Wednesday, February 3

The Not-So-Sweet Spot

I think my restriction is at that not-so-sweet spot where things threaten to get stuck, but you don't have prolonged satisfaction. Yep - I about got stuck on a hard-boiled egg this morning, and it scared the jeepers out of me. I did NOT want to be stuck at work! It was my fault - I was gulping it down before a teleconference, and the last bite was big and went down hard. All of a sudden, I had that horrible feeling right in the middle of my chest. I pounded on my chest like that famous gorilla that invaded New York - what's his name? Why is my mind going blank? Anyhow, thank goodness none of my coworkers were walking by at that very moment, as I am sure I would have had some explaining to do.

In the garbage went the other egg. I was too scared to even nibble on it. And I was still hungry. Boohoo. Thank goodness, it's almost lunch time.

So that's my not-so-sweet spot. All the no-fun parts of restriction with none of the benefits. BUT I also know this means real restriction has to be hiding right around the corner, and I'm hoping I find it next Tuesday at my third fill. Just for the record, in case you haven't kept notes on all my fills (but you should!), I have a 14cc band and have had two fills for a total of 7.5cc (6cc on the first, 1.5cc on the second).

7 comments:

  1. King Kong. I had that pain in my chest feeling yesterday when I didn't chew a bite well enough. It does get better and of course each time it happens we learn to chew that much more. HUGS

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  2. My first time PB and getting stuck was on a Hard boiled egg! I was awful :)

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  3. I've been catching up on your blog the last few days and just wanted to say hi!

    I have always had a hard time eating eggs with my band. I have to eat them even more slowly than other foods.

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  4. KING KONG! Thanks, Ramona. I got Godzilla in my head and couldn't think of anything else. I even wanted to google it, but couldn't google it without a name! How's that for pathetic?

    Nicole, I think I'm done with hb eggs for the time being, sadly, as they are one of my favorite breakfasts. Cheap and fast!

    Leslie, nice to meet you!

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  5. Chew, chew, chew. Eat slow, slow, slow. I try and remember every time but when I forget....oh boy, I can sure feel it. Hang in there, they tell me this all becomes second nature eventually :))

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  6. Hey there, sorry I haven't been by lately-- I was thinking of you and the sleep stuff when I passed by the book aisle and saw "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child"...
    Anyway: I've been reading that the restriction often comes on after about a week post fill-- perhaps you're in for better restriction and more satisfaction soon?
    Hope so!!

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  7. Hi Just found your blog. Your little boy is adorable. I hate being stuck and still being hungry ....but you do just too scared to eat more don't you??? You are a month ahead of me....

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