posted June 2, 2012 its ok to allow ourselves a reward, and our bodies will let us know what it will accept. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sojourner 2,446 Posted June 2, 2012 I believe that the best reward that you can give yourself for dieting success is not related to food. A "food reward" for dieting success sends the wrong message to your subconscious thinking, and reinforces the flawed thinking we generally have towards food, which is a strong factor as to why many of us got to the point of band surgery. What do you enjoy, what do you usually not do for yourself? How about a massage or a spa day?? I'll take a massage any day...and I do miss an occasional cheeseburger! I hope that you are feeling better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AXA 19 Posted June 2, 2012 Just eat the hamburger part, not the bun. That way you feel like you are having a treat but you are only having the Protein.< /p> 1 #MagicWithinme reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kll724 3,055 Posted June 2, 2012 I can understand, and know the pain. I was once to an event at my church. They had roast beef and little Buns to put it on. This was maybe 3-4 months after banding, well, it was not pretty!!I eat very little beef, to this day! But, I love fish, and have gone to Burger King and ordered a fish without the bun, It was yummy!! My so has both celiac and lapband, so all his burgers are without buns, they do a nice job of wrapping the burgers in lettuce, or putting it on a bed of lettuce to be eaten with a fork. Next time, try that! Best wishes. Karen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cek31076 7 Posted June 2, 2012 How about instead of rewarding yourself with food, u got buy a new outfit or something u thought u could never do or gave bc you were over weight! Just my opinion 1 jl78148 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Humming Bird 275 Posted June 2, 2012 I see a couple others said what I would say. Lesson learned. Find a new reward system that is not "food rewards". After you get yourself retrained it feels pretty good to reward yourself with things that are not food.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toddy 758 Posted June 2, 2012 My doctor says if I want a cheeseburger, eat a cheeseburger, just ditch the bun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jl78148 4 Posted June 2, 2012 Thanks for the advice.I think I need to attend some support meetings.I can relate to a alcholic needing a drink i fill the same way toward food.I walked threw the grocery store for the first time,and my mouth was watering.I know the band is just a tool,and with all tools they need to be used properly.please excuse my poor grammer and puctuation.I'm just a fat guy needing help with my weight,and one day I will no longer be the fatest man in the room.thanks again. 1 Toddy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedDirtRN 8 Posted June 2, 2012 Yup ditch the bun! That's what I do. I get like a mushroom burger. So it is meat cheese and mushrooms! Very yummy! NO food rewards! I buy a piece of clothing since I am running out of ones that fit! 1 #MagicWithinme reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandy.lyons 5 Posted June 2, 2012 When I was on my Pre-op diet I fell in love with a good hamburger wrapped in lettuce Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toddy 758 Posted June 2, 2012 Thanks for the advice.I think I need to attend some support meetings.I can relate to a alcholic needing a drink i fill the same way toward food.I walked threw the grocery store for the first time,and my mouth was watering.I know the band is just a tool,and with all tools they need to be used properly.please excuse my poor grammer and puctuation.I'm just a fat guy needing help with my weight,and one day I will no longer be the fatest man in the room.thanks again. The difference between being a food addict and an alcoholic is that you can live without alcohol, but you can't live without food.< /p> I think all of us on here are fat men/women looking to not be the fattest in the room! You are in good company here, but a local support group would probably even be better! 1 Bamabander reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites