Question:
I really need some help......will power
I had lapband surgery sept. 7, 2007. My surgery went well not much pain just discomfort. I feel like I am fighting a losing battle :-(. I have already cheated with the band....I am having a terrible time with wanting food that I did not even want before. I have started myself on soft foods because I was so weak but I think I have made a mistake. I really am just looking for some inspiration. I would appreciate any advice. I do not want to fail at this and I think If I could get some advice from people whom have already been through lap band I could better help myself. Thank You so much Melissa — daizygurl27 (posted on September 16, 2007)
September 16, 2007
I will tell you that I struggled with all those things as well. I had the
same fears. I felt as though I had made a horrible mistake and that I was
going to sabotage the decision I had made. I am now just over six months
out from surgery and could not be happier with my decision. I have lost
almost 80 pounds. That is 80 pounds that I never would have been able to
lose on my own without the band. It was very difficult for me until I got
a good amount of restriction in my band. My doctor is aggressive with his
fills, so I was up to 7 cc in a 10 cc band on the second fill. It has been
a great experience for me thus far and I believe that it will be for you
too as long as you allow it to be. I have had to learn to stop kicking
myself for "cheating" because the only thing that leads me to do
is feel bad for myself and "cheat" more. I have to put the head
stuff about my food addiction away and think about me and my health now. I
hope this has been helpful to you and that you are able to get at least
some reassurance that you are normal out of this. I remember taking a bite
of something way before I was out of the postop diet, so don't feel like
you are the only one with temptations and struggles with this. I do not
believe that you and I are the only ones on OH that have had this happen.
— fluphystuph
September 16, 2007
There's no such thing as "cheating" when your body is starving
for food. If you're eating mashed up fresh fruits and vegetables, perhaps
some nice fish as well, some low fat yogurt maybe, EAT. You need to eat to
lose weight.
— belovedideas
September 18, 2007
WOW...I was just going to post a question pretty much EXACTLY like yours!
But from the answers, I see we're not the only two that are going thru
this. I had my LapBand on 9/4 and was starving within 5 days. I ended up
only eating homemade split pea soup because it was the only thing that
would satisfy me. I had my first post-op appointment yesterday and the
doctor moved me to soft foods. I can still eat more then I'm supposed to
but the doctor said right now is the time for healing and we can't worry
about weight loss until I start getting fills which isn't for another 6
weeks. I can eat much, much less then I used to but more then I'm supposed
to. The diet plan the nutritionist gives (well, mine anyway) is generic,
it's not customized to fit each and every individual. My doctor just said
right now if you're hungry eat, but chew, be careful and only add one new
food per meal to see how well the food is tolerated. I was feeling like
such a loser before I went to see my doctor but he truly put my bad
feelings to rest. Now, if I could just get to exercising! By the way,
email me if you want the split pea soup recipe, trust me...it's very
satisfying. Good luck and take care! :) Sue
— PurplePixie
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