fat2nrml Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 When I started this journey, almost 2 years ago since I started looking into lapbanding, I knew I had a big time problem with food. When I thought about losing weight I'd always get frustrated because of my love affair with food. I've lost and gained weight a thousand times over the years and ended up gaining it all back plus some extra pounds. I read all the posts on this forum, [i just happened upon it] asked questions and got advice from alot of really sweet people. I knew it would take something drastic for me to finally lose this weight and keep it off. I wasn't going to be one of those people who have all the will power and make up their minds that they're going to change the way they live their lives... it wasn't in me anymore, I'd kind of lost hope. I read about the 'restriciton' that people felt with the band, that they could not over eat or they'd sick it back up. That's when I realized 'Oh my God, that's what I need!!' I don't remember who made the post, but it was some months ago, they said that food didn't have the same appeal anymore and that eating in general had become a pain in the ass.... that's where I'm at now! I get it, I understand!! It's not that I don't enjoy the food I'm eating because I really do, it's just that it's so much trouble to eat most foods and it's not worth trying, puking or hurting. This is what I needed to happen to me to finally end my love affair with food, this worked for me. Nothing was going to keep me from losing and gaining over and over again except the band. The bands there, I'm certainly not getting rid of it and I will keep up with my fills so I stay 'tweeked'. I'm not sure if anyone else feels this way, but this was my ah-ha moment. I have the band, I'm working with the band and it may take awhile, but I lose this weight and I WON'T gain it back!!! Instead of a love affair with food I'm having a love affair with my band!!! :give_heart: I LOVE MY BAND!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMMIE Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR LOVE =D> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbynnoel Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 ((((((((((((Hugs))))))))))))))) I really needed to see this post today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawkchick75 Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Thank you so much for posting this! I am getting close, but think I need one more fill to be where you are. I've heard of this mythical place known as restriction, but am not quite there yet. I get full much faster, but do not get that wow i'm full feeling and I use more willpower to make me stop. Next week i'm going to schedule one more small fill and I really think I will be there. Congrats on your success! Your story I could have written myself we are just alike with our experience with weight. I'm so glad to hear you are feeling positive! Keep up the great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootsie_lou Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Thank you Darlene! You put it perfectly and probably have spoken for more of us than you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona-camille Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 I'm so HAPPY for you Darlene!!! And thanks for the great post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jnlebean Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Thank you for sharing your story! All the best to you in your wonderful new life!! Jenelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyJude Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 GREAT post and thanks for sharing! You inspire me and I needed to hear of this success of yours. Keep up the good work and so glad you and your band are working so well together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothereanymore Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Awesome post Darlene, you are amazing!! Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat2nrml Posted March 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Thanks Ladies!! I'm still struggling with my restriction,,,, you know how that goes, but I'm finally getting the whole 'food' thing. It's been awhile since I've tried bread. I was one of those people who said I'd NEVER give up bread, I love it too much... I don't really miss it!! I made homemade vegetable beef soup today [OMG is it good!] and Hubby got a fresh loaf of italian bread and I never touched it! Normally I would have ate 1\2 the loaf myself!! My soup was so good and filling that I didn't even crave the bread. My weight hasn't changed for about 1 week, but I'm not gonna fret... it'll come off like it has been, slowly. Thanks again everyone, I truly appreciate your kind words! Darlene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnyagain Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Thank you for your sharing. We all are here for you! =D> =D> > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGreen Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 FANTASTIC POST!!! KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT WORK!!! =D> > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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