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I got my band- yesterday

MichelleB

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MichelleB    0

MichelleB
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Well as I see it yesterday was the beginning of my 2nd life. I've struggled all my life with weight. Until about 25, I was just big-boned and then I didn't hear that anymore and knew I was just plain fat. I have an awesome husband, 2 great kids and a super career. I believe that the time was right for me to have the band. At 36, I want to enjoy my life. I just couldn't do it on my own and sadly enough I think I was becoming depressed. I was going about life as normal but lots of the time their was this cloud over my head. With yesterday's surgery, I felt for the first time since I was in 5th grade I was on my way to being healthy and maybe even shapely:). Day 2 has been a little rougher than I expected however. Even though they said I wouldn't be hungry, I think I am. But who knows because being hungry was a feeling I never let myself feel before. My greatest fear is how to get over my addiction to food. I never knew I how much I ate until I can't eat anymore. It's amazing how much I snacked whenever I wanted and for whatever reason. Anybody else out there know what I mean about the food addiction?

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planning4thin
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MichelleB, it just occurred to me yesterday, for the first time in my life, that I have a food addiction. It startled me, but it hit me that my desire for food is no longer associated with hunger. I thought of going to a therapist, but then I realized that my recognition of my issue is the starting point for me to bring about a change.

I am not yet banded, and I am hoping that I will not be too challenged with the band because of this food addiction.

Everything I read on this site indicates that after the band, hunger will not be an issue. Also, since the stoma will now just hold 4 oz of food, overeating will be uncomfortable.

Congratulations on getting banded. You are on your way to a new you.

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<p>I was never overweight until I had my son 20 plus years ago. But since that time I just keep getting heavier and heavier. I have always loved to eat. My husband is great at cooking on the grill and I am a pretty good cook in the kitchen. But lately I have found that I am sick of trying to decide what to eat, when to eat and where to eat. I mostly just eat now because I am hungry or bored. Nothing really satisfies my anymore. I am hoping this surgery (dec 18) will be just what I need. I dont want to be hungry and have to decide where to go and what to eat. If I cant eat a lot then eating should not be a problem, or at least as much as it has been lately.</p> <p>Maybe my addiction to food is over.... </p> <p>I sure hope yours is also.</p> <p>Good luck... we all need it</p>

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BarbBee    1

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Michelle, I hear you girl!! I can't believe how many times I have walked into the kitchen to "cruise". I am not hungry I have no need to be in there. I am making a very deliberate effort to eat only what I am suppose to and start to re-train my brain. I feel the hardest part will be the emotional aspect of dealing with my food addiction. I have done well with my exercise and am committed to eating healthy for the REST OF MY LIFE. I need to remind myself one day at a time and if that seems too hard then one hour or minute at a time. It's the self talk...sort of like the devil /angel in my head. I want to replace the negative thoughts about eating. We can so do this Michelle. One day at a time. Take care.

Barb

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I think the hardest part of this whole deal is learning to eat only when you are hungry. I too find myself wandering in the kitchen , looking for food i do not need. Sometimes i resist, sometimes not. At least i no longer keep junk food around. Donna:hungry::hungry::hungry::hungry::hungry::hungry::hungry:

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BarbBee    1

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Donholl you have done an amazing job with your weight loss! Congrats!!

Barb

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ChaCa    0

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How exciting MichelleB! I can not wait to get started with my lap-band procedure . I'll pray for strength for you to overcome the addiction and for a happy new beginning.

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