Problem that doctor didn't warn me about!

[Just Banded 0]

the doughy pizza bread probaby swells too much and causes fullness

try just eating the cheese and sauce

you are talking to someone that had papa john on speed dial and could consume an entire pie in one night alone

sometimes i make no noodle lasagna- low fat ricotta cheese, Pasta sauce and mozzerella- after a while you don't notice there are no noodles and it's just fine

there are ways to enjoy italian food in new ways

[spollow 0]

I love food. Sometimes I get sad when I can't finish too. It is good to know that there are others that have a hard time with that part of our new life. I am learning every day to slow down and enjoy every tiny bite. But it is hard.

banded feb 25 2009

lost 19 lbs.

[DebbieGail 0]

I have learned to my dismay that my eyes are definitely bigger than my stomach. To solve this every thing I eat is measured BEFORE it goes on my plate which is 1/2 cup. I always cut up everything in very tiny pieces. I then gauge how fast I eat and my wait times between bites so that I finish the same time everyone else is finishing. That way I don't have to watch everyone still eating and I don't have anything. Mentally if I eat the last bite about the same time everyone else does, I don't feel as if I was deprived. Listen and try everything others suggest but you will have to find what little tricks work for you ... At work in our lunch room many times people bring in treats for everyone. I position myself away from and try to keep it out of sight. I am not to proud to ask for help from my co-workers by asking them to move it to the other end of the table...They have been great! I also try and focus on the non scale victories (NSV)! Just think YOU have made a conscious decision to make your life better--healthier! That is a NSV! Just keep trying different ideas and talk to yourself...(POSITIVELY)! Find things that you can side track you mind.

I don't think I have ever or I haven't recognized the FULL feeling....but I do know that I don't get hungry between meals. I guess I'm lucky in that respect but there have been times ...like right now .... that I have to find something to do to keep me out of the kitchen.

Good Luck and work to find what works for you.

Deb

Highest lifetime wt. 386

1st visit to doctor 376

Surgery date 342

Today's wt. 302