This has been too easy for me. I have had a few bumps ( 3 plateaus, the old me bought a blizzard but could only eat very small amount).

I am happy but the last few days I have been getting this feeling like I will end up failing after I reach my goal. I don't know how or don't have it planned out how either.

I was feeling depression at first because of not being able to enjoy a big meal at a buffet ever again.

Is this something common that some banders go thru?

My past record is yo-yoing.

I'm feeling uneasy.

edie

One of my customers who KNOWS me gave me a gift certificate to the best and most expensive buffet in town today! Gee thanks.:phanvan

Buffets are wonderful. All that food. New plates. Having anything you want in any amount. The thought of it gets me excited. Then I think about how much I overate, and I laugh at the thought of a buffet ever being more important than my health.

While I am a slow loser, and have had many second, third, fourth thoughts about "why did I do this" I can also remember, after eating way too much at some buffet thinking "why did I do that"

Go enjoy the food, try to take your friend that gave you the gift. When they see the small amount that you eat they may understand a little more. I find most people "just do not understand". It is something we banders must learn to deal with.

I have been banded since early June and I have 15 lbs to reach goal. I worry about maintenance, I'm still losing so I guess when I go on maintenance I will have to have a small unfill so that I can increase my calorie intake....don't want to keep losing. But, it scared me to death until the other day when I went to a buffet with my girlfriends.

I chose what I felt I should be eating and how much and had the odd very small bit of a few of my favourites that aren't so low cal but the portion was so small it wouldn't matter. I realized that I had a fabulous time....I didn't miss at all not being able to load up my plate and stuff myself. I enjoyed the company and seeing my friends have a good time and I was still able to have fun as well.

Carol

Carol is in control, enjoying life. My goal also...

Hi Edie, I went through food withdrawal big time. I mourned the loss of my friend as surgery approached. It looks like your weight loss has been really steady. I would just take a good look in the mirror and get back on the horse. You can do this. Happy Holidays.