Tonight while once I got home from school, I was cleaning the kitchen, putting away the meal my family ate earlier. I was not the least bit hungry as I had my dinner at work before I left for my class. Yet, as I was putting the food away just the aroma made me want to take a bite of what they had.

It took everything in me to NOT take just one little nibble. It was at that very moment that I realized that is what I used to do. I would take bites here and there resulting in MANY bites here and there. I ate just to eat, not because I was hungry, but simply because I wanted to eat.

Since I have had the band placed, I noticed I have completely changed my eating habits, mainly because I had to in order for this to succeed, and I certainly wasn't going to intnetionally destroy everything I had done through surgery just because I dont' have self control.

No I did not take a nibble, but the temptation was almost overwhelming. If I have learned anything from this experience it is that I can beat this with the help of the band. Without it, I would surely have eventually died from obesity. I am so very thankful each and every day that I went ahead and had the surgery. I have learned self control and willpower and if I do then anyone can!

I think we have all been in your place but this is only a tool only we can make it work or let it fail... good job you did the right thing.

That is so awesome! You took control. I hope that I am able to do what you did when the temptation comes! I just got banded last Wednesday so I know my day is coming. You should be so proud of yourself! Way to go girl!

BRAVO!!!

Easch morning I wake up and find that I am feeling better and better. I am carefully selecting what I eat and find that I am winning the battle...

Yay for NSV's!! That's progress ; )

yep, I realized this is only as hard as I make it. Period. You go girl!