anxious

[julieann]

I dont know if anyone else feels the same, but i feel slightly anxious about christmas and how im going to cope with all the goodies laying around. I think it would be so much easier if it was just myself and my husband as i wouldnt buy any extra in but having kids i cant deny them the chocolates, im just hoping that i can keep my willpower up but i know it wont be easy. Does anyone else feel like this about christmas or is it just me being paranoid? x

 

[honey-dd]

Not just you at all iv had a band im 12 weeks i think past op and i know im buggered at Xmas so cant imagine how you feel

but

and this is a big BUT!!

it will be worth it as next Xmas you will be in a slinky number at Xmas eating with the rest of your family feeling great xx

 

[hopelesscase]

I think having had the bypass. My anxieties are different to yours as i fear dumping or being sick so thus far knowing that this could happen to me it stops me wanting thoes goodies/baddies you speak about.
Heres hoping your reslove holds out and you can resist.
Hc

 

[julieann]

I know you are right honey but its still bloody hard as i only had my band five weeks ago and im afraid that because everything is so new those horrible food demons are still in my head, not only that i have managed to lose one stone eleven pounds since the op and am at the lowest weight that i have been since god knows when and am worried that i will put some back on

 

[uglyduck16]

I think having had the bypass. My anxieties are different to yours as i fear dumping or being sick so thus far knowing that this could happen to me it stops me wanting thoes goodies/baddies you speak about.
Heres hoping your reslove holds out and you can resist.
Hc

I know what you mean carol...i am so scared of dumping- it sounds awfull, that is one of the things that made me go for the bypass because we tend to dump on high sugar foods. I am lucky because i just don't feel hungry at the moment at all, and when i do have anything i get full up very quickly, so i am not really worried about it.
Just think of next year when you will be heaps slimmer!!! It is worth it! :hug99:
Xxx Lizzie xxX

 

[cazbandy]

I think one way to look at it is this..

Take a deep breath....

and relax.....to those who have had the bypass there are so many other gorgeous foods than chocolates, so indulge in a few of those.

And to us bandsters, eat a little of what you fancy, if you gain a few pounds it won't take long for them to shift. Denying a few simple pleasures is silly really, this is a lifetime commitment, and you have to live.

I am gonna have my turkey dinner...that will be filling enough, so I doubt I will be able to squeeze much else in.

But most of all, enjoy the day in a new light, knowing that with every passing week you get the best present ever, weightloss.

I wish you all a peaceful Christmas and hope you can all relax and just bask in the glow of your family and friends.

 

[charliegirl]

I think its different with the bypass but I can honestly say the "goodies" are not tempting me in any way.....I think its a treat to be able to eat nice ordinary food and dont want anything sweet or high in fat/calories this was probably the main reason for me changing from wanting the band to the bypass. I dont think you will be on your own though use the forum for support whenever you feel tempted and look at other peoples weight losses to spurr you on, its only a couple of days and if you did fall off the wagon you will soon get back on it....good luck chick....xx

 

[honey-dd]

I know you are right honey but its still bloody hard as i only had my band five weeks ago and im afraid that because everything is so new those horrible food demons are still in my head, not only that i have managed to lose one stone eleven pounds since the op and am at the lowest weight that i have been since god knows when and am worried that i will put some back on

congrats on the loss that's amazing. i on the other hand am back to pre op weight due to no restriction(except with Chinese ???) and waiting on a band fill. so im nervous that ill gain more .as last year was the only year i did not gain half a stone ,but im looking at it this way ,this will be the last year i weigh this much..

and all we can do is our best xmas comes but once a year so enjoy it .and like its been said above remember this is a lifetime change not a quick fix ,and you may find when you get fills eating wont be as easy so enjoy now but with caution lol

 

[weight loss hopeful]

congrats on the loss that's amazing. i on the other hand am back to pre op weight due to no restriction(except with Chinese ???) and waiting on a band fill. so im nervous that ill gain more .as last year was the only year i did not gain half a stone ,but im looking at it this way ,this will be the last year i weigh this much..

and all we can do is our best xmas comes but once a year so enjoy it .and like its been said above remember this is a lifetime change not a quick fix ,and you may find when you get fills eating wont be as easy so enjoy now but with caution lol

I agree totally with this post! good advice, you wont go far wrong following this one.

Have a little of what you want and dont overdo it is my best advice. but how many times ya heard that? naff init?

Look at the bigger picture this time next year you will be loads lighter and much happier. Take Care R x

 

[Alia]

Even though we don't celebrate xmas there have still been lots of treats around. All I have eaten treat wise in the last 4 days are... last night hubby bought him and the boys a 24 box of miller cookies and pre op I could have eaten that all by myself during one day but I had one bite of a cookie, ate it slowly and truely relished it. Few days ago we took the kids to mcdonalds and I had half a fishfinger, was very proud of myself as the kids had shakes and previously I was never able to resist them. and thats it, a bite of a cookie and half a fish finger.... I'm so proud of myself.

Like other bypassers I'm terrified of dumping as I've heard its really not nice and I don't wanna go there.... think that makes me eat good things more than the restriction of the bypass.

Well done every one over xmas, its so nice to see so many positive people here

Alia xxx