Come on, please??? I'm begging you! I don't want to feel like the only one who has screwed up already!

1. Pre-op diet? What's a pre-op diet? (That was my first big mistake.)

2. In the last 48 hours I have eaten a whole baked potato, skin and all. Two Pintos and cheese from Taco Bell and a chalupa. Yes, SHELL AND ALL!!! God help me I didn't even feel stretched or bloated or anything. I'M SUPPOSED TO STILL BE ON liquids UNTIL THE ELEVENTH!!!!!:thumbdown::mad2::bored:

I vowed to go back on all liquids today but my hunger is back full force and I am not a happy camper. I know the purpose of liquids is healing so I am forcing myself to comply now but I can't believe I'm going to have to white knuckle this for months and months. I kept praying I would be one who said, "I just never feel hungry."

I went to Pizza Hut with my family last night and was bad and feel like crap about it. I had a plate of salad from the bar.....and a piece of pizza.....AND the crust end of my sons. It was like old times and I actually felt a little full for the first time in 6 weeks. I feel horribly guilty about it and ended up with a stomach ache last night.

Man, I need a fill.

Oh ok...so I meet a new guy. I am over Mickey. I really am, but I went on vacation last night and I meet Carl Jr. I have never meet him before as I live in louisiana where the only boy is Mickey, and the only girl Wendy.

So Carl didn't tempt me too much and I did ok...until he invited me in for a captain crunch shake. I promise though, I feel so guilty and it is def. going to be just a one night stand!

:puke:

Ok not from Feb but have to say you guys are a hoot!!! Can we pretend I am from Feb? You are more entertaining!

On a side note, that darn mickey is a player....he was my guy too! I cried the first time I saw him (and a big mac) after my surgery...it still brings a tear to my eye.

I do have to admit I cheated on him to...with Carl. God, his shakes were the best. And his Western....sigh.

I love to pretend Manda :puke: Glad to have you here!

I crazy about Mickey's Golden Nuggets. They are so Big N' Tasty!

Hello,

I was banded on Feb 15th - one week after surgery I enjoyed a fried pork chop, potato chips and pancakes. Once discovering that these things went down without a problem - I've been on a "eat it now before you can't" quest which is actually worse than before I even considered getting surgery (you know the desperation)! I patiently waited my 6 weeks for a fill, asked for the maximum - got 5 cc's yesterday, and tested it out today. Still hungry, still could eat the pancakes. Something's not right or I'm doomed.

I don't post one of those weight loss tickers because I haven't loss any weight. Sigh...:thumbup::frown::frown:

Hello,

I was banded on Feb 15th - one week after surgery I enjoyed a fried pork chop, potato chips and pancakes. Once discovering that these things went down without a problem - I've been on a "eat it now before you can't" quest which is actually worse than before I even considered getting surgery (you know the desperation)! I patiently waited my 6 weeks for a fill, asked for the maximum - got 5 cc's yesterday, and tested it out today. Still hungry, still could eat the pancakes. Something's not right or I'm doomed.

I don't post one of those weight loss tickers because I haven't loss any weight. Sigh...:tt2::frown::frown::frown::thumbup:

Wow, I can't even imagining eating that stuff at a week out, but I was one of the lucky ones who had restriction at first. I got 3.2 cc in a 14 cc band last Monday and I have pretty good restriction, but it seems to be less by the day.

I guess the best advice I can offer is, just because you can, doesn't mean you should. The band isn't a miracle, it's a tool.

Hello,

I was banded on Feb 15th - one week after surgery I enjoyed a fried pork chop, potato chips and pancakes. Once discovering that these things went down without a problem - I've been on a "eat it now before you can't" quest which is actually worse than before I even considered getting surgery (you know the desperation)! I patiently waited my 6 weeks for a fill, asked for the maximum - got 5 cc's yesterday, and tested it out today. Still hungry, still could eat the pancakes. Something's not right or I'm doomed.

I don't post one of those weight loss tickers because I haven't loss any weight. Sigh...:tt2::frown::frown::frown::thumbup:

I would guess that you are thinking once you get good restriction, things will be different and that is partially true. However, if you continue to find ways to eat around the band (and "test" it) you will not be successful. No matter how tight your band is, ice cream (and some other high calorie foods) will go down.

I would ask why you are testing your band with pancakes. If you are still hungry because you don't have good restriction, can you make a healthier food choice such as an egg or a high protein cereal or a piece of fruit? Establishing better food choices now will help you later.

I know what your saying. Oh after my fill I can't have this...I should eat two!

