KristyT

i was wondering about the comment you mentioned regarding gastric bypass for diabetics? I was never really given an option or discussed which WLS would be best for me. I am diabetic and I have fibro and pcos and was told about the lap band. I am wondering if they stated in the show rather the lap band or the gastric by pass was better for diabetics? guess it doesnt matter now seeing how I have already had the lap band performed LOL but was just curious. thanks

I'm so thankful for this support site! Thank you my banded friends....it is unbelievable the help I get from your encouraging words. Allison, thanks for sharing. I have friends who have had success just after 2 fills so, I've just been aggravated. I'm happy to know that it may take more fills...I feel better knowing that it may not even be this coming scheduled appointment...so, maybe I won't be so disappointed. Corrigan, congrats on your will power and motivation...50lb loss in that short amount of time is awesome. Keep up the great work.
Diane, I guess somehow deep down in my mind I thought the horrible fight with will power would be behind me once I was banded. In the beginning, when the pounds were coming off, I thought for sure that I was right. I do have to correct some behaviors and be strict to the plan as you have advised me. I just need to get off pity parkway and get to it. You are absolutely right...I have to listen to the band. Once I have read your blog, I realize it has given me reminders of wrong behavior and choices. I didn't realize that's what's happening but, I have eaten too fast, not chewed well enough and over eaten. I guess I thought the band would be a magic wand or something. I feel so much better after this light bulb has gone off. From this blog on, I'm gonna re-read my rules and have determined in my heart to get back to it. I'm so encouraged right now that I can't wait for my next meal so I can practice (LOL). I'm glad that you have been so conscious of all things during your journey and that you are willing to help and share all with us. I appreciate you much. May God continue to bless you in your new me journey.

Glenda, you have not wasted thousands of dollars. I know you read my blogs and have heard me preach about this being a tool. I also had wonderful ideals that I would never have to watch another calorie in my life and had hoped that my band would tell me when to stop. But I have come to realize that the band will do all of those things but only if I listen and stick to the plan. I hope and pray I never have to have another fill, I like being able to eat just about anything I want these days, know that I have to be accountable to my self. I have restriction and I am in the green zone. You can do this, and it does take a lot of will power in the beginning until you get to the sweet spot but once there it is easier but never forget it is still you managing your behavior not the band it is there as a friendly reminder when you do something really stupid. Like eat to fast, not chew or over eat. The one thing I have to be careful of now is not drinking while eating, in the beginning I did this very well but the longer your banded the easier it is to slip back into some bad behaviors. Good luck and keep blogging. Diane

that is great and I must say I laughed when i read everything taste better with bacon and cheese LOL I am going to make one of these list myself, thank you for paying it forward, good luck to you. I also watch videos on youtube, I have made a few in the very beginning but stopped doing it, I might go back and try again. thanks

I really liked your post. I am going to try the tool box as I think it is a fabulous idea. you sound just like myself with battling over food. I try to explain to my husband about my food addiction and although he pretends he understands I know that he does not. He does not get excited over food nor care if he even eats period. when i am cooking food I get so excited over the smells and cant wait for the taste and he doesnt acknowledge it, makes me jealous in a way. I believe that I have food addiction due to the fact of being lonely and depressed for most of my life and food was my "everything" even though I am older now, not so much depressed anymore and not lonely, the food addiction is a long standing "addiction" and "habit" that is hard to break. makes me sad sometimes that I have complete control over everything in my life except food. again, I appreciate your post and I am going t try the tool box. thank you again and I pray for both of us with our ":head hunger" struggle. god bless