tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746868749311455784.post3815936440057563334..comments2024-03-01T06:21:31.345-06:00Comments on Once Upon A Time...In the Land of Cheese and Sunkist: Changing Nothing, Expecting Something DifferentAmy W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15765516850913923317noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746868749311455784.post-1636130953561427952012-06-13T08:25:37.159-05:002012-06-13T08:25:37.159-05:00Yes! It kind of bugs me to see so many revisions ...Yes! It kind of bugs me to see so many revisions going on right now because people aren't losing. Yes, some got the wrong surgery to begin with or have complications and a revision needs to happen but until we put the right stuff in our mouths, no surgery is going to work. As you said, you can cheat any of them.MandaPandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03362923550051566309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746868749311455784.post-85444627092537038292012-06-12T11:17:19.911-05:002012-06-12T11:17:19.911-05:00Your posts manage to hit home every time. I have t...Your posts manage to hit home every time. I have the physical restriction that I need but my brain needs some kind of band because I always have that constant need to eat. As weird as it sounds, I've been seeing a psych who specializes in eating disorders and believe it or not...it's working. Today I weighed in at 185, last Tuesday I weighed in at 194. I am in no way shape or form starving myself, but I'm eating when I'm TRULY hungry and eating until I am satisfied. It took a long time to understand what the feeling of satisfaction felt like, but I feel much better now that I do feel it and the weight is starting to fall off. I know that I am a long way from reaching my goal and I know that I will always have a battle with food, but I know that I will be eating to live, not living to eat. And that makes all the difference in the world.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15471985681493175557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746868749311455784.post-17904632932376237662012-06-12T05:00:05.277-05:002012-06-12T05:00:05.277-05:00I just had a similar conversation with Trish about...I just had a similar conversation with Trish about this... I feel like it is all in my head. And I think I need some help with it. The band can only do so much for me. Thanks for the post, it really reaffirmed my daily decision making. xxxRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10032307404503520658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746868749311455784.post-30845620685456194012012-06-12T02:58:57.990-05:002012-06-12T02:58:57.990-05:00Loving this post, it is true on so many levels. An...Loving this post, it is true on so many levels. And getting our head Back into the game can be the hardest part for any of us. But we need to remember that our wls can't do the job by itself, we need to do just as much, if not more work.<br /><br />Glad to hear you are dry and safe!Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08059225189818297139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746868749311455784.post-69975020467757328562012-06-12T02:33:21.381-05:002012-06-12T02:33:21.381-05:00good points amy :) this whole process is 50% ment...good points amy :) this whole process is 50% mental, and so many people are in denial about that! :(trishajohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01624986844629181388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746868749311455784.post-8272443351038309202012-06-11T21:51:28.911-05:002012-06-11T21:51:28.911-05:00Very very true.Very very true.Gillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06422010996986937582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746868749311455784.post-3691935644108427632012-06-11T18:00:41.266-05:002012-06-11T18:00:41.266-05:00I totally love you, Amy W!!!!I totally love you, Amy W!!!!Camillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11953434545090207097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746868749311455784.post-12732013115073902872012-06-11T15:48:31.498-05:002012-06-11T15:48:31.498-05:00More words that you write that feel like they come...More words that you write that feel like they come from my head. I ate like a crazy person and didn't work out AT ALL for almost 4 weeks. The fact that I'm currently surpassing my danger zone is also not my band's fault.<br /><br />In fact, I think the band helped me get control before I gained another 50 pounds. We'll see. :)Beth Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16063989714851082617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746868749311455784.post-70037575472782365922012-06-11T15:17:18.647-05:002012-06-11T15:17:18.647-05:00You speak the truth,as usual. It freaks me out th...You speak the truth,as usual. It freaks me out that I will be on to my second surgery. Here's hoping I can control my head and my tool (that sounds dirty). I thought about you this morning when I say all the rain on the Today show. I pictured you frolicking in all the water.SuperMegaAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12739881261246898168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746868749311455784.post-54022924286578718722012-06-11T14:14:09.948-05:002012-06-11T14:14:09.948-05:00Wise words, Amy, wise words.
Now I just need to fo...Wise words, Amy, wise words.<br />Now I just need to follow them!Justinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17888014986650598361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746868749311455784.post-37609914047642736112012-06-11T14:10:32.310-05:002012-06-11T14:10:32.310-05:00Way to own it Sista! :) Great post. I just know yo...Way to own it Sista! :) Great post. I just know you'll get down to your preferred weight in no time.Lap Band Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12747065418364221233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746868749311455784.post-85247016238240343532012-06-11T13:23:02.237-05:002012-06-11T13:23:02.237-05:00Great blog!
For starters - stay dry, please. Ins...Great blog!<br /><br />For starters - stay dry, please. Insane. If you're tired of the rain, we can use some over here, please. Thank you.<br /><br />It's funny, doing the comparison. For me, the band is far more about my brain than my stomach. It doesn't much remind my stomach to hold less. I don't generally have the band filled enough for that. But it most definitely reminds my brain I don't "need" another bite. And that little reminder to my brain helps my brain to ask if this Twix is really the best choice. I can't do no this or no that. But I can be aware of how many Twixes I choose and whether or not that's the wise decision. That's the difference the band has made for me. After having the babies I let everything go. The band was completely deflated still and I could eat it all, as much as I wanted, and I didn't have that brain reminder. Still don't have the band where it should be but we are hoping to get pregnant and so the band is most likely going to be deflated again soon. But even with where it is, it is "enough" to make my brain think again. But you are absolutely right. Me being where I am right now - it's all me. It has nothing to do with the success (or not) of the band. But I don't think people give themselves credit where it's due when they lose x amount and maintain it, too. The band doesn't lose the weight, either. Our hard work, exercise, making good choices most of the time - that's what lost the weight.<br /><br />Great blog! (Sorry to hijack it.) :)LDswimshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16047339088972152520noreply@blogger.com