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The sweet spot (not so sweet)!

For some bandsters this may sound like the silliest thing you have ever heard, but this is my story. I had a fill about 31/2 weeks ago, and I am finally at 5cc's in my band. I think I am very sensitive to fills because I have experienced 2 overfills in the past. This last time I was very careful to follow the post fill diet and eat small bites and chew very well. Ooooh okay, I could really tell my restriction was there but on a good day I could eat a decent meal. Well around the second week I could only eat maybe 4oz at a time. Don't get me wrong because I can hear someone saying- What's your problem? I really don't have a problem but the fat girl inside of me is unable to eat a third of my small meals. :( I find myself trying to constantly over eat. Honestly, I have prayed for this day and its here! I thought about asking my Doctor to take just a little out, but that is a crazy thing to do.

 

There are some days, I am only able to eat once per day and mentally I am having a hard time handling that! I have to be so careful about the first couple of food choices I eat because I may not be able to eat anything after that. Lately, my energy level is very low because of my low calorie intake. Yes, I do my vitamins but it's also hard for me to do my protein shakes due to feeling full so quickly. I do know some people will kill to be in my situation and Lord it's an experience like none I have ever gone through! From my last fill until now my fat mass has gone from 106 to 79 is that crazy or what.:)

 

My whole life my mother have always taught me to be careful for what I ask God for, because he just may give it too me! I am going to have to learn to have more self control and remember why I am doing all of this! Physically, I can eat one okay meal a day and not have a need for food for the rest of the day. However, my mind continues to tell me I need food when there is no actually hungry present. I feel like I am missing something but I know I everything is fine. The FAT girl in me is trying so hard to wreck my success! I have faith and will power to put her in check and keep this train moving. :rolleyes:

 

 

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jmunks2000

LAP-BAND Patients

I went through this about my fifth or sixth month post band. That head hunger is a whew!!! I remember telling my NP that I was NOT at my sweet spot and that I could eat more than a cup of food. I had to learn my sweet spot and really really learn about satiety! The fat girl inside gets to me still sometimes, but now I know when I am satisfied. When I wrestle with wanting to eat more than what my band allows, I take a walk or a shower if it is at night, or I drink water if twenty minutes has passed. You are a conqueror. Look at your progress. I have no doubt that you'll be alright.

Jess

roseyposey

LAP-BAND Patients

I would say you are a lucky girl! :) I have yet to experience that feeling!!! :(

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