I just got banded on June 9th. I have lost 30 lbs so far. I felt great, I was not hungry and already got off 3 of my medications. Problem-I have been so hungry since starting puree. Dr. said I could start regular but I feel like I can eat a ton and am still hungry. Last two days have been eating sugar, sugar, carbs. I feel like I am spiraling out of control. It is too early for this. I would like to find someone to mentor me who has been through this and is an emotional eater/sugar carb addict. Is there anyone out there willing to help me?? I would really appreciate it. I hope to hear from someone soon.

Thanks Alot,

Kim:smile2:

As I once told my doctor..its not that Im always hungry and have to eat..its that something goes right or wrong in my world and I cope with food!

Hi Kim- My names Tiffaney and you are not alone! lol I found out that I had to start new habits to replace the old ones. So now when I get upset I got for a walk..instead of relying on the sugar rush, I get the endorphins from exercise..even if its a 5 minute walk, it helps. Last Thanksgiving I got into several fights with my family and ended up leaving for a walk about 7 times..lol but on the plus side I wasnt miserable from over eating. Also you can try things like crystal light w splenda..thats saved me alot, Ill make it into like a real sweet lemonade. Ive also used Protein shakes. My doctor is anti-Protein Shakes but weve agreed that it beats me eating that tub of ice cream! I will blend them and freeze them..O and of course smoothies. They help me get in my fruit and they can replace something not quite as good. Basically the key is to get away from what you used to do

heres my email..email me whenever you need to talk about this ok?! Im not sure what the deal is with the mentoring thing, I dont 100% get it, but I did go through what you are and am willing to help you :thumbup:

tifferoni326@hotmail.com

tiffaney

thats all u can do i found that by drinking doet lemonade or green tea with ginseng i can ward off some cravings ...i love cookies and milk so i gulp alot of milk and have 1 cookie