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I Want Buns of Steel, not Buns of Cinnamon

I can say that is my desire now. For a long time it was the opposite. I would have choosen a warm gooey cinnamon bun just about over anything. When I put on my underwear and the fruit of the loom guys started laughing, I was not detered one bit from thinking or eating all the sweet gooey junk I could get my hands on.. And this my frilends was with the lap band.. But that was where I was at. I am on the road and truly committed to making healthy choices of what to eat. I am making soups out of vegetables and beans. Caseroles out of yams, apples, pears, and oranges, for a sweet dish. And salads with balsamic vinegar. With smaller portions and healthy ingredients, add some exercise, and I am looking forward to those buns of steel. lol... One of my member friends, "Bardy" replyed to may last blog with encouragement. There was one thing she said concerning the band that struck me.. I quote her, "we need to respect it"

For 4 wasted years I did not "respect " the band. I over rode it and wouldn't let it work for me. When you "respect" something, or someone, you tend to listen to it, them. You keep company with it or them and share in a relationship with it or them. I did none of those things. Now it is different. I do have a working relationship to my band. I have even named her. "Bandi". he he.. Yep , things have changed. Just this morning when putting my underwear on, those fruit of the loom fellas barley snickered. lol... Give Respect, Get Respect... Blessings

Dolly

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Seanamw

LAP-BAND Patients

Great post! And so true about the whole "respect the band". I needed to hear that today, thank you! You are doing great!!!

SAGARCIA

LAP-BAND Patients

So glad to hear you are making changes.... Change is always hard, but you can do it! The band controld your hunger, but it doesn't do anything for your head, that was the hardest part for me and I still struggle from time to time. I have truely never been hungry since I was banded but I do yearn for certain things. Good luck and keep on keeping on....

Bardy

LAP-BAND Patients

Dolly you crack me up! Keep that great sense of humor and continue with the great ideas for eats. Remember to get your protein in to help rev up your metabolism. I sometimes snack on soft deli turkey with a little spicey mustard -- fills me up and gets the protein in. I like your vege ideas too. I loved the cinnamon buns too -- but like you would rather get the buns of steel -- we are on our way!

Deb

Bardy

LAP-BAND Patients

Dolly you crack me up! Keep the ideas and recipes coming -- I too liked the cinnamon buns, but looking forward more now to those buns of steel -- it will take a while but we are on the right track! Stay the course, keep the protein up as well -- I sometimes snack on lean deli turkey with a spot of spicey mustard and it hits the spot. Take care and have a wonderful week!

Deb

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