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Getting Banded 12/31--Got a Huge Gift basket, ugh!

mvg1269

By mvg1269, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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mvg1269    0

mvg1269
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Hi all,

Well, today's my birthday...I'm a little sad that I won't be able to eat any cake or ice cream, no solid food for at least another month. Right now, I'm on liquids--it's day 10 today and I can't believe I've made it this far. The thing is, I just got a HUGE gift basket from a good friend who lives out in Arkansas--she has no idea I'm getting banded in a few days, though. But it was stuffed with all the things I love--Godiva chocolates, Cookies, gourmet cheeses and olives...crackers and brittle. It must weigh at least 10 pounds and yet, I cannot indulge. I had a truffle, chewed it and literally spat it out. I just can't allow myself to get off track so close to surgery. I feel sad that I won't be able to enjoy the food, but dammit, this has to come first. I've already lost 10 pounds on liquids, and I feel pretty good about that small victory even if it's just Water weight. I can't wait till this is all over so I can start enjoying life again, and not feel like I'm spinning my wheels, going year after year weighing over 200lbs and feeling worthless and disgusted with myself. Anyway, I hope I haven't vented too much and turned anyone off! I just wanted to prove to myself that I'm serious about losing weight, and I'm serious enough about it to spit up a chocolate truffle!! No pain, no gain, right? :nervous

Anyone else have a similar story of a potential setback that could have wrecked your surgery that you overcame? I want to simply inspire those who have this surgery coming up that you can beat your old habits and gain a new perspective on your life. We can do this, it's all about ur attitude.

Keeping my chins up,

Maribel

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Don't look at it as a set back. Turn Lemon's into Lemonade. Bring the basket to a church, bring it to work -- pay it forward.

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Yes, good idea! I actually thought I'd bring it to some family members, one of whom is a nurse-she could probably bring it to work with her and give out some treats to the patients on her ward.

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