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Hello friends, today I am doing the walk of shame. I was banded on Sept l, 09 and am down l4 lbs. Today I dont know what happened, but I ate like there was no tomorrow.

I had chowmein and orange chicken for lunch (ate the whole thing) and since I had already blown it for the day I went to Starbucks and had a iced caramal (non fat) machiatto with (wait im not done) a piece of coffee cake:eek:.

I have been doing so good. I feel so ashamed. I dont get my first fill until Oct l6th. I have to admit that I am hungry every day and my weight loss has been pure will power. I am only 3 (4 by tomorrow) lbs to wonderland and was so excited to get there. Why did I do this to myself?

I'll start over tomorrow. I just had to vent.

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dont be too hard on yourself.. just get back on track tommorow.. you be fine..

ive been banded for 2.5yrs and still have my slip-ups now and then..

it gets a little easier when you hit that sweet spot...

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Like Scarlett O'Hara says....Tomorrow is another day.

Don't worry about it. I've had days like that too. Then, the next day I started over, and didn't look back. Life is about ups and downs, and taking care of ourselves is no different.

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Sounds like you are in bandster hell!!:)

I went through similar until I had my first fill last week. My doc put 3cc's in my band and although the first day I felt LOTS of restriction it seems less now. I am definitely able to eat more than 1/2 cup at a sitting. I am trying to make good choices and take my time eating and chewing.

Your fill will come soon and you will feel better! It is a process, that is for sure. You have done really well, one day won't hurt.. tomorrow is a new day!! :tongue2:

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I am in bandster hell right now waiting for my 1st fill. Don't feel too bad. I ate pizza - not 1 - not 2 but 4 slices!! I was hungry and it tasted insanely good but then it just sat on my chest (not painful) for half an hour. Not doing that again but I cant wait for my 1st fill.

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Starbucks! mmmmmmmm

hey it could have been .. don't beat yourself up with a slip. We are only human... getting the band doesn't make you immune to the powers of food... lol

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Hello friends, today I am doing the walk of shame. I was banded on Sept l, 09 and am down l4 lbs. Today I dont know what happened, but I ate like there was no tomorrow.

I had chowmein and orange chicken for lunch (ate the whole thing) and since I had already blown it for the day I went to Starbucks and had a iced caramal (non fat) machiatto with (wait im not done) a piece of coffee cake:eek:.

I have been doing so good. I feel so ashamed. I dont get my first fill until Oct l6th. I have to admit that I am hungry every day and my weight loss has been pure will power. I am only 3 (4 by tomorrow) lbs to wonderland and was so excited to get there. Why did I do this to myself?

I'll start over tomorrow. I just had to vent.

I say enjoy it while you can! This will all change once you have fills and get good restriction. Just don't over do it in the meantime!!

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There is no shame in being human.

I'm not there yet, so my advice may be lame, but my doctor said when waiting for a fill, try and eat Breakfast and lunch closer together, then allow yourself a midafternoon snack to tide you til dinner. That is supposed to help you not get so hungry.

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Been there, done that. I posted about it just a few days ago. I felt like crap! Seems like it happens to most of us on here.

Tomorrow's another day so just get back on the "band" wagon and you'll be fine. :(

Take care and God bless.

T

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