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Read more about Thoughts About Food Addiction

Thoughts About Food Addiction

I quit smoking over 12 years ago. I didn't want to quit smoking; I quit because my husband had serious heart problems. If he didn't quit, his doctor said he would live 10 more years. My husband stated point blank that he would not be able to successfully quit if I was smoking.   I recall feeling panicky at having to quit smoking. In my nicotine addicted mind, cigarettes were paired with so many activities and I couldn't imagine enjoying any of them without a cigarette. Before we quit, I

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• Dulci
• December 17, 201114 yr

Read more about One Month Bandiversary

One Month Bandiversary

Today is my one month bandiversary.   I had planned to update my blog here frequently so I could record my journey, but I haven’t updated it as much as I intended.   Recovery   My small incisions are nearly healed. I expect that those scars will disappear, much like the ones I had from the endo surgeries.   My belly button incision seems ok too. But I wish they had made this incision in the same place where the prior scar was. Even if I do get small enough to wear a bikini, the only

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• Dulci
• November 28, 201114 yr

Read more about Non scale victories that I am looking forward to experiencing.

Non scale victories that I am looking forward to experiencing.

1. Not being the fattest person in the office. 2. Finishing the two week liquids only pre-op diet. I'm not hungry, but after only three days, I am sick of the protein after taste/coating on my tongue. 3. Being able to throw away several of my 'go-to' items of clothing. I'm sure we all have those items - the ones that are reasonably flattering and are wearing out, but they are irreplaceable. 4. Learning how small of an amount of food will satisfy me. 5. Joining the people that walk,

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• Dulci
• October 17, 201114 yr

Read more about Things that I discovered that I have known as I prepared to be banded.

Things that I discovered that I have known as I prepared to be banded.

I know how to eat healthily. I know that when something tastes good, I will continue to eat, regardless of whether or not I'm full. I know that when I lose weight, I look great, I feel great physically, I am more confident and out-going. I know that my husband loves me regardless of my body size. I know that my husband finds me attractive regardless of my body size. I know that I can make changes that are good for me. I know that I can break bad habits. I know that I have never learned

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• Dulci
• October 4, 201114 yr