I'm feeling a better today, and treating my band like a fragile little flower. Protein shake this morning, hummus for lunch, you get the idea.
I decided to hold off on calling the surgeon. For one thing, I was up two pounds today from my Sunday low weight. DRAT that cheesecake that goes down fine with a tight band. Also, JennyR at Life's Little Journey mentioned that her band is tighter during her period, and I'm on day 3 so I will be able to see in a couple days if things loosen up. Jennifer at Jen's Lap Band Journey said she went through a similar thing in March and her doctor didn't want to remove any fluid either, and then her band loosened up a bit after she lost some el-bees.
And I do think some of my freaking out might be related to the idea that I really need to eat much. more. slowly. now.
Meanwhile, Amy over at Babbles of a Bandster wrote something that gave me a Eureka! moment. I've been angsting that while I am physically full, I am still looking, looking and thinking about food. She said, "I feel physically full when I eat, but I have no relief from hunger." YES! THAT'S IT! I'm not the only one!
The even better part is, Amy's PA said that's not so unusual. Once again, the blogs save me from feeling like I am going down in flames. Fat flames.
So for now I eat liquids and a few mushies, take it easy for a few days and see how things go. I'm logging my food intake on LoseIt! to keep track of calories. If I have more PBs or throwing up, I'll call the surgeon. Thanks for the love, ladies. It's much appreciated.
My band is always tighter during my period as well and when I'm stressed. I too sometimes blame things on being too tight, but when I really think about it, I just REALLY need to slow down. I let myself get so hungry and then I just shovel food into my mouth and pay for it about 2 minutes later.
ReplyDeleteI read Amy's post today too and I was just thinking about that last night. I ate a turkey burger (no bun), yet was still in the kitchen rummaging through the fridge and cupboards. It's been 10 months and at times I am STILL battling head hunger. Sigh.
You've done great. Just pay attention to your body and you will know what to do with your fill.
Great thoughts. Yes, I just posted something about how even though I was full, I still wanted to bitchslap someone for their food because it looked so good. I guess the hunger never really dies...
ReplyDeleteI'm glad it rung a bell with you! My PA was very encouraging, she said I shouldn't have to deal with constant hunger, and if I am, I'm not at the sweet spot. I'll believe it when I'm not constantly hungry! :)
ReplyDeleteBTW, why the Elise in your blog address? My DD is Elise! :)
Hang in there - we shall conquer this!
I don't know, I think if you still have a great deal of hunger/food obsession you are still not at your sweet spot. I know I think about food more when I can only have liquids/mushies - so maybe when you are eating solids it will kick in. It is not a myth! The sweet spot exists.
ReplyDeleteHowever, mine is missing at the moment...:(
My band is also tighter with TOM. As you know I have been dealing with band tightness too, not related with TOM. Just 2 days ago I could only eat soft/mushies. Now 48 hours later I seem to be back to normal..... I don't really know why.
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