travelgirl 3 Posted April 9, 2008 You know, that's one of the reasons I didn't want RNY, because you can't undo it, and if it doesn't work, really, what are your other options? Not much else you can do, is there, besides dieting. And obviously THAT didn't work for me.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apples2 19 Posted April 9, 2008 The reason I am looking forward to the band is that dieting has not worked for me either. I totally understand that the band isn't magic and won't to all the work, blah, blah, blah. I just want a chance at some normalcy. I have gotten down to a normal BMI (about 12 years ago) and it just made me into a HUNGRY SKINNY B****CH. I want to be a skinny not so hungry B****CH! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReadySteadyGo 8 Posted April 9, 2008 Travel girl you are too funny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fanny Adams 7 Posted April 13, 2008 Hehe - apples are the one thing I reach for if I'm having trouble coping with the hunger pangs. It is absolutely guaranteed to make me feel completely full for hours. I do have to be supervigilant while eating them though, and chew chew CHEW!! I've gotten uncomfortably close to getting stuck on them with only the smallest of unchewed lumps going through, so really have to pay attention - coz even that much HURTS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oregondaisy 2,021 Posted April 13, 2008 I am lucky I can eat apples without any trouble as long as I chew very well. I am always on a Quest to get more Fiber in my diet. I have to say though, that it could take me an hour to eat an apple. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anonemouse 1 Posted April 13, 2008 I have to be very careful with anything that has a skin that's difficult to chew into small pieces, like apples, cherries, grapes, etc. If they've been peeled or cut into very small pieces, they go down with no problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oregondaisy 2,021 Posted April 13, 2008 I have to be careful too, but it would defeat my purpose if I took the skin off. I have Constipation problems all the time not matter what I try to do to get more fiber in. I know Calcium can cause that problem. I can't win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites