- Not that I really expected it, but even after my 1st fill I feel no different. Next fill is scheduled for Dec 6th so we'll see how that goes. Dr. R told me it could take a while. I believe him. I'm not disappointed, but more concerned about what I'm able to eat.
- Which brings me to my next point... head hunger is winning. I eat when I'm not hungry. I thought I was doing better with that. Turns out I'm not. Actually, I guess I am doing better. I now only eat 2-3 pieces of pizza instead of the whole damn pie. But still, 2-3 pieces of pizza is way too much.
- I did get something yesterday that I hope will help me. I bought tiny forks and spoons. (technically they are "appetizer forks" and "espresso spoons"). My hope is that they will help me take smaller bites. I already eat off of appetizer sized plates. At the very least they're cute.
- I'm nervous about Thanksgiving. For years this was a brutal holiday for me. Gorging on appetizers, purging, going back for rounds 2-3 of turkey and stuffing, purging to make room for dessert... repeating for a few days with leftovers. For the past several years I've been able to keep myself from purging, but not the overeating. This year it's a whole new ballgame, though! We're having Thanksgiving at my house (and by that I mean, my parents are coming over to cook... it's just that my parents' house isn't big enough to accommodate the extra guests we have coming this year).
- My weight has been stagnant. (Not surprising given points 1 & 2 above! I lost initially after my fill, but this week nothing. I know it's way too early to call a plateau, but I'm worried that I'm screwing this up. Maybe it's just a cyclical thing. Right after surgery I had the same sort of issue. I lost a lot initially, but when I started eating normally again I gained a bit before losing more. I tend to worry before I need to. So I'll just try to take it as it comes.
- In NSV's... most of my workout clothes fit me better now. So I guess I have no excuse not to get my butt to the gym, right?
I hope that everyone who is celebrating has a Happy Thanksgiving! My nutritionist has a saying that she doesn't really care what we do on Thanksgiving and Christmas.... it's the days in between that she worries about. My goal is to keep myself in check tomorrow... but if I overdo it, to get right back on the horse on Friday.
I also have little tiny forks and spoons--they really do help! They force you to take little bites, therefore taking longer to eat, giving you more time to feel that you're full. Also, remember that Thanksgiving is just one day, not the rest of your life; I hope you have a good one, and the best one yet :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving!
I have found that if I measure out 1 cup of food per meal and eat slowly, I am full. IF I eat pizza, it is only 1 piece. It is not something I eat regularly anymore. I have to tell my brain that 1 piece is enough. Drink your water between meals and bump up your protein. Exercise has been a life saver for me too. Good luck and be patient. Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteBeing between my first and second fill myself, I can totally relate to what you are going through. I am no where near where I need to be,and not losing weight. I know the main thing I need to do is incorporate exercise. I am eating a LOT less than before, but not staying full the four hours that is desired. Anyway, I hope it gets easier for you, and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteOnce you have good restriction, it gets so much easier! For me, my second fill was "the one". For most people it takes 3-5 fills to get to the sweet spot.
ReplyDeleteI know you can do this!
Happy Thanksgiving!
I still use my little spoons/forks/plates/ramekins to this day...13+ months post op. :)
ReplyDeleteIt might sound funny to hear but I say enjoy yourself (I don't mean go crazy) while you still have no restriction...there'll be plenty of time for that soon enough. Personally it took me 5 fills and almost 6 months.
ReplyDeleteHave a great Holiday and don't stress too much about eating.
I was banded 5 days after you were and I find myself in the same boat. I started off losing a decent amount of weight in the first 4 weeks and have managed to gain 1.8lbs in the last 2 weeks. I have my next fill Dec. 1 and I am really crossing my fingers that it helps. It is hard not to think that I haven't already totally f'd this up.
ReplyDeletehey-i was so glad to read this post! i've been feeling the same way about my first fill. thanks for sharing... we'll get there eventually! you can do it!
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