Ok, so, someone please tell me if I am being ridiculous.
I think I need a fill. I have 4 cc's in my 10 cc band. The reason I think I need a fill is because I want to eat way too much. Last night I had a BIG salad of jerk shrimp, lettuce, avocado, nuts, plantains...it was delicious but I ate almost the whole thing (a meal sized salad) plus two mahi mahi fritters. I left the restaurant satisfied, but 2 hours later I was "munchy" again, with my stomach rumbling and feeling physically hungry, and looking for food. I ended up having a 100 calorie bag of popcorn and a Skinny Cow ice cream sandwich. Today I had a dentist appointment and I was very late for work because of it, so I ran into Taco Bell and grabbed a bean burrito on my way. I ate THE WHOLE THING, squishy tortilla and all, and get this...was still a little hungry.
Here's the thing...and this is so stupid that I can't believe I'm going to even admit it...I feel like I have "the tool" of the band and I should be able to have that be enough. Like getting another fill is almost a failure. Like...I've gotten this far and I should be able to do it the rest of the way without any more help. Like...I have a screwdriver to work with, why would I need a power drill? I don't need another tool (another fill) because the one I already have should be enough.
Gah. I know this isn't the case and I should just schedule the damn fill and stop being stupid about it. Right?
8 comments:
The band without sufficient fill is like a tire without enough air. Go get a fill!
Get a fill... If your tool's battery was dead, would you still try to use it or replace the battery? You have to have Maintenance to keep your tool working... right? You are doing great but if your hair is already beautiful, should you never wash it? If you have gorgeous teeth, do you not go to the dentist? *Maria*
Go get the fill, you're in no way a failure if you need a fill, you're working the tool as it should be worked.
get a fill! I felt the same way you did, and got my second fill yesterday- i am now at 5.5 in a 10, up from 4, where, likke you, I felt no restriction most of the time. I don't think it can be reinforced enough that it's not just about restriction, it's about not being hungry. Good luck!!!!
Definitely get a fill, but you should also be concentrating on protein during your meals. It sounds like you are getting lots more greens and carbs than protein.
Yes, get a fill!
You need another fill. It is not failure, as the band is only half the tool without the proper level of fill!
Get a fill!!!! It isn't failure if you work the band, and working the band means getting a fill when you need one. :) I am at 8 in an 11 cc band and there are days when I think I may need a smidge more.
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