Yesterday was a terrible, terrible day. It was one of those Calgon - Take me away days!! I just about had it with my kids, husband, the dirty house, my in-laws, my overwhelming responsibilities & life!! I didn't tell anyone where I was going, I just got in the car & took off. I had no clue where I was headed. I just went. Lo & Behold, I ended up at the IN-N-OUT Hamburger place. (One of my old time favorites & I hadn't been there since being banded.) I sware the car just drove me there!!!!!!!

I ordered a Cheeseburger & a fully loaded Dr. Pepper. I have not touched a DP since surgery. (3 months ago) I also LOVE their french fries but I knew they wouldn't go down & I'd be PBing the rest of the night.

I sat in my car & took a big bite of the cheeseburger & it was good!!! 2 more bites & I was getting that old familiar pain in my chest. I was so freakin' mad!! I wanted to eat the entire thing & let the food fill me up so I could just wallow in my mometary insanity. I tried one more bite & that was all I could eat. I cried & cried because I realized that I could no longer drown my sorrows in food. The Dr. Pepper was one of the best things I've had in a long time. However, after drinking half the cup, I was DONE!!

I am feeling much better today & can handle my life. Looking back on yesterday, I am SOOOOO GLAD I have this band. Moments like yesterday could have caused me to go into a week long binge where I gain 10 plus pounds. But, I absoultely couldn't do it!! As much as I was mad that I couldn't finish that cheeseburger, I am very glad today.

This band is truly saving my life & it was one of the best decisions I have ever made!!

Oh Diane, what a great post. I'm so glad your feeling really good about your decision.

I know you don't realize how much a post like this helps new-pre-bandies like me

THANK YOU !!!!

My freind's mom had bypass and she said in her support group this was the most common issue. You will find other things to "drown" in when you are frustrated - like you really could take a Calgon bath! Or you will go shopping or something! You made it thru the moment of weakness and it will get better everytime!

"I swear the car just drove me there!" LMAO!

My patient coordinator warned me of this...being mad when you can't eat like you want to. It's hard during those stressful times. Nice try, though. Got it out of your system, now on with banded life. And better for it!!! Yay you!

hi I am so sorry that you went through that. I have been told that drinking soda pop is one of the worst things for us. Does it errode the band? Does anyone know?

Yes it's really hard to have to give up the comfort of over eating when we are frustrated.

i too have found myself mad at a cheeseburger since banding -------its sooo funny when you think about it.........I am pissed at you BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger because I cannot delite anymore in the full glory you deserve! screw you - your going in the trash......i hate you......oh wait, please don't leave me......one more bite...........awwww F*ck u cheeseburger..........lol - ok maybe thats just how my moments go

I'm laughing because I can totally relate to the driving and not knowing where I'm going thing. But I'm crying because I've never had a fill and can still eat that whole freeking cheeseburger.

Dylans' mom,

I'm sorry that you haven't gotten a fill yet. When will you be able to?

OMG that's me. I get upset and try to eat and then I get upset that I can't eat. Then I am ever so thankful for my "Poochy" band.

Candysmooch ...I love you.....ROLLING ON THE FLOOR LAUGHING

Candysmooch, you are too d**n funny... can't stop laughing...

Dianechef, I left my car after a similar trip to McDonalds... oh, let's see, it was about 20 minutes ago now, and it feels soooo good to know that I'm not alone. Thanks for posting, and I'm really glad you're feeling better now! I'm sure I'll be glad I couldn't eat that whole Big Mac tomorrow, but right now I'm mourning the loss of that burger like it was a favorite pet...