SaraRedSoxRN

Not a bad day for food so much as a bad day for a)weather and b)my bank account is screwed up. Not a happy Sara! I've been carrying water with me everywhere to drink, so thats a good thing. I had a banana for breakfast, some saltines for a snack, a small piece of bertucci's pizza with veggies on it (Matt gave it to me) and a couple waffle fries. Yah, ok, not perfect. But I was out all afternoon taking my mom to her dr.'s appt in the rain; driving here and there. *sigh* and the week goes on, still busy too. I'm going to be full time living at my parent's house in a week. Sooo much to do there to get it organized; and when I'm stressed out like that, its just a matter of time before my brain sneaks up and me and says "YOU WANT FOOD! YOU WANT IT NOW!" And I eat something I shouldn't to relieve my stress. But I'm going to be smarter than that.... Xmas shopping coming up too! Oh goody! Spending money on other people!! *gag* Road trip to Pittsburgh for Xmas, that is where Matt's parents and daughter live. *stress*

I'm at work tonight; working 3p-1130p. I realized a long time ago, that when I have down time at work or I'm bored, I think about snacking. Even if I'm not hungry. I bring decent healthy food to work 99% of the time. But right now, because its a patient's 18th birthday, there are 2 huge boxes of the biggest damn donuts in the world drenched with chocolate. I'm not even phased. I'm actually looking at them thinking "Why are we feeding this **** to our patients???" Not my idea. But anyway, I digress... The move is over, completed, and done. My previous landlord lady is a total b***h when it comes to wrapping this up, and is still thinking that I'm paying her a non refundable pet fee. She just can't let it go and leave me alone. All of my posessions are in my parent's garage or house, and some at my sister's house. I've got alot of sorting to do!! I swear I got my excerise with all of this packing, moving, putting it in the truck, taking it out, etc. I also realized how weak I am; I can barely get my self from a kneeling position to a standing position when I'm up on the bed of my dad's truck!! HOW PATHETIC!!! I've got alot of work ahead of me, and there's going to be alot of tears involved The good thing is my dad is very supportive and is totally my rock right now with everything. The BF is doing well as far as supporting me with this whole new deal; he still eats crappy food though, and I wish he would stop. Not for me, but so that he can keep himself out of trouble. He's not a big guy, he's about 5'7, 165lbs, size M or L, 32" waist. He's incredible hot. But he eats crap and smokes, and he has Chronn's Disease. Yes, I could strangle him. Hmmm. What else is on my mind.... Xmas is almost here, and seeing all the crap in the grocery stores just makes me that much more aware of how much garbage we put in our mouths. I see alot of overweight kids/teens and it breaks my heart what an injustice their parents are doing to them. I have a very good friend/big sister/mentor type person in my life, Sharon, who is a vegan and so are her 3 kids and husband. They made the switch about 2 years ago from vegetarian to vegan; she makes awesome food. She is also a health and wellness coach now; she always has a great link up on her fb with a new recipe or encouragement towards a healthy lifestyle. I know she shops at MOM's, which is a local organic chain in Maryland where I live. I went into one on Friday, and despite being overpriced, there were tons of good things. I just have no idea what to put together. I got some hummus, couscous with peas and carrots, and some hard pretzels for the BF. There were lots of other yum yum's there, including their homemade bread which is to die for, but obviously I'm bread and pasta free for the most part. I think my favorite store is still Whole Foods. or Wegmans; we're getting a Wegman's next summer in Columbia WAHOO. I think somewhere in this blog I was going to mention how passionate I am about feeding young children healthy food. Its such an easy thing to do, and it promotes nothing but positive and good. I CRINGE when I see anyone under the age of 10 drinking soda, or eating Cheetoo's...ughhh. My mom didn't let me have that **** at all, unless it was a super special occasion. My obsession came with it when I was a teenager and my home life depressed me. Food made me feel better, and I had control over it. Anyways, I am hoping someday I can incorporate my passion into my career. Ok back to work, they're yelling at the TV so the Raven's are either winning or getting wallopped. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK MY FELLOW BANDERS :) <3

