tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9003187612927546935.post8226644375975775935..comments2023-10-28T06:47:09.162-07:00Comments on My Bandita: The Nagging Question: Does Eating Sweets Mean Restriction is Needed?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9003187612927546935.post-3605524416145003392010-03-27T10:21:57.621-07:002010-03-27T10:21:57.621-07:00Sweets are my downfall, but for me it has nothing ...Sweets are my downfall, but for me it has nothing to do with my restriction level. That craving never leaves, I just have to wrap my head around making the right choices. Most days I do, some days I don't.Laceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16668836744675735336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9003187612927546935.post-84323996679369377782010-03-26T15:53:16.992-07:002010-03-26T15:53:16.992-07:00I really only crave chocolate around TOM or when I...I really only crave chocolate around TOM or when I am super tired like after my recent gastro bout. I try to choose nutritous foods as I now eat so little and so sweets don't really cut it and too many make me sleepy and I crave them more. I would base the need for a fill on hunger. Great postGirl Bandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10334455002394539268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9003187612927546935.post-87545154069962834812010-03-26T15:35:17.986-07:002010-03-26T15:35:17.986-07:00You know, it's funny, but I find myself "...You know, it's funny, but I find myself "craving" things when I'm reading other bandsters' blogs. They'll talk about something they've had or want or are avoiding, and it makes me want it. <br /><br />Just like that picture of all the very pretty cupcakes? Mmmm, now I want a cupcake although my tummy is telling me I'm still full from lunch 4 hours ago!<br /><br />I kind of relate it to yawning or looking at your watch. If one person does it, it is quite contagous and the next person is going to do it too.<br /><br />But I think for me, at the times I'm not reading blogs, I'm craving carbs when I've eaten too many. So if I've had a few meals that are heavy on carbs, it creates in me a need for additional carbs, i.e. sweets.<br /><br />I know I just need to get back to the original reason I got the band in the first place: lose weight to get pregnant. I find that if I keep that thought in the forefront of my mind, I do better. I am also at that point where in past diet attempts I've become complacent. Therefore I need to power through this "Oh I've done so well I can now sit back and relax" and get my butt kicked into a higher gear!<br /><br />So far, I haven't thought that because I'm eating a lot of sweets, I need a fill. Last week I was eating a lot of food due to losing the awesome restriction I had during a cold, and knew that a fill was needed. <br /><br />Let's hope my mind will prevail in the battle of the sweets, as we all know, the band can only do so much.Miss Torihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14141554321148142291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9003187612927546935.post-84779148418963173512010-03-25T16:40:28.079-07:002010-03-25T16:40:28.079-07:00Good question. When I am at my Sweet Spot I absol...Good question. When I am at my Sweet Spot I absolutely do not crave sweets. The desire, or compulsion, or whatever, simply disappears! And it is amazing. <br /><br />For me, if I start having any kind of craving, or feeling like I am always unsatisfied and looking for food, then I need a fill. Sweets were not my big problem necessarily - more like carbs in general, including chips, cereal, crackers, etc. I start turning to these things when I have lost my sweet spot. <br /><br />My doc and his team never really brought up the issue about sweets and the band. I think it is hard to distinguish between overeating sweets and overeating carbs - both can be done with the band if you really want to. <br /><br />I agree with Linda that having a small treat once in a while helps to limit issues with sweets. My fave is dark chocolate, as you know...but I had to lay off that when it was becoming a regular habit!Genhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11414571860592267584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9003187612927546935.post-89973085877973410462010-03-25T16:07:35.615-07:002010-03-25T16:07:35.615-07:00I think my post was a confusing one too. I don'...I think my post was a confusing one too. I don't need a fill because I'm eating sweets - I need it because I'm hungry and feel like I'm eating all day. This week was bad because when I was confronted with sweets I did a "well I've already screwed up, I might as well eat them"- not good.<br />I got the same warning about sweets not working with the band and have pretty good in general. I allow myself a treat every once in awhile.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07045822533798781579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9003187612927546935.post-11132023508981509742010-03-25T13:25:19.107-07:002010-03-25T13:25:19.107-07:00hey, I think its more of a carbohydrate Craving. I...hey, I think its more of a carbohydrate Craving. I dnno, nice cupcakes... yum!Banding Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05748346414951700768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9003187612927546935.post-56661329856990679712010-03-25T12:42:32.167-07:002010-03-25T12:42:32.167-07:00I wonder if mine was one of the posts you read. ;-...I wonder if mine was one of the posts you read. ;-) I got my fill because I was overeating period (e.g., bigger portions, etc). I just used the cookies and ice cream to demonstrate that in the past when I had good restriction I had no problem just having one cookie and leaving the others for another day. Or having one scoop of ice cream. But with limited restriction I was finding the ability to eat