The Lapband is a tool to help you regulate the amount of food you eat. You feel full on a smaller serving of food. What the band cannot do and what I still struggle with at times, even after almost 14 years of being banded, is the last bite. Stick with me and I will explain.
Have you ever eaten something so delicious that you do not want to stop even when you are feeling full? The lovely plate of food before you is filled with so many tasty treats that you just don't want to stop. You know the feeling, your body says no, but your mind says "Oh just have one more bite". Thanksgiving tends to bring on this overstuffed feeling as it is a holiday centered around food.
Now for those of you who have not had surgical intervention, well, you eat the bite and feel a bit more bloated and icky. You might even mentally flog yourself for eating too much. For those of us who have had some sort of surgery for weight reduction, one last bite could mean regurgitation. I know it sounds awful and it really is not the best way to spend a holiday dinner.
So, what do we do when we are presented with Aunt Bertha's special mashed potatoes and Mom's pecan pie? They will be so hurt if you don't clean your plate. Go ahead and eat, but when your body says stop, then STOP! Ask for them to wrap up your leftovers for later. Tell them how much you love it, but you are full and will eat it again for the next meal. They will understand. You won't feel icky or have a spit up. It is a win-win.
So remember, if you are feeling full: PUT THE FORK DOWN! You will survive and be so much healthier too.
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