I did mean 3 weeks, and 12 lbs in 3 weeks. About 10 of it came off the first few days. I ate just about nothing, and the rest went right through me. As for not exercising for "one second" mickp24, I wouldn't brag about that. You know darn good and well thats part of this whole deal!! I understand if you have physical limitations but I don't and I need to get my ass moving. I cannot survive on 750 calories a day. I'm busy at work--I'm a nurse--and I have about 20 other things going on too, so getting the proper nutrition is definetly a need, but not 750 calories. More like 1200. And even that is difficult sometimes. I can't live on cream of wheat for 6 months lol, I don't even like it. For the most part, I do make good choices. But I beat myself up for little things like an extra cup of milk, or an extra few bites of something. Thanks zil for the encouragement. Its so funny how different doctors tell us different things; my Dr. said to go and exercise as soon as I feel ready, if its 3 days post-op or 3 weeks post-op, but to make it a priority in the day. Or, getting fills at certain intervals--he told me he wouldn't even think of filling me for 6 weeks at least...I'm really looking forward to it. I'm hoping it curbs the hunger. (I'm not REALLY starving, just experiencing hunger, which always gives me a headache if I don't eat something soon after). Thanks all for the comments, I do appreciate all of them. Good luck to all of us

It will be 3 weeks tomorrow since I was banded. I've lost about 12 lbs. I imagine it isn't going much faster because I'm not exercising. The reason why is because I've moving and doing all of that this week and last weekend; once I get settled, I have my gym membership back. I plan on going Monday after work. Second, I'm starving all the time. About every 2 hours while I'm at work. I bring high protein food to work and eat just about all of it. I drink water--2 of the huge Desani water bottles at least. I still drink milk, but I don't guzzle it. I'm hoping next time I get on the scale it is going down some more. Its just been crazy this past month. This month will probably be the same way; Xmas coming, traveling for Xmas, moving and settling, working, etc. I'm sure by New Year's I'll be ready to collapse. I'm waiting for the movers to get here...they're late. I'm all ready to go. I could have made another run with the stuff I just spent 3 hours loading into my dad's truck...grrr. My dad bought me a new flat screen tv, because I'm giving him my sofa that I don't want/need. That was really sweet of him; he's been so helpful and good to me lately. I am so thankful for him. Growing up we just had no relationship beyond him financially supporting me and occasionally yelling at me to talking every week and him helping me out with daily life things. Its so awesome. Happy banding folks. I'll be back soon...

I was dreading it at first, but now its just another day to me. I'm gonna eat my yogurt for breakfast, some refried beans for lunch, and a small portion of each yummy turkey day food. And thats it Keep on trucking. Once you have the band in, you will realize just how much you like to eat when its not necessary. I cannot believe how much I depend on food to comfort me And thats pretty much what holiday food is for. That band will signal to your brain that you HAVE to follow the diet or you will screw up all that hard work and $ for a lousy burger/pasta/bread etc w/e it is that we cheat on. I guess my point is, YOU CAN DO IT!!!! You have birthed 2 kids, and you have a good support system on here We're all rootin for ya!! Good luck, take it one minute at a time if you have to!!

I just can't survive on liquids and baby food...my job tires me out. I need energy, so I'm doing a lot of greek yogurt and soft pieces of chicken breast along with the other usual puree/drinks. Carnation instant breakfast sugar free is AWESOME. LOOOOOVIN it. Cottage cheese is also darn tasty.

Its my day off. I'm still exhausted, and the weather is icky. So I haven't done much today; normally a day like this I'd be eating crappy food all day. Not the case!! I've done well the past 2 days. I had a sugar free carnation instant breakfast shake with 1% milk, about 8 oz banana baby food 1/2 cup cheerios with 1% milk water, water, water 4 soft chicken nuggets from the grocery store/Tyson's lemon greek yogurt This is good for me, no sweets (I had to pass them about 100 times in the grocery store last night) I'm used to eating about 4 times this much on a day off. I know that its not perfect, but for me this is great. Its soooo hard to change these eating habits. I've struggled the whole time since I first started seeing the Dr. 2/14. I was put on Wellbutrin in May/June, and it totally killed my appetite and my desire to eat. So I did eat less and I ate somewhat healthy. I dropped 15lbs. One of my good friends came to visit and I blew it--August 20 something until right before the banding. So this is going to be harder for me to get a hold of then I thought. I do know that after I see something I want or think of something I want thats soooo not allowed, I remember my band and how I don't want to f this all up. But the cravings are still there, and thats what trips me up. One day at a time I suppose.