What am I doing to myself?

[Nursebarbie 392]

Please do not be hard on yourself. After I all, we gained alot of weight because we LOVE food not hate it, right? I remember sitting in the doctor office 2 days after I had my lap band in place and I could over hear another patient saying she was post op Day 1 and ate a porterhouse steak and still was hungry! I couldn't even keep down Water. Everyone is different- and remember your stomach was operated on- not your brain, it still thinks the same way. I say post some pics of yourself that you REALLY REALLY hate on the fridge, on the pantry, in your wallet- anywhere you have food or may be tempted to eat- and look at it, really look at it. And please continue to come here where you are safe and in the same boat with all of us to support you. After all, who really wants to vent or whine to a naturally skinny person???? I'm here for you....message me anytime. My lap band removal and sleeve revision is next Friday. I know I will need the support too.

Hugs!

[shelly22 50]

We fall but we get back up again..dust yourself off, dry your tears, and just know tomorrow you won't make the same mistake because you are stronger than that. Next pinpoint what was your trigger that made you feel like you had to have the nuggets and potatoes. Then find something to replace that with maybe a walk, a good book, music, etc. Don't let this one slip determine your future. Be blessed

[belladona 153]

ok im out of surgery 2 days i cant even think of food how did you do that?? I hope your ok, stick to your plan you will be fine.

[CoreyCan 95]

I also did the same thing. I started everything earlier than my doctor would've wanted me to. I felt hungry all the time. Your stomach is swollen and numb right now so you won't feel the restriction yet. I started taking Pepcid twice a day and it helped. I didn't't cook for 2 weeks because I couldn't handle the smell of the food, I wanted to eat it. Just try and keep yourself away from trigger food (favorites). I'm 9 weeks out and feel like a totally normal person again. First couple of weeks sucked but it will get better. Promise!

[tiredsushi 12]

You've already done it, so no reason to cry about it now, just hope everything is okay, and focus on tomorrow and now, not yesterday.

[tinalawson 1]

I'm struggling too! I'm 11 days out, still have 3 more days on Clear Liquids before I move to a full month of full liquid. I really just want something to chew. I started eating ice, the crunching helped me. I have to get over my addiction to food some how!!!!

[newlife27 323]

I'm struggling too! I'm 11 days out' date=' still have 3 more days on clear liquids before I move to a full month of full liquid. I really just want something to chew. I started eating ice, the crunching helped me. I have to get over my addiction to food some how!!!![/quote']

Wow a month full liquid....sheesh I had a week of clear now monday I start a week of full liquids then 1 to 2 weeks pureed then 1-2 weeks soft foods...but they said ill be be on soft foods longer then that

[tinalawson 1]

Here is my schedule:

2 weeks clear liquid

4 weeks full liquid

2 weeks purée

4 months soft food

Then I'm on regular, my surgeon is amazing so I trust his judgement but it is a daunting road ahead of me. I want to be strong and I know it's all in my mind. It's hard when I see posts on here like yours where you are already on full liquids. It will make me a stronger person!

[newlife27 323]

Here is my schedule:

2 weeks clear liquid

4 weeks full liquid

2 weeks purée

4 months soft food

Then I'm on regular' date=' my surgeon is amazing so I trust his judgement but it is a daunting road ahead of me. I want to be strong and I know it's all in my mind. It's hard when I see posts on here like yours where you are already on full liquids. It will make me a stronger person![/quote']

Yea my soft food stage is def longer than 1-2 weeks that was just a guideline my nut said itll be months before I hav3 reg food butbif I can tolerate it than ok I have to ease that stuff in but u will be fine stay strong!!!

[newlife27 323]

Im sorry correction my soft food stage is 8 weeks...2months