waterlily1072 5 Posted June 7, 2006 I am sure many of you will be able to relate to this.... 2 months ago I got my band. I gave up diet coke and junk food, for a good portion of that time food all together, yay liquids Like a drug addict who thinks the dealers are their friends I am equally misplaceing my friendship with food. I have a wonderful husband and kids and a huge extended family and lots of friends for support, but still I miss food. As time goes on I know this will end. I used to drink diet coke to trick my head into thinking I was eating or splurging on something yummy but now I don't even have that crutch. All I have is my band preventing me from doing too much damage calorie wise. So here I am mourning the loss of my good friend the calorie fest of food. She was a close friend even though she encouraged me to do bad things like eat half a cake. I don't know why I miss her but, I got over missing ciggarettes eventually and so I will get over food and truly grasp that food is fuel not a reward or a hug, or a shoulder to cry on. 2 days ago I got my first fill and am at 4.5cc's in a 10cc band, I cannot eat very much anymore, I still need a little more restriction but this is definitely a good start so here I lay down my flowers on the grave of my old troublesome friend. No longer will she be able to influence me as before. Her memory may spur on a nostalgic mini bag of doritos or a milk shake but never again will I be able to eat even average amounts of food let alone large amounts. So goodbye my friend, may you rest in peace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
La_madam 20 Posted June 7, 2006 You may be losing a friend in food but you will be getting your life back and your family will appreciate you so much more. I felt like you did in the beginning but the rewards from my weight loss out weigh any feeling I have towards the loss of food. My husband and kids have benefited so much from my band. Iam a better mother a better wife and an all around happier person. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhotoNut 7 Posted June 7, 2006 *tosses a couple of flowers on the grave* I said goodbye to my friend as well. But ya know what? I still enjoy food! I mean really enjoy it. I don't suffer the shame, anger and guilt after eating that I once did. I don't feel miserably bloated, fat and ugly like I once did. I come back past the grave of my old friend now and then, and the ghosts do call out to me. But now, I just walk on by holding the hands of my new friends... good health and happiness Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pplqueen 0 Posted June 7, 2006 I would like to talk to some of you guys onthe phone? I am having surgery on the 21st. Is that possible? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mousecrazy 2 Posted June 7, 2006 I just want to underline the connection you already made between giving up smoking and giving up the food addiction. I've been banded almost a year now, and it hasn't been a smooth progression, much like giving up smoking wasn't a smooth progression, either. However, as time goes by, it is easier and easier, and some of my worst habits are just old memories (like eating 3 or 4 bowls of Cereal at a time....after dinner!). Have faith. It DOES get better. Remember to keep your patience with yourself...I think that is really important. Good luck! Cindy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
