Old Habits Are Hard To Break

[takuwinds 81]

I am having my first fill tomorrow. I am starting to question if I am even doing this right. From my surgery until now, I wonder if I have been eating right. Ok I mean I followed instructions from my dr, you know, start with Clear liquids to liquids and to soft food. But I think I forgot myself or forgot about my band. I have been feeling better but I feel a slight pain in my stomach. I was super hungry one morning and tried to eat a Breakfast burrito and accidently took a big bite and swallowed it without chewing enough. I knew what I had done and first thought was to go throw up. Something in my head said, "DON'T".

Also a hard habit to break is drinking Water while eating. I am so used to drinking water all day long even with meals. And I am starving in between meals. I am having a hard time finding my own green zone. A comfortable satisfaction where I am not starving or in pain from over eating.

I wonder if a fill will help me get this under control. I guess I will find out later.

I'm glad I am seeing my dr tomorrow. I would like to find out if I hurt myself.

[Sojourner 2,446]

You most likely did not harm yourself with your big bite, and this is a learning process. I know I once forgot and took all of my medication (6 pills) in one swallow like I used to, and though I felt some discomfort, nothing long term happened.

You most likely will not feel any significant restriction with your first fill. And neither fills or your band will keep you from drinking during meals. To keep myself from doing that I make certain to be properly hydrated prior to my meal, and not have anything available to drink within my reach during my meal.

Psychology and behavior modification play major roles as you do change those old habits...and being in what is commonly referred to as "bandster hell", when you have little or no restriction in your band and are limiting your portion sizes is one of the more challenging phases of the weight loss journey. I found it was easier for me to manage my hunger by using distraction (projects around the house, exercise), and sipping Water on a fairly constant basis between meals.

You need to learn effective ways to manage "head hunger", and the band does nothing to assist with that.

Best wishes...