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HELP! Need some support/kicks in the ass/ideas

About a month and a half ago I had to have a complete unfill - I had esophageal spasms, etc. and ended up having to get it all out. I ate like a pig for two weeks, and got refilled again July 31. Well, during that time that I ate like crazy I gained 6 lbs. Not bad I guess. THe problem is that I got my fill of 1.0 (I was at 2.5) and I haven't been able to stop the crappy eating. It's like I started it and can't stop. It's not been an issue of not being filled enough (I have plenty of restriction, trust me - I can't believe I was ever at 2.5). I just eat crap all day. Sweet tea (my absolute biggest downfall), regular cokes, m&m's, chips and salsa, etc. It's not that I'm eating a lot of all of it; just that it's all I"m eating. I haven't exercised in so long. I think I got so complacent because I lost my first 50 lbs with very little effort. And now I feel like I'm on borrowed time before these M&M's become a permanent fixture on my ass (sorry, I'm just being honest). The days I DO eat right, I see no change. I know it's unrealistic to expect overnight change...so...

I need a kick in the ass; A routine; some structure; anyone know where the "banster rules"? I need to start from scratch I think? S:help:ome advice on how to get away from these cokes and sweet tea? HELP!!!!

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....feeling better now????

Jack you are to friggin funny.:biggrin1::biggrin1::biggrin1::biggrin1:

Warmmorningsun

You know the answers - you stated them in your cry for help.

Pick your butt up off the floor - dust it off - put on your boots and start over from scratch... I understand how hard it is to get re-motivated after you have fallen off that wagon.. But ya gotta do it... Like the saying goes - Just do it damn it !!!!:biggrin1:

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I agree you know what you need to do, so just do it. The one who needs to be kicking you in the ass is you. You can do this, you need to remember that!

Why did you get the band???? Think of that and get back on the wagon! Pity parties do not work, so get to it! :rolleyes: Good luck!

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Thanks to all (I especially love the virtual kick in the ass...laughed out loud - literally)

I spent about an hour last night reviewing the basics: chew and chew and chew and no drinking before and after meals and Water and milk only and exercise and no crap eating and Protein first.

In the past, when I have to get out of a rut I get super anal and set some structure (I'm at heart a very unstructured person - go figure?)

So I broke it down: the mechanics of the band and the food choices of the band.

Mechanics are how to band the right way: chewing chewing chewing, no drinking 1/2 hour before, during or one hour after meals, exercise.

Food Choices: Protein first, no carbonated drinks, water 8 glasses a day, no CRAP EATING!

I think the reason I had to get the complete unfill and the reason I'm 'suddenly' okay at 1cc is that I ignored these 'rules'. I'm so fortunate I didn't do more damage.

SO I'm biting off two rules now instead of them all (in my mind). Mental Manipulation :rolleyes:

Thanks again to all. I'm sure I'm not cured, just feeling a little more in control this morning.

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