Graptor

Jen75, has your weight loss stabilized or do you continue to drop slowly? After a few bites of chicken, I'm stuffed but, I don't feel full. Do you know what I mean? The slider food habit is tough to break, they are the only things that make me feel satisfied. I've tried to break away from anything that is not solid but, I've not had success for long.

First off, the band has changed my life for the better. It was well worth it. When I attended my band orientation I weighed 340 pounds. After my first year, I was down to 220 and feeling great. Over the last 2 1/2 years I've slowly gained back 20 pounds and stabilized at just under 240. I work out 3 times a week. I can't really eat rice, bead, Pasta or any more than a couple oz of meat. I've learned to eat differently, more Soup, chilli, oatmeal and yogurt. I eat 5 times a day and feel great with my diet. There is no doubt I eat more sweets than I should.
The problem is my goal was 220 and as hard as I try, I just can't seem to get back that 20 pounds lost. I'm thinking about another fill and wondering if it's worth it. I'm wondering if I've already changed my diet to such an extent that a fill might not even work. In fact, it could backfire and cause me to get more calories fom cheat foods.
I learned a lot about myself and over eating isn't a physical problem, it's a mental one. There is no doubt I would weigh 340 or more without my band. I'm questioning whether I need to hunker down and try and keep the cheat foods away or get another fill and see if that forces my weight down?

I go through phases myself where I tend to eat slider foods. Especially chocolate but when I get tempted I have to busy myself and change my focus. I got out for a nice long stroll tonight and I feel awesome. Much more satisfied than if I would of had a treat. I struggle a lot mentally with this and have learned that I will not lose anymore weight if I don't follow strict guidelines. Upping my protein has helped tremendously. It's really nice to get on here to find out I'm not alone in my struggles. I am still very happy with my decision to band.

You also my want to think about therapy of some kind if you think it is a mental/emotional thing. I was 10-30lbs up & down before I got into the big gains & losses. My head stuff has been a large part of the problem. The band has helped tremendously but there are still times (night) when I have to fight it. I try to go back to the beginning with things like sf jello, sf frozen popscicles & ff broth. Plus, hot tea, etc. I think 20 lbs from goal is very impressive!