SpicyGirl

"This thing" has been a challenge for me as well. I'm finding it more of a mental challenging than anything else. I hear co-workers in the kitchen around 11 or 11:30 with the microwave running in the background. I’m thinking, “Oh, it’s time to eat” although I may not be hungry. There are so many things we’re trained to do and think. Even with the band, it’s a struggle. Anyone who says “this thing” is the easy way out doesn’t have the first clue about the experience. I love the band and think I had unrealistic expectations on how fast I thought I was going to lose. I don’t have that much to lose to begin with so I’m constantly reminding myself that the weight just won’t fall off because I want it to. The ice cream and cheesecake sure do go down easy! It’s learning to make the right choices and learning what good food will fill me up. You can’t just get banded and think you’ll be skinny in a month. It’s tough! I beat myself up all the time about it so I can totally relate to your frustrations!

How hard is it to actually stretch your band? I feel like I eat too much at times but I don't ever vomit or feel the need to vomit. I've had 3 fills but still feel like I need a little tweeking.

Thank you for your reply. This journey has turned out to be much more of a mental struggle than I thought it would be. :thumbup:

Well, what the hell do you do if you don't have either because you CAN'T go? Hee Hee