Need info from those that know
Is it the fact that you become ill? So this is aversion therapy? I am 5'5" 250lb BMI 41.6
Darlene,
Let me first start off by saying every Doctor is different, and will tell you different things. So what I am about to say may differ from others.
My Doctors strongly believes in order to loose weight, you will need to exercise. FOR HIM, exercising can be as much as parking your car in the furthest most spot in the parking lot - instead of infront - and walking into the store; take the stairs 1 to 2 slights, before stepping on the elevator; get up and change the channel, instead of using the remote; walk around your block, do the "little things". After a while you may feel better (or have more energy/desire) to do more exercise. If so, great for you !!
As for strict diet - Again My Doctor feels you can eat “almost" anything you ate before - but in smaller controlled portions. Firstly, the band will stop you from overeating. If you do, you’ll pay for it. Secondly, after the band some people can’t tolerate certain foods (breads, dry meats, etc). There are some foods you should stay away from (deep fried foods), but again it’s how much you can tolerate. But you need to remember, if you are going in with the idea of “I want to eat like I used to" you probably won’t be as successful. You will, more then likely, have to change your eating habits. I saw something recently, and it hit home - to be successful it’s 10% band and 90% personal. Remember, this is only a tool. You need to be in the “right mind set" to do whatever you need to do in order to loose weight. The band will help you, but won’t do the job for you.
I hope I helped you, and didn't scare you away. Please feel free to write me personally if you have more questions.
Again - this my my personal experience. Other's may have different views.
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
I too am an admitted food addict. The band has helped curb my desires, but I also needed to take 'stock in myself' and realize I can't continue to eat the way I did - or I will fail.
Please remember, the band is only a tool. It's not the cure all. It will help with the cure, but you need to do things too in order to be successful. One thing you will need to do it realize WHY you EAT. Some folks can do that alone, others need help doing that. That's where your nutritionists and Psychiatrists/Psychologists comes into play. You will need to see them before you are approved, and you may need to seem them after - until you are in control.
Kind of think of the band as a pacemaker. The pacemaker is there to help the heart, but if you don't follow the rules set by the doctor, then the pacemaker eventually won't be effective.
Know you have the support of many on this board to help you succeed. But YOU NEED TO WANT TO SUCCEED in order to do so.
Please feel free to call upon me anytime when needed. I've been in the boat you're in, and know too well what trouble waters you are traveling through.
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
