shellymariposa

Heh. I have inlaws coming for Christmas, so I can see that may become my problem then. I don't know if I can handle Christmas with them and without the booze!

Decaf coffee always helps me at night when I feel hungry. Its satisfying and makes me feel like I ate something as strange as it may seem.

To all the Non cheaters: I know you mean well but if the question did not apply to you , there is no need to reply just because you feel you have something to say. We all know the instructions, that is why she said she “cheated “she wasn’t asking for advice or reminders of the rules!
We all have to go back to the saying "everyone is different" so why won't some folks heal faster or be able to eat sooner? Maybe I’m trying to justify what I did. I cheated too. Why? I was very hungry and I got nauseated and sweaty. I felt terrible, sick and weak. I was back to work and I have 2 kids to run after. Protein drinks were not working and even with drinking liquids every hour I felt starved and I had terrible gas pain and painful burping.
I felt great after I thicken things up.
To everyone that feels they can manage the 2 weeks on liquids GREAT FOR YOU. I hate not being able to feel the effects of the band with the inflammation alone. I wish I could follow the instructions but I would have to be off work and sleeping all day to do it. I'm not giviing up but I do admit I cheated. Hopefully this weekend I can get back on track.
My advise Don't beat yourself up but try to get back on track. I lost 7 pounds being on liquids. it doens't make it easier but it does give me hope :wink2:

Don't be critical, we are all here to learn how to be better. This is a process, and a long, lifelong one at that. Please ignore rude people. Being one week out is extremely hard, you have so many emotions that you are working through, and old habits are HARD to break. Maybe you should try to find another outlet instead of eating, at least that is what I am still trying to do. Most people on here are also here for support so just ignore the rude people, apparently they have never had an addiction and are too ignorant to have empathy. Hang in there I promise it gets better!

The surgery went pretty good- I ended up having the haital hernia, which saved me $4400 on my out of pocket expensives (YAY!!) I kept reading all the warnings on the gas after surgery and holy cow, they were so right. I feel and look like I have a volleyball inside of my stomach because it's so full of gas. Can you OD on Gas X? haha I was sick of the rollercoaster- very glad I did this. I'm on liquids this first week after surgery, then mush for 2 wks. I'm having a hard time even getting 2 Protein Shakes down per day though- they make me VERY full. I had a thing of yogurt for dinner last night and was stuffed. I hear thats what the 'green zone' is like, and if that's true, I CAN'T WAIT. I tend to get the munchies at night time, and I have had zero problems with that this week. I'm so excited for us

The incision there probably messed with some nerves. Should clear up in time.
I know this b/c I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night. LOL
No really, thats what I was told.

I have been where you. I have sabotaged every diet attempt I ever made. Here is where it really stands though, all of my fears about being banded was just me trying to give myself a way out. What if's and I cant's allowed me to stay in my comfort zone. I want to stay in my fat suit so no one will see me. I want to say in my fat suit so no one will hurt me. I want to stay in my fat suit because what others say about me is true; a fat girl deserves no better. However, here is the real deal, I'm killing myself. I'm abusing myself. I'm hurting me more than anyone else ever did. I just want to give myself a break and allow myself to be worthy. I've had my lifelong supply already of pizza, Pasta, mashed potatoes and big ole fat steaks! A little deprivation isn't going to kill me BUT IT MAY....JUST MAY...MAKE ME TRUELY HAPPY.
I was banded 10/5 and I am learning that I can and I will..it's amazing.