Another Newbie Bander

5 days out and I want to cheat soooo bad. Not particularly hungry tho'. It must be that emotional/boredom/something to do issue I need to deal with. Anyone else fighting the cheat demon?

everyday! I find most days I win but there are times where the deamon it too strong and I cheat alittle bit. My NUT calls it Head Hunger. You're really not hungry but your brain is saying you are. It's tough to overcome at first but it will get easier as the time passes.

Hello, there! 1 month out from lap band surgery here. It took nearly three weeks for my hunger to come back... and I was terrified when it finally did. Several times I have tried to give into it and was amazed at what happened! I began what would have been a usual "binge" episode and guess what?? My body wouldn't let me continue! After a few tablespoons of food, I simply could NOT eat anymore!! It's a miracle! I looked at all the uneaten food before me that I had planned to consume and marvelled that I was physically unable to carry out my plan! Last night I got Chinese food and was determined to "f..ck the lap band" and eat as much as I wanted. WRONG!! I had a few sips of my wonton soup and literally three bites of my vegetable tofu and I simply could not continue. I love it, I love it, I love it!! My lap band has outsmarted my binge eating mind once and for all!! I keep forgetting that my body is different now, even though my sick mind is the same. Relax and enjoy what you won't be able to do anymore! Regards, Nella

Hi Thanks for the response. Quick questions. Have you had a fill yet, did your surgeon place it with a small fill initially, or empty? The reason I am asking is.... I can eat more than a few bites, don't get me wrong I can't eat anything near what "I" would call normal. Thanks Kristin