What is my Problem?

[mattie7632 24]

What the heck? I've been so good and the past couple days I seem to have zero self control! I feel like a growing toddler who wants to constantly eat! I haven't been like this at all since being banded, what's the deal? I don't dare weigh myself because I know I must be upping the scale now! Obviously I can't consume huge amounts of food at one time, but we know we can still be bad!! Has anyone had this happen or felt so out of control with their cravings? I thought I was on track......

[ElfiePoo 109]

Mattie,

Yes this has happened with me but I am extremely carb sensitive. Not the carbs found in vegies, but I've found I have to avoid the types of carbs found in sugar or wheat products. I'm pretty sure it's because of the impact they have on blood sugar levels. I also discovered that I had to eliminate the artificial sweeteners because just the taste of 'sweet' started the cravings.

.

[kshallow 9]

You are not alone! I think sometimes we get lulled into thinking the food demons are gone forever when we've been doing so well with the band. I've had long periods of doing really well and then for no apparent reason binge on whatever sugar and chocolate I can find. Definately a work in progress. I think one of the greatest things about the band is not eliminating any unnecessary eating but the ability to recover from it. I feel your frustration and wish you all the best

[LapBandBobbi 8]

I think it is a struggle for most of us. My mind seems to think I can still eat the way I used to, but my band won't let me. I can't tell you how many times I've gone out to a restuarant and order a meal thinking "I'll be able to eat it this time". But, I never can. I also have a problem with sweets. It seems like I go in spells. I rationalize eating sweets it internally because I'm not eating as many calories as I did in the past. I know this slows my weight loss down, but it is a never ending struggle - at least for me it is.

[L12 13]

I still get the munchies every month while I'm PMSing; I usually allow myself to indulge a little, as my periods are pure torture and life pretty much sucks around that time. Of course, I still have to be aware of what I eat; luckily, most cravings go away after that, and don't have a permanent effect on the scale. I'm sure it's not the same for everyone, but that's how I deal with it.

[stateofzen 46]

Definitely. The last couple of days or so I've been hungrier (I think?- maybe head hunger) than usual. I may have pinpointed it to trying to shortchange myself of Protein at lunch. We'll see if I can make that small adjustment and be less obsessed with food.< /p>

[mattie7632 24]

Wow thanks everyone for letting me know I'm not alone! And ElfiePoo, your quote just made a lightbulb go off in my head.

Of course, that's it! Since my fill last week I've felt restriction...and even experienced some stuck episodes, so I've been avoiding foods I must chew and eating more carbs! DUH! That makes all the sense in the world! The more carbs we eat, the more we crave!! THANKS a million, now I know what to do!

Mattie,

Yes this has happened with me but I am extremely carb sensitive. Not the carbs found in vegies, but I've found I have to avoid the types of carbs found in sugar or wheat products. I'm pretty sure it's because of the impact they have on blood sugar levels. I also discovered that I had to eliminate the artificial sweeteners because just the taste of 'sweet' started the cravings.

.

[HeatherinCA 10]

Oh for sure! I always justify it too it's just part of our addiction to food unfortunately! I'm trying really hard to pay attention to my body and see what it wants not my stupid mind that wants food!