Man...listen... I seriously believe I need to create a lapband for my brain. I got banded not to long ago (Oct 11th) and while I've done well with the mushies, soft foods, liquids etc, the most difficult part has been learning how to eat all over again.

For instance, today my boss ordered pizza for the office today. Now the pre-banded me would have had 3-4 slices. Today I had one and a half slice and I thought I was going to pop! Now I know, I should've not had the pizza. But adjusting to this new life style is proving to be more of a challenge than I thought. I know that I will not regret getting the band but it is most definitely going to take some hard work.

Now don't get me wrong, I am not asking for sympathy I know that I have to start making healthier choices. Just wondering if anyone else went through this. Did anyone feel this way before they got their first fill?

I am feeling the same. My first fill cannot come soon enough! Third week post surgery and I am really starting to feel hungry. Stay strong, it won't be long now!

I had my surgery a day before you. I have been very hungry. The one thing that is helping is to have small snacks with me all the time. I eat the Think Thin protein bars. I will cut those up in cubes and just have a few pieces when I grt hungry. Yogurt with wheat bran sprinkled keeps me full longer. Right now I don't really like to be around people eating because I am trying to handle my hunger. I gety first fill the 16th and I hope to feel more satisfied!

my brain won't stop either. today i had a depression day. not about the band but other stressful stuff. i reverted to my old self and just couldn't get satisfied. i was constantly in the kitchen. and i knew what i was doing but couldn't stop it. i finally got on the treadmill and came straight to the computer just to stop my wandering and eating. i think we are all a work in progress. fighting everyday just like a alcholic would be doing. good luck to you. i understand totally.

Perfectly Normal...all part of the learning curve....early on, I still had the same cravings, bad food choices, etc...

Burt once the band got properly adjusted, it became impossible to eat many of those bad foods....

For instance, you mention pizza....I used to at an entire Large Pizza, with toppings, all by myself...not to mention ll the soda or beer to go with it....

NOW

If I take 2 bites of a slice, it WILL BE stuck city....so I don't eat pizza anymore, and eventually the craving for pizza is gone entirely....

It is that way with many, many foods....donuts is another one, as well as anything made from flour...cake, pastries, Cookies, breads, etc...

And since I have no hunger, it does not bother me to be deprived of the things that were once killing me....

I'm almost 3 years out, and I can look at some foods and don't give it a 2nd thought....office parties, picnics, whatever...food is no longer a big part of my life...take it or leave it....

So you see, it is ALL about the band...and it will take care of your head also...Behavior Modification....My #1 priority, and my Dr.'s, was to get the band adjusted, and me in the Green Zone, ASAP...because to me, that is what it is all about and why I had this surgery....to change my relationship with food and eating, both physically, AND mentally.....3 fills in 3 months...then another 3 months to learn the important lessons and properly apply the rules in the correct context, situations...not just in theory...

I'm right there with you. For some reason I have a huge learning curve. I keep making the same mistakes over and over again. But I'm learning and I'm sure you will too.

I can totally relate, but think about this, you had one slice not 4. That's a victory in my book. Maybe it wasn't the best choice BUT you were not able to eat as much as you used to. This is a process and I am also learning to adjust my eating as well. As I have heard other people say, this is a marathon, not a sprint., It's a total life change and it will take time to learn how to do things properly. The beauty of it is, we can always start over tomorrow. Don't let it get you down.

Perfectly Normal...all part of the learning curve....early on, I still had the same cravings, bad food choices, etc...

Burt once the band got properly adjusted, it became impossible to eat many of those bad foods....

For instance, you mention pizza....I used to at an entire Large Pizza, with toppings, all by myself...not to mention ll the soda or beer to go with it....

NOW

If I take 2 bites of a slice, it WILL BE stuck city....so I don't eat pizza anymore, and eventually the craving for pizza is gone entirely....

It is that way with many, many foods....donuts is another one, as well as anything made from flour...cake, pastries, Cookies, breads, etc...

And since I have no hunger, it does not bother me to be deprived of the things that were once killing me....

I'm almost 3 years out, and I can look at some foods and don't give it a 2nd thought....office parties, picnics, whatever...food is no longer a big part of my life...take it or leave it....

So you see, it is ALL about the band...and it will take care of your head also...Behavior Modification....My #1 priority, and my Dr.'s, was to get the band adjusted, and me in the Green Zone, ASAP...because to me, that is what it is all about and why I had this surgery....to change my relationship with food and eating, both physically, AND mentally.....3 fills in 3 months...then another 3 months to learn the important lessons and properly apply the rules in the correct context, situations...not just in theory...

B-52 thank you so much for sharing this with us. My learning curve is one REALLY big curve. I am realistic, I know my years for unhealthy eating habits is not going to change overnight but you have really given me hope. I know that once the band gets adjusted my relationship with food will drastically change but until then I am a work in progress.

my brain won't stop either. today i had a depression day. not about the band but other stressful stuff. i reverted to my old self and just couldn't get satisfied. i was constantly in the kitchen. and i knew what i was doing but couldn't stop it. i finally got on the treadmill and came straight to the computer just to stop my wandering and eating. i think we are all a work in progress. fighting everyday just like a alcholic would be doing. good luck to you. i understand totally.

Stress definitely makes it that much harder. I hope your stressful situations soon go away. I'll keep you in my prayers.

I can totally relate, but think about this, you had one slice not 4. That's a victory in my book. Maybe it wasn't the best choice BUT you were not able to eat as much as you used to. This is a process and I am also learning to adjust my eating as well. As I have heard other people say, this is a marathon, not a sprint., It's a total life change and it will take time to learn how to do things properly. The beauty of it is, we can always start over tomorrow. Don't let it get you down.

True, true one slice is way better than 4 slices. It is absolutely a marathon!!

Totally agree. If I did not have my lap band support groups from my surgeon and OA for help the band would be of little help for me. 9 months and nealy 90 pounds given away. It works if I work it.