I know I've been through this before, but tomorrow is the day I try to give up junk food. I stocked up on colorful veggies and beautiful berries. I got caught up in an unstoppable junk food frenzy, and the only way to stop is going cold turkey.

I've been hiding a dirty secret, too. Prior to banding I never (I mean NEVER) drank real soda. I have no idea where this started, but I've been drinking a real Coke every day, then 2 Cokes, and actually opened a 3rd can last week before running to the sink to spill it out, thinking, "What the F am I doing?"

This can't be fun and games. This is serious. I'm actually afraid.

Anyone else that's damn serious can PM me phone numbers. I'll make my nightly calls and glue the phone to my ear to keep from eating any crap tomorrow. One day at a time. I just need one day. We'll talk about Tuesday later.

I know it's really hard - especially when you have others in your home who don't have to worry about the amounts they eat - even junk stuff in massive quantities. Not fair and not helpful. Maybe a junk drawer with a lock and only he has the key? Otherwise, it's the same old callings and unfortunately, will power did not come with a band. Ice cream goes down too well - so does pudding, pie, and scotch.....at least it's not going on - not losing but not gaining......hate the plateau - but really do know what needs to be done to start on a downward trend....GOT TO DO IT.....

this has got to be the best post ever!!! I was just yeasterday thinking I have got to stop eating all this crap!! ice cream, cake, Cookies,chips, and the list goes on and on.... no wonder I have not lost any weight in 3 months and I just had a fill 4 weeks ago.... I was just getting very down on myself when I ran across this post. lisa,you ROCK!!!

HELP I am drowing in Little Debbies!!!!!

i am not yet banded. WIll be in 5 days though. my understanding is that our new stomach can only hold 1/2 cup at a time. how can you put more in there and not stretch it out?

I'm still struggling, but I have been much, much better. I haven't bought much new junk food, so I'm only stuck with stuff people give me, or barbeques, etc., and isn't all that free food calorie-free?