Easter morning feast was the first day I felt only a little restriction, I ate mostly stuff that had gone into a food processor at one point and a nice smooth calorie laden dessert. Its been down hill since then. I can eat rice, cold cuts, burger patties, pork (the moist fatty cuts) and many other things even pizza! Within the span of 3-4 days I went from "not even hungry" to "Sure, I'll eat that horse, thank you". I will even drink to get more in without "damaging the band" as my stupid reasoning tells me. I've lost over 21 lbs since the Feb 28 surgery, the band must need the adjustment and in my defense, the after-band binges are smaller than my pre-band snacks so I know its at least an improvement :huh2: I get adjusted in 5 days. I need to get back on track. Too much was invested for me to screw this up.

Edited April 3, 200818 yr by olgi330

watch out those soft carbs will almost always go down i have to plan to have sf fudgcicles and then get to bed to sleep thru the crave wave.

you're not failing, just on the steep end of the learning curve

hang in there

amanda

down 32 lbs!

Darn it. I hate this confessions thread - but I love the accountability. Ok, Thursday night I went to a Sweeney Todd party with a bunch of girlfriends. We all brought "Sweeney Todd" type treats, like Blood punch, and meat pies, and 'finger' sandwiches. I knew there would be temptations - so I brought tomatoes and fresh mozerella (Flesh and Bones), so I would have something healthy to eat. Here's what I ate instead: Chocolate cake (2 pieces), about 8 strawberries dipped in the chocolate fountain, 1 huge piece of meat pie, pepper strips dipped in ranch dressing, and 2 cups of coffee. Oh - plus some of the cheese and tomato stuff I brought.

I excused this because I had weighed in at my doctor's earlier and had passed the "50 lbs lost" mark.

As a warning - it was fun for a while - but then I felt like crap. I was way too full, and my body completely hated all that fat and sugar. I had wicked burps for 12 hours afterwards. Not worth it at all.

Hello everyone -

Can you give me a little more advice on the "making better choices" thing? I mean, being REAL, we all know that we should make better choices and eat "right" with or without a band - and most of us could not accomplish this before being banded - but if I was so good at making good choices, I wouldn't have needed to be banded. So, perhaps you could give me some different ways to "psych" myself out since restriction isn't happening? I mean, I test the band - and eventhough I shouldn't I do. It's like I need to know that the band is there and I'm not convinced that it is. I understand that there is always going to be an issue of making good choices, but what about the issue of not being able to eat as much since your stomach is supposedly much smaller. That's the tool part - I'm not talking ice cream vs. yogurt here - I can eat a HORSE as olgi330 stated.

PLEASE HELP!!

Hello everyone -

Can you give me a little more advice on the "making better choices" thing? I mean, being REAL, we all know that we should make better choices and eat "right" with or without a band - and most of us could not accomplish this before being banded - but if I was so good at making good choices, I wouldn't have needed to be banded. So, perhaps you could give me some different ways to "psych" myself out since restriction isn't happening? I mean, I test the band - and eventhough I shouldn't I do. It's like I need to know that the band is there and I'm not convinced that it is. I understand that there is always going to be an issue of making good choices, but what about the issue of not being able to eat as much since your stomach is supposedly much smaller. That's the tool part - I'm not talking ice cream vs. yogurt here - I can eat a HORSE as olgi330 stated.

PLEASE HELP!!

Are you able to eat as much now as you were before being banded? Are you eating protein first, veggies second, and carbs last? Are you not drinking a half hour before and after your meals but still drinking a lot between meals? Just because you can eat a lot right now doesn't mean that you should. You will need to exercise some self-discipline right now until you start getting fills. You only need to do this for a few months and then it will get easier, maybe not even that long. Eat lots of protein. Back off on the carbs, they only make you hungrier. Write down a list of the reasons why you got the band. Make sure they are things you really want. Post them on your fridge. Then decide which you want more. What's on the list or what's in the fridge or the pantry. Then go eat some protein or drink some water.

When do you get your first fill?

There's a fun little book called "Eat This Not That". I don't know if it will be of any help but it gives you alternatives for eating out. I got it at Target. I'm sure it is in the bookstores too.

So glad I found this thread!

I made it through bandster hell - no problems.

Made it through Easter - no challenges I couldn't overcome.:purplebananna:

HA! me thinks. I can do it. Positive thinking, keep busy, you are stronger than your 'need to feed'....blah blah blah.:cool:

Then, my mother arrives for a visit...First night, watching an old movie, and I make a snack (peanuts/popcorn/pretzels/shreddies with a carmel coating) for her, Crystal Light for me. Then, I started...first I tasted a few peanuts (good protein, a snack is ok). Then a few more, then a few popcorn bits (one at a time, chew thoroughly, that's ok)...before I know it, the 6 cups (which were to do 3 movie nights for my mother) were gone...OMG!!!:eek:

Becca - I am so impressed with your weight loss - congratulations! I am too busy feeling guilty for my excessive eating to feel jealous!