Banded, now what?

Coo · November 17, 2007

Well, I really appreciate your long posts - really really supportive and helpful.

Carrot, I have printed yours out to re-read when I need some instant support. I feel like I hae a tenuous grip on my "diet" - to say the least :cry

I still feel really tired too, and almost unbelievably weary, but I dont' know if some of this is post anaesthesia or not. I don't think its dietary, because I am eating "almost" normal. I guess my big plus right now is that the band, although not restricting hunger is stopping the bingeing, because I would rather have a broken leg than vomit!!!

Thanks guys - big cyber hugs

Carrot06 · November 17, 2007

You are so right- there is so much more to this than just the mental part. If any of us could just control that- we wouldn't have spent this HUGE amount of money for the band. It will be awesome when we gets fills and we won't have to rely so much on only the mental aspect of it. The trick will be us all mastering the mental part, exercise, and the band getting filled so it can support us as well. It is just all such a big change and learning curve after years of being overweight. I know we can all do this! It will be so great as the months go by and we all are dropping weight, healthy, looking hot, and feeling great. We just have to work through these slow times and do our best. Go October Bandster's!!!!!

Carrot06 · November 17, 2007

Coo- you made me laugh with your comment about "would rather have a broken leg than vomitt." That is so true! I am sorry you are feeling so tired. I know my progam said you may feel tired for a month or longer. But they told us that we would start to feel better and get our energy back as our bodies adjust. Do you think you need more Protein or Water? I know I at first was not getting enough of the protein or water. Once I started increasing those I started feeling a lot better. Just a thought...

Coo · November 18, 2007

Hi Carrot, thanks for that! I could be Water - at least I know I am not drinking enough because I can't drink with my meals and I suddenly find my self absolutely parched, because I have waited afer eating, and hours have gone.

Thanks for the info!