whats worng with me?

So I'm freaking out sat I went to have dinner with Nana and some of our friends that is all good I NORMAL eat out on sat if I'm not working. Well the thing is I ate break fast round 10am and then round 2pm I felt hungry I opted to have protien shake because dinner was at 5 pm keep in mind during this time frame from 10-2 I had nothing to eat in between and from 2-5 I had nothing to eat in between, well it must have been round 6 when we got our dinner  I was hungry for western burger I have not had one in 7 months so I got one I figured what the heck 1 in 7 months should not be an issue well I took my time I could not get full! I ate the whole thing all but for 1 bite! Is something wrong with me or my band? I would stop every so often to see I was full or not so that I don't over eat! I even ate my side dish too. Could I need fill I have 14cc band and have 13cc in it. Now yesterday I WAS NOT that hungry and today I was hungry I had ceral at 11am and then at 1 turkey dog. is something wrong with me? I have not clue why I ate that much sat I have never done that before I'm freaking out man!

I am no expert on the band there are other people on here who have it that could offer advice. The one thing I can say is just because you can eat that much does not mean you should. They tell us to measure our food and plan ahead for a reason. It is up to us to make the decision to limit the amount we can eat whether we can eat more or not.

Try not to freak out, you are on a learning curve it will be ok. I suggest talking with your NUT and the lap band board for more advice

Because you did not eat on schedule you allowed yourself to get too hungry.  This is why we must eat every 2 1/2 to 3 hours.  It keeps your insulin level and keeps you from over eating. 

By far no expert on a band either....

But I think Nic and Nan summed up two of the biggest culprits.  A)  Not eating often enough B) allowing yourself to get to hungry and C) needing to realize just because you can eat something or an amount of something doesn't mean you should.

Your tool will work for you  - but you need to work for it too.

Will one western burger totally derail your work so far?  Probably not. But the mentality of "just one once in awhile" might.  Only because "just one" can sometimes lead to much more than that.

Plan your meals, stick to your program, and continue successing!

definitely no expert on the band and lately I feel that I'm no expert on the RNY either.. but, just to understand where Nicki is coming from, we need to remember that she had the same surgeon I did.  He does not want us to snack in between meals.. he doesn't even believe in the shakes..  and he would have both our arses if he knew we were.. LOL

Nicki, sometimes we need to do what we know works for us, rather than what he is telling us.  You will need to have some kind of snack to keep you satisfied so you are not overdoing it.  Plus, like has already been said, just because you CAN eat it, doesn't mean you SHOULD.  

I am so good at shelling out advice.  I am going to work hard this week on portion control.  That is going to be my main focus this week as I try to get back on track.

Thanks for the reminder with your post Nicki.

First off - you ARE an expert in RNY.  Just because you know stuff doesn't mean your body cooperates with you or that you are perfect all the time.  Hang in there sister.  You're successing and that's what counts.

 

Secondly - I was unaware your surgeon didn't want you having snacks.  You know my feelings on that.  I FIRMLY believe in 5-6 small meals a day....but whatever.

Thanks for the info!

Thanks Nurse Pam..

Re: our surgeon, that's why I said what I did about actually EATING snacks. I think he's wrong in not allowing snacks.  I firmly believe that we need snacks, too.  But, that could explain why Nicki may not be eating any. 

After my ONE YEAR check up NEXT WEEK (Yikes), I will be looking for someone else for the rest of my follow up care.  I have too much personal stuff going on that he does not seem to understand is playing a part in my stall and I need someone who is going to help me, not yell at me.  I fully get tough love, but I think he went beyond tough love last time I was there. 

Just my opinion.

Lisa - Your doctor 'yelled' at you?  If Dr. Brader 'yelled' at me I would never go back... find someone else for your follow up care.  I understand and get tough love but to be yelled at is just not acceptable.  Ever! 

pretty much yes.. I was in there upset about my long time stall and how I was having stress eating issues and such.  I told him that I took the steps to find an addictions therapist and that I was still trying hard and going to the gym at least 4 days a week.  When I said about the gym, he basically said that at least when I was at the gym, I wasn't in the kitchen.  He was NOT nice about it and was definitely NOT joking around.  I am the most sarcastic person around and this was NOT sarcasm.  He was downright mean.  

If I had time to find another surgeon before my year, I would do it.  But, I'll just deal with him through my 1st year and then find someone else.  I'm going to go to Lehigh Valley hospital and try to get one of their surgeons to help me.  They also have a full staff of NUTS, therapists, etc., where my doc is alone and uses outside people to help with the other stuff. 

I wish I could lose a couple of pounds before my visit, but if not, what can I do.  I would like him to talk to my GYN so he can back me up on the whole DEPO can cause weight gain or no weight loss thing.  He totally agrees that the DEPO played a big part in my stall.  He has been great in helping me to get past this.  I love my GYN!!!! 

As an LVH alumni, I cannot speak highly enough of their program. The entire WLS team is so helpful and their monthly support groups are pretty good too (most of the time). More than happy to give you more info if either of you want...