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Day 3 on my journey - Do not pacify me

This is my third day after surgery. The gas is still an issue, but I have faced much worse in life so I am trying not to complain. I had my first protein shake this morning, I slipped slowly and it went down easy. I am thankful. At this point, I can not tell whether the feelings I have are me feeling full, but I know I am not hungry so I wont eat. According to the personalized plan I received from my Doctor's office, I am able to have strained cream soups and watered down cream of wheat or oatmeal. I love cream of wheat and oatmeal and just because I can have a watered down version of it, does not mean that I am going to take it in.

 

So let me get down to the nitty gritty. If there is ever a time where I decide to go back to my old eating habits, please DON'T PACIFY ME. I have a weight problem because I like to eat. I love eating what I want and if it were not for the fact that I dont like being overweight, limited to shopping at big girl stores, or suffering from health issues because of it, then I would still eat all that I want. I couldn't do this by myself because I made poor choices in food. Taste and instant gratification outweighed everything. So in saying all of that, if I start to deviate from the plan my doctor has for me, please don't pacify me. It just means that I am doing what I want to do. No excuses and I will suffer for it later!

 

I tried to put on kid gloves when it comes to this site, but it doesnt matter because if you are not pacifying someone or stroking their ego, then you are doing something wrong. So instead of me creating enemies on here, I will just express myself on my personal blog. We all have a weight problem and our journey is personal; however, I feel that we can support one another, but who is really in the position to give advice? We are all trying to find our way, some sooner than others, but this is like any addiction and have to be dealt with day by day, choice by choice for a lifetime.

 

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. If I decide to eat the way I did pre-op, I cant expect different results post-op, its just not going to happen. If I have to question if its wrong, its wrong and please don't be afraid to tell me that its wrong. If I start eating sandwiches and hamburgers within a few weeks. Dont be afraid to call me out on it, because I already know that those are not the right choices to loss the weight. I don't know what tomorrow holds, but I know that I have to take this thing one step at a time.

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aliciab

LAP-BAND Patients

I totally agree. There is a lot of kid gloving on this site especially with the way people don't want to do what they are suppose to but want something "magical" to happen and the weight to just fall off. It is an addiction. I am an addict. Food tastes fan damn tastic and this will be hard work. I accept the challenge and I am glad to see someone else has as well.

genesishanna

LAP-BAND Patients

Hi Alicia, I honestly thought I was alone with this one...it was a sad and lonely thought. Unfortunately, we have to treat this journey like any addiction and the first thing we have to do is admit that there is a problem. I have a problem, I could not do it alone, but I know the band is not going to do with for me, we have to work together. So please Alica, do not pacify me... if you see me posting about eating what you and I know we should not be eating, please call me out on it. I will appreciate it in the long run!

Allison0927

LAP-BAND Patients

Good post - sometimes we all need to cut out the BS plattitudes (sp? LOL) and give each other a good stiff kick in the behind!!! Well said....:P

aliciab

LAP-BAND Patients

No you are not alone. If you hear me whining just remind me I'm an addict. No one said it was going to be easy, they just said they had a way to help me help myself and I am very greatful. I can't say we won't have days where we get down, or make a bad food choice but we will push through and pick ourselves up and be positive.

tlatimo4

LAP-BAND Patients

I luv this blog! Speak whats on your mind. It will get you and us through this process much easier. I love hearing the truth. So happy for you. Praying that you make it through each week much more healthier than the last.

genesishanna

LAP-BAND Patients

I luv this blog! Speak whats on your mind. It will get you and us through this process much easier. I love hearing the truth. So happy for you. Praying that you make it through each week much more healthier than the last.

Thanks last we will pray each other through it.

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