Work is busy (which I love), after work life is busy too (which I need to learn to say "no" to as it's beginning to take it's toll). So I've decided tonight I'm making time for me and not going out, but rather staying home, reading your wonderful stories and taking a walk.
But until then, I have some very important questions for you pros...
1. I have a scale, but it only reads in increments of 1/2 pounds. I keep thinking to myself that I need one that weighs in smaller increments so I can celebrate every victory. Am I right? How small to scale increments go? Any suggestions on brands?
2. I'm so freaking hungry!! I have two more weeks until my first adjustment and I'm so afraid that I'm going to sabotage everything that I have done so far. I'm trying to be be conscious, I'm very conscious actually of what I put in my mouth, but when the pain of hunger hits, old habits start to kick in and while I've learned enough to pull them back, it's not always before they start. How did you deal with this?
3. I met with the behavioral health specialist with Dr. G's program yesterday. While I have a feeling that working with M will be super beneficial in this process, it was just awkward yesterday. I think we were both trying to get a feel for each other. I'm not really sure what things to bring up to her and how. I guess between now and the time I meet with her again (a week after my fill) I'll try to keep a journal so I have a better idea of where to go. Do any of you meet with someone? Did you start meeting with them after the procedure or before? Does it help?
4. What do you do to celebrate St. Patty's Day?
My scale measures in tenths and that seems about right for me. I'm celebrating St. Pat's by Jazzercising! :)
ReplyDelete#1 - OMG - weird. I thought the same thing today when my scale didn't change. I thought "well if I had a scale that said ounces maybe I would have seen it go down" - mine only does 1/2 lb too. Hmmm....I'll be interested to see your replies.
ReplyDeleteI don't know about scales. Mine seems to have a mind of its own, but mine does do ounces...
ReplyDelete2. you are in bandster hell. Seriously. This is a rough time and it can last for a while. Even after your first couple of fills. But I can say this is a good time to get used to the "rules" like no drinking with meals, figuring out portions..etc.
I never gained during this period but I didn't lose either and it started to make me very frustrated. The scale wasn't my friend and it was making me moody.
Stay positive.. at least try. Get your protein in. Look at your successes as not gaining during this period. It will get better! Promise.
I did not have to go to a behavioral health specialist although I know that some people had to with their program. I can see how they can help and I am not sure that I wouldn't benefit from it. There is obviously a reason that I eat. I don't think it is emotional but I bet it is in truth!