more. It's important to note that cookies and ice cream are not slider foods for me. At good restriction, I can't eat more than one scoop of ice cream (my band reacts really strongly to cold). Good questions lady!!jennyr1222https://www.blogger.com/profile/09716754550641172002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9003187612927546935.post-83545437624796890102010-03-25T12:29:45.434-07:002010-03-25T12:29:45.434-07:00I am a sugar lover...granted I have made the switc...I am a sugar lover...granted I have made the switch to splenda and other sugar-free things...but oh my, I loved it all...gummies, cakes, doughnuts, chocolate, and well...anything that was sweet. <br /><br />This past week, I have made a discovery. It was the week that Aunt Flo is visiting...and well, like every other normal woman, I craved sweets. **I have been pretty good about keeping them away, and only going after sugar-free jell-o or sugar-free fat-free puddings** But damn, I needed that chocolate. So I broke down, and bought it. I ate a bite...and well, hell...it didn't taste as good. I don't know if this is because of my taste changing with the band (which I have heard so much about) or the fact that I haven't done sugary foods in so long...gummies dont even taste as good. <br /><br />I am thankful and a lil sad at the same time! Thankful that the funky taste will probably keep me away from it...and sad because I don't have that yummy taste/feeling anymore...but I guess it is all about changing habits. I will take it as a blessing.<br /><br />I am not sure how to decide when/if I need a fill...I haven't had one yet...I don't have as good as restriction as I did in the beginning fresh out of surgery...but I by no means can pack away the food and still get full after a small portion size. (Last night I had 3 oz of fish and like 10 green beans and I was DONE) So I cannot really comment on the fact of craving sweets meaning I need a fill...Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01614281619103002686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9003187612927546935.post-41950786707490545812010-03-25T10:56:51.599-07:002010-03-25T10:56:51.599-07:00Hi Bandita,
I've been reading (and loving:)) y...Hi Bandita,<br />I've been reading (and loving:)) your blog for several months - I was banded in Oct 2009. On the issue of sweets, I agree w/ you and Southern Belle. I'd like to comment/pose a question regarding gaining back the weight. In addition to worrying about if I'll regain the lost weight, I really worry about keeping the band. Have you (and this if for Bandita or anyone in banding blog-land) ever seen a case where someone had the band for years and years w/out having it replaced or removed. I mean, I'm starting to think that if I can hang on to my little my band for just 5 years, I'll be lucky. I'm interested in others' thoughts on this.Winonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05650009906216518920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9003187612927546935.post-55942456090109110782010-03-25T10:42:25.869-07:002010-03-25T10:42:25.869-07:00I crave sweets when I eat sweets. If I don't ...I crave sweets when I eat sweets. If I don't eat them, I don't crave them. If I chose to have them, I have to prepare myself for the cravings that come when I am done. Oftentimes I crave other kinds of snacks (crackers and cheese or peanut butter) after having sweets. This is a thought provoking post. Thanks!Amanda Kiskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08035180757671095192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9003187612927546935.post-59520182480155425992010-03-25T09:39:38.066-07:002010-03-25T09:39:38.066-07:00I was wondering the same thing! I mean, if you can...I was wondering the same thing! I mean, if you can 'cheat the band' can't you cheat it no matter what your restriction? At least, after the first few days of a fill? My issue has always been portion control and carbs. I love sweets too but the breads, cakes, pasta are the things that got me. I KNOW that my willpower is still going to have to be primary in my weight loss journey b/c here I am, a week out from surgery and already hungry and trying to convince myself that anything can be pudding consistency if I try hard enough! I'm using willpower to stay on soups, protien drinks and yogurt.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01607905045150804156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9003187612927546935.post-5527996902619121212010-03-25T09:20:24.210-07:002010-03-25T09:20:24.210-07:00I agree with Angie, Im the same way. and I was tol...I agree with Angie, Im the same way. and I was told the exact same thing that you were about the sweets and the band vs. bypass.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01928342418211937485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9003187612927546935.post-45439042717417711632010-03-25T08:57:43.411-07:002010-03-25T08:57:43.411-07:00For me, when I'm at a proper restriction level...For me, when I'm at a proper restriction level, I don't crave sweets -I don't really care much about food at all, I eat a bit, I'm full, that's it. When I'm looser I'm hungrier and have trouble finding satisfaction and often turn to treats.Angie Cummingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888723884815885764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9003187612927546935.post-17848373262069824892010-03-25T08:35:00.049-07:002010-03-25T08:35:00.049-07:00Oops...I meant to say 'and how much I can eat&...Oops...I meant to say 'and how much I can eat' - not 'and not how much I can eat.' That doesn't make sense!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00825425735172749255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9003187612927546935.post-11999490906663262162010-03-25T08:33:59.248-07:002010-03-25T08:33:59.248-07:00I crave sweets after each meal. However, it's ...I crