Hi from Eydie and an update

Hi everyone.  I haven't posted in awhile but I am still around!!

I got a Realize band on Nov 19 and have done pretty well so far.  On Dec 23 I got a small (0.8cc)first fill and have been eating like a pig ever since.  i was full with about 2/.3 c of  food before , now I can eat almost any amount and still not feel full.  what a problem this has become.

I did not too bad until yesterday when we had Christmas at my house and I just couldn't seem to stop eating after dinner...I was back to the fridge about 5 times to get some more before I went to bed.

I know I can't do this and succeed but I am so hungry now.  Before the fill I could go 3-4 hours with little problem...now I am obsessing about what I can eat again.

Oh well, I guess this is what is known as bandster hell and I just have to get back on track today and see it through.  My next fill isn't until Feb. 17 as I will be in AZ after the 5 of Jan and have to fly home for the fill.

A  very healthy and happy New Year to you all.

Love Eydie

wow Edye, you lost 56 lbs since 11/2008?  thats great.  I had my lap band sx on 10/27 and still only lost 24 lbs.  whats wrong with me?  I am having a hard time with the snack foods.  I know I can only eat so much and when I do, I eat junk that is surrounding me at the holidays. I gotta go to the gym... work out.. keep my head in the moutain.  You're doing great. I hope I do as well as you.  I had my first 3cc fill on 12/17 and go back on 1/7 for the second one.  I want to lose at least 5 lbs before then. do you think I'll do it?  Downsizing4good

The 56 lbs is from my highest weight.  I lost 17 lbs on my two week liquid diet and then 25 lbs since surgery.

YOu sound as though you are doing all the right things but who knows how fast the weight will come off?  We just have to keep doing what we know is right and it will hjappen.

Going to call my surgeon on Monday.  Really think 0.8cc for a first fill was not enough.

Keep up the good work.    Eydie

My first fill on 12/17 was 3 cc. and I go back again on 1/7 for the second fill, to which I hope they put another 3 cc's in.  I'm not feeling hungry most of the time now, but my mind is hungry if you can understand what I mean.  It's like I want to snack and eat like I used to, but I know I'm full.  Do I need a psychriatrist?  maybe going to weigh****cher meetings would help, any suggestions?  Amy

I know exactly what you mean Amy, I am having the same struggle.  I also think that I physically craved carbs after eating potatoes, stuffing, gravy etc. at Christmas...I just couldn't seem to stop going back to the fridge for another bite.
I did better yesterday and told my son I was throwing out whatever he didn't eat for supper.  He was kind of mad at me but I just can't have it in the house.'

I don't think we are nuts but maybe a psch could offer some practical solutions.

Good luck in your journey.  Eydie