Restriction as a mind game?

Alexandra · October 17, 2004

This is so weird and I wonder if it happens to anyone else.

My doc's office only does fills twice a month, so by the time I know I need one I know there will be at least a couple of weeks to go before I can get one. That doesn't bother me--a plateau of even several weeks doesn't panic me at all.

Now I've been at the same weight since late August, and have been getting hungry between meals much faster than earlier in the summer. I've lost about 15 lbs since my last fill, so this falls right into my pattern of loosening restriction with weight loss. So I called my doc's office and the next date I can get a fill is November 4. No problem.

So what happens? Restriction returns! Two days ago I PBd on a Vitamin pill, and last night I had to be extremely cautious not to get into trouble during a restaurant meal. This morning even my tiny morning pill took its time about going down. What's up with that?

So I figure I'll see how the next week goes and whether the restriction has returned for real. But I recall the last time I had a fill it was just the day before that I'd had one of the worst PBs of my life (remember the seaweed story?). I'm thinking that there's something mental going on--once I know there's a fill scheduled I must relax the way I eat or something, making me more prone to problems.

Writing this out will, I hope, make me more conscious of the phenomenon, because while I love losing weight I HATE PBing and want more than anything to avoid any problems. More fill might lead down that unpleasant road if I really don't need it. Must...pay...attention...

karen · October 17, 2004

Alex!

I thought it was all in my head! I have a fill appt coming up in a couple of weeks and all of a sudden I am feeling that restriction just like I felt it after my first fill! UGH! I thought I was going nuts! hmmmm maybe I am!!

Penni60 · October 17, 2004

I have experienced the same thing. Too weird. It is like our minds and bodies are playing tricks on us just because they can. That is just sooooo mean. LOL!!!

iluvsammys · October 18, 2004

OMG...to funny! I have cancelled my fill appointment TWICE, because soon after I schedule it, I suddenly become restricted. Come on you guys, do ya really think it's in our head? I am soooooo glad I am not the only one here experiencing it. By the way, could I get some general advice? I'm losing about 2 pounds a week, am really restricted in the morning, lunch so-so, and dinner hardly nothing. Overall though, eating WAY less then before the band. Do you think I should get a fill to help with lunch and dinner, or am I on the right track?

New Hope · October 18, 2004

I thought it was just me. I've cancelled my fill before, too. Too funny!

Marimaru · October 19, 2004

This is interesting. I'll have to keep in in mind. I havent' had it come up yet though.

Cindy - They say that if you are losing 1 or 2 lbs a week you are right on track. I would say that you should stick to where you are at right now..

Alexandra · October 25, 2004

Well now I'm really confused. My restriction seems to have come back for good, so I think I am going to cancel my fill appointment.

(Now that I've posted that, it will probably disappear again. So I won't make that phone call just yet.)

New Hope · October 25, 2004

Seems a little like when you take your car in for a tune up, and it's not making that sound that you were talking about. LOL

paula · October 27, 2004

OMG - the past couple of days Ive been thinking about getting another fill, just a little T-tiny one (I hate getting a fill). food has been going down too well, UNTIL this afternoon! MaJoR PB!!!

Penni, Marie - did you still get YOUR fills even though your bodies were playing restriction tricks with you?

Penni60 · October 27, 2004

Yup Paula got my fill. Each person should evaluate your needs with your doctor prior to a fill. Don't base your decision on what someone else has done. My restriction comes and goes at will but for the most part I have good restriction.