It's been two and a half years since I was banded and last night I found myself doing something I haven't done since. I ate in bed! Before I was banded, I used to cuddle up and eat and eat and eat. It was such a safe haven and made to feel even safer with food.

Last night I wanted to watch something on tv but I was tired...so I grabbed THE BAG of chips and dip and headed upstairs to my bedroom.

Then I remembered what how it used to feel and I do NOT miss that feeling of isolation and eating in shame. I got out of bed and put the chips away in the cupboard. Even after over two years old habits creep back. But this incident reminded me of how far I have come and how it used to be. I feel sad for the old me.

Megan

Wow. I'm so glad the habit was gone for 2 1/2 years! Congrats on that NSV!

And congrats on putting the chips away, hehe. Having fallen, I wouldn't be so quick to recover... you rock!!

I'm excited to think that some of my current habits may soon be a distant memory. Thanks for the hope!

megan i too would find solace in eating infront of the tv as i would fall asleep for the night .. i am proud of you for putting the chips away and making the healthy choice and the best choice for you . WAY TO GO !!!:clap2:

Well I read instead of watching TV, but I believe I had the same problem. What is so absolutely COMFORTING about chips and dip? Sigh. I've only done it once since banding, but I ate the whole container of dip. Congrats on putting it away and not over-eating.

It is a bittersweet feeling when those old behaviors creep back. I know what you mean about "sad for the old you". Be happy for the new you though -- you realized the alternative and stopped yourself. I've said it before, and I'll say it again the biggest (and I think best) thing the band does for us is to slowly change us in the ways we may not even realize straight off the bat, but ways that really matter in the long term. Good for you Megan for bagging up those chips!

I am still working on that, eating in front of the telly is one of my worst habits. Good on ya for fighting it and winning!!!!

Wow, that gives me hope- I am only 9 days post-op and am fighting my habits on an hourly basis. The big motivator for me now is that I don't want to hurt my new band so it stops me. I have been scared about what will happen when I am not restricted to the mushies diet.

I hope that I am able to see the bad habits someday and actually resist them.

Thanks for this post.

Then I remembered what how it used to feel and I do NOT miss that feeling of isolation and eating in shame. I got out of bed and put the chips away in the cupboard. Even after over two years old habits creep back. But this incident reminded me of how far I have come and how it used to be.

Megan - you get the LBT high-five for this one! Honestly Girl - you did some good headwork PLUS you told US about it which makes US (me) think a little more about old habits/new habits!

WTG!

WTG Megan! I'm proud of you!

There's nothing better to me than cuddling in the big bed with my dogs and eating. It's safe, it's secure, it's comforting. Till afterwards when I hate myself. It's a horrible habit that creeps back way too often.