food addiction + band = ????

[mandi78 3]

I can relate to all of your posts.....I crave, eat huge portions to feel full and then I'm thinking "what will I eat next when I don't feel so stuffed". My biggest worry is the pre op diet. How did you all handle this? Were you able to stick with it? Were you miserable and starved for 2 weeks?

Here is what my pre op diet looks like. I dont know how I will ever make it. When I even think about it now, I have to run eat something. I'm assuming one serving will be MUCH smaller than the "servings" I am used to. LOL

Meal 1- 1 serving of 2 of the following: (yogurt, fruit, Cereal, toast, Bagels, waffles, muffins, eggs, or oatmeal).

Meal 2- 1 serving of Myocel (protein shake)

Meal 3- 1 serving of any type lean meat or fish (chicken, pork, turkey, ham, steak, etc.) and 1 serving of green vegetables (lettuce, peas, broccoli, green Beans, spinach, etc.)

Meal 4- 1 serving of Myocel (protein shake)

Thanks!

[halloween2124 0]

Yes this whole experience has been quite a lesson for me as far as personal responsibility and dealing with my eating issues. To me it's kind of like any other issue, If you are a recovered alchohilic you are STILL an alcholic. For me, I'm a fat girl and when I finish loosing all my weight I'll still be a fat girl. I like to eat, and that's all there is to it. Learning how to contol it with the band is an experience, Ive been banded since 02-16 and I still have a ways to go. I've lost 20 lbs, lots of inches, and it's easy to get frustrated. This morning, I was trying to eat some pancakes and I simply could not get but amlost just 1 of them down. I did not want to eat 3/4 of a pancake. I wanted both of them, not becasue I was necessarily hungry but because i wanted more of the delecious pancake flavor. The band is a reality check and that's seriously what I need. Just keep reminding yourself of your goal. It makes it a lot easier. It does take time, but give yourself time. You'll be glad you did it

[mol 0]

Hi , Just joined and I'm hoping to get banded next month. Reading your post is like reading my life story! My main concern is also that I will continue to crave food and my old habits (i.e. I don't eat because i'm hungry!) will not be overcome. It's good to read that so many of you have the same fears and indeed have overcome them. I am having this surgery in Ireland and it's relatively new here so there's not much of a choice when it comes to surgeons , not sure if thats a good thing or not! Anyone else had surgery in Dublin??

[396power 2]

I hope head hunger goes away.

[Oregondaisy 2,020]

Just make sure you mainly eat Protein. That really helps with the hunger, and takes cravings away. Then, make sure you stay on top of your fills. You will still be hungry or think you are hungry, if you don't get a fill.