sandiburn

Sandi, I gotta say something. Reading through these posts I want you to know that I think you are such a strong, smart, and heartfelt person. I have absolutely no doubt you can do this. You can consider us your support group. We all , for the most part, have had set backs . We are all human. None of us perfect. You have taken the first step, reaching out on here. We shall all now reach back. Together we can do this. Best of luck.

I would like that, however, I work 6 days a week and have a disabled mom that I help take care of. Extra time is hard to find. I also attend AA meetings. I have been sober for 10 yrs and those meeting are more important to me. I will get back on track. This week has been good,.

Thanks all. I am looking forward to getting back on track.

Thanks all. I am looking forward to getting back on track.

I am quite satisfied with the sashimi appetizer (8 pieces) which I cut into smaller pieces, seaweed salad and miso Soup. I used to eat the sushi-sashimi delux plate with Soup and salad when I was pre-op. I cannot do that anymore, and do not miss it at all.

I totally understand. Similar here. I started at 320. I lost about fifty. Was doing great. And than, well, life happens. I got hit with alot of family drama. ALOT! So diet and food and weight were all put on the back burner. I gained weight. I was eating Wendy's again. Justifying to myself that I needed a hamburger with my bacon and cheese potato. I was definitely going down hill. I decided I needed to start over. The day after Christmas I went into the doctor. I was kindly reprimanded. LOL. They asked me what was wrong, I told them all the drama. They said they were shocked I didnt gain back more. So I started over and am now down 20. I had a fill problem, they didn't unfill, I was the problem. I never watched bite size. I do now!!!!lol.
The bottom line is, if I could start over and do it, You definitely can. I am like the worst with will power. LOL. We can do this.

Oh my God, this could have been written by me!!!!! I feel the same way. I had my surgery 10/2009 and my weight is slowly creeping back - I say slowly but honestly I feel like it did overnight. I still get my adjustments every few months but the last year I kinda lost all my willpower and started eating things I havent touched in 2 years. Now I will be happy to go back to where I left off at 168..........now I am 30 pounds heavier (but still 75 pounds lighter pre-surgery) maybe together, we can do this!!!!!!!! Good luck!!!!!

Hi all,
I'm one of those people who struggles with head hunger from the time my kids go to sleep till I'm sleeping. I have been struggling with this for years and obviously since being banded its harder because before I would just give in and eat.
Two nights ago I was really tired and after putting the kids to bed I went to bed myself, watched some TV and went to sleep, no snacking or thinking of food. Last night I did my usual, cleaned up a bit, watched survivor, american idol and some Pope stuff. When I got in bed I realized I didn't have a snack or even think about one. First I almost felt like I wanted to go back down and have something. (I found these really good frozen Greek yogurts from healthy choice that I love.). I digress! Then I realized, hey this could be the start of something new for me. Maybe I don't have to think about food all night and count calories in my head to see if I can afford just one more 100 calorie snack.
Hears hoping!
Lisa

So I had my first fill Tuesday morning and ever since I have been starving. I have 2.8cc in my band. I am on liquids for 5 days. It has not been easy. I have however lost 3 more lbs. Here is my question. Will I be this hungry each time they do a fill. Im sure at some point I will hit the Green Zone and I know that no one knows when that will be. I guess I expected to not be hungry because I have more restriction and it was just the opposite. Any sugestions????

Ok so I was mistaken....I talked to Anne the RN at my Drs. She said I could have Jello and popcicles!!! YAY!!! And 3 pieces of fruit a day.....OMG !!! feel like I am entitled to a buffet now!! lol (meaning the extra 2 pieces of fruit) I told her about this site....she said that it sounded wonderful and she was going to check it out!....feeling much better about the whole "fasting" diet now

I too am a recovering addict. I have been sober 7 yrs in October. I stopped drinking and using, then 4 yrs later stopped smoking, now I am ready to tackle my food addiction. I knew I needed help with the others and I also need help with this. My surgery is on 8-04-11 and I am looking forward to the help. I know it wont be easy, but neither was getting sober. Living life on lifes terms seams to elude us from time to time. But with your higher power, anything is possable. Good luck to you.