My tool...it works! Wow moment for me!!!

Okay - So as you all know, I had surgery on Wednesday. I never knew I could go days without having ANY desire to eat, but I have. I kind of attributed it to the fact that maybe I just didn't feel like it because I was just getting over having surgery. I remember Jess telling me my body would actually tell me I was hungry. Of course, I thought that meant my stomach would start growling. :) Little did I realize it meant that when my body needed sustinance, it would let me know in a COMPLETELY different way than I ever knew. I was singing at a wedding yesterday (at a gorgeous vineyard, by the way) when I started feeling very weak in my knees. I wanted to think I was nervous, but I don't really get nervous anymore! After I sang, I sat down and I didn't feel bad...just a bit wobbly...like I needed protein. And that's exactly what it was! Once I got a shake in me, I was fine! I have to admit that it was a tad nerve-racking. But...it was SO exciting all at the same time to realize that my little tummy is working it's magic already. To this moment, I still haven't wanted to go gorge myself on anything. I could really just care less about food. It smells good...it looks good...I just don't want it. Can I get an AMEN! It is such a feeling of freedom! Like I've been captive my whole life and I've finally been set free. Wow...it's just amazing. :) Can't wait to see what happens next!!!!!!! Liz

Congratulations to the miracle of the banana tummy!  It is an amazing thing.  I admit that I struggled more with head hunger in the liquid stage than I am now.  I'm like you.  Food looks and smells good but I'm not obsessed with it in any way.  So I say, "Amen"!  I pray that this feeling lasts and lasts! Glad to hear from you and that you're doing well! FYI - you did exactly the right thing on the protein.  You will feel extremely fatigued and kind of out-of-body-like when you must have protein.  I found in the 2nd week of liquids that I HAD to have at least 23 grams of protein a day or I was face down on my desk.

Oh Hallelujah...and AMEN....go tell it on da mountain.... Ummm liz...I hope this thing works for me just like it works for you....because...I can eat like a regular person during the day and then****WHAM******  Dr. Jeckel turns to Mr. Hyde and I eat and eat and eat and finish off too much for most people....not to mention my microwave doesn't know why it must work during the day and twice as hard at night... I'm ready to give my microwave a vacation...  I don't know how it is for you girls, but for me...I'm conquering demons that have it's control over me...  Food....I want rid of it....    Women....I want more of them...LMAO.... HEY...it's a weakness....lol.... Ok goin for my swim....then maybe a walk up the mountain.... Thinking, hoping, and praying for you bigtime... T.

Hey, Cowboy. I understand EXACTLY what you mean. It's extremely easy to eat a ton at night when you KNOW no one is watching! That was my most difficult time. When I started my pre-op plan, I had to just start going to bed really early...which is NOT fun for me. I am SUCH a night owl. I don't like to go to bed when regular people do. lol But...I had to do that for myself, or I would have never made it to my pre-op weight. I am definitely a believer that food had a huge control over me! Over where I went, what time I left to get there (you know...because I HAD to stop at least once on my way). I planned every route according to what sounded good to me that day. Literally EVERYTHING was planned around when I could eat and what I could eat. I HATED admitting that. Once I finally got real with myself and realized I had a serious problem, I changed my thought process. I still let myself plan to eat on the way to wherever...but I made healthy choices. I would stop at Subway...or Souper Salad...or taco mayo. I always got a salad. It made me realize I could still eat at some of those places, I just didn't have to eat so much or so badly! I am not going to sit and tell you I never cheated or jumped off the band wagon right into a vat of macaroni and cheese...but when I did, I climbed out, brushed myself off and started over. It's the first time in my LIFE i could start my diet over at the drop of a hat. I attribute that to having my surgery as my prize. I knew that if I could just get there, my life would be different. I know I'm only 5 days into it, but my life has already changed tremendously!!! I'm losing weight like there's NO tomorrow and it is awesome! I haven't weighed today...gonna do it every 3 or 4 days. However, as of yesterday, I had lost 4 lbs since my surgery! It's amazing. I can't WAIT for you to get up here and have your surgery!!! You will feel COMPLETELY different...I can assure you. :) By the way...that whole wanting more women thing...it will probably only get worse. :) They say that since you aren't addicted to food anymore, you find other things to be addicted to...beware!  lol

AMEN sista!  I'm so excited reading this.  I can't wait for that to be me.  I am so hopeful.  Part of me is scared to get excited because I think deep down I don't believe I will suceed after failing so many times.  But when I read the post-op stories, I get fired up!  BTW, congrats on belting out a beautiful song so soon after surgery. I'm glad you were able to get through it.  -Amy

Amen, sista!!!!  I love not being so addicted to food.  I really don't even think about food until my body demands some calories.  Once I have a few calories I am good to go for a while longer.  I love the sight and smell of food but have to desire to over eat. Thomas, you will be physically unable to eat large quantities.  It will end up in your throat- literally- if you over do it.  You will have to eat very consciously and pay attention to you body to avoid over feeding your pouch.  Just because you could eat a certain portion of this food yesterday does not mean that same portion will be the right size today.  I have no idea what is going on in there but it changes day to day.  Don't eat while on the computer or on the phone.  That is a recipe for disaster.  You must pay attention! Yeah, Liz!  I am so happy you recognized your bodies need for sustenance.  I was a little retarded in that department until Jessica retrained me.  Once I started adding some protein bulllets into my daily regimine I felt great! Denise

Congratulations!!! It's the same here. I have no desire to eat or any hunger now. I have to remind myself to eat .... who would have ever imagined that???

I'm totally excited and happy for you. It just keeps getting better, too ... well, except for the stalling. Hopefully you'll miss out on the stall! ; )

Amen & Amen.....it's wonderful not to have your whole world revolve around food, isn't it?  Congrats!  You're well on your way!!!