Hi there banders,
Been reading this threat with interest still. So good to have a thread for those of us with bands so its a fair comparrison etc. You are so supportive Neen I wanted to say thank you for adding me as a friend too. I also now have 2!
I have been doing pretty well really, nearly two weeks post op now and getting excited about mushies (could do with a bit of advice about that really, not sure what counts eg. cottage pie, fish pie, rag pudding???? hehe). I have let myself down a couple of times though and eaten things i shouldt, I think it only goes to show the extent of my problem with food if I am willing to risk my band slipping to have a nibble on a biscuit!!! Just cant get my head round that and felt so stupid too. I have also had a handfull of cheesy puffs and have chewed up numerous things and spat them out!!! Gross I know. I never realised I was so obsessed. I dont seem to have done any damage though and am trying very hard not to do it. Think I just wanted to admit it to someone though so Im going back to the old secret eating thing. Never want to do that again.
Feel free to tell me off.
Don't worry about what you've done wrong, that's just going to make you do more of the same out of guilt..
Just move on from this moment and have some stuff ready to grab that won't hurt you.
It is important to take care of yourself carefully now as your body is trying desparately to heal itself and you don't want to damage anything.
Have some nice non bits yogurts and fromage frais ...dip the spoon in and lick it off slowly.
Slow everything right down.
Put the spoon down in between licks and make sure it is totally obliterated in your mouth.
This is your new way of eating...slowly savouring everything...slowly taking a tiny bit at a time.
This is your chance to change what is not working for you and you mustn't be afraid to feel hungry...you will survive I promise.
When you are really physically hungry , the next time you are due to eat, what you eat will taste great.
Don't be scared to wait ...if you find yourself going on auto pilot and grabbing for something...don't be afraid to stay still..holding the fridge door or cupboard...holding the food and just wait.
Let a big breath out first and then slowly breathe in filling the bottom of your ribs and gently breathe out.
Ask yourself, looking at this bit of food that you aren't meant to be having right now...will this taste good enough to risk searing pain in my stomach?
Will this taste good enough to make up for rushing to the loo with huge amounts of foamy spit gushing out of me after I swallow it?
Really does it taste THAT good?
You can do this...one bit of food , one meal and one day at a time x
xx
