I had my surgery Feb. 15th, 2013 and had done everything according to instructions that were given to me. I have been fighting the hunger issues for about a week or so now. The swelling has gone down and that feeling of fullness that had been coming pretty quickly has disappeared. Well the past 2 days were an incredibly busy and stressful both at work and home. Yesterday I did not take my prepared food portions with me and had no opportunity to eat anything and barely drank a bottle of Water. By the time I got home at 8:00 p.m. with everyone in tow I still had to cook dinner, I was starving!!!!!! I ate 2 huge chicken breasts with green Beans. Although it wasn't a bad food choice, it was the portion size that I screwed up with. It was definitely more than 1 cup........more like 4.

This post is more of a "hold myself accountable" and realize that I have to make this work and take the time for myself. I have to make certain that I take my prepared meals or take the time to leave work and eat. As well as drink the water I should be. I cannot pull myself back into being the last important priority, I have come too far to go back to that.

I know everyone reaches a crossroads of discovery and I am certain this will not be my last. I just think it is important to clarify and announce that I am going to take responsibility for me and my choices daily. Each day is a new challenge and focus.

It's all a big learning experience, it really is. Plus, right now I'm guessing you're also in bandster hell, which makes it even harder. I think a lot of us are shocked to realize we don't feel like we have a band at all until we've had a couple fills. But, during this time is when it's most important to measure portions and calories so we can still lose despite being in bandster hell.

Hang in there, today is a new day

Thank you. Acknowledging seemed just as important as getting back to the basics. The band is the tool, but my mind is either the catalyst or the disruption, I have to choose.

Thank you. Acknowledging seemed just as important as getting back to the basics. The band is the tool, but my mind is either the catalyst or the disruption, I have to choose.

I love your post! I too have to remember every single day to put myself and this process first. One of the hardest things to do but necessary. I am sure you will do just fine. This is a whole lifestyle change and acknowledging what is working and what isn't right away will help us get to where we want to go.

Be nice to yourself.

The other big realization is that I need to dictate my personal schedule for workout time. If I let everyone else dictate my time this will never work. I tend to be the caretaker of everyone else, always the problem solver. Well I need to make me the priority as well.

It is just that, I have to be nice to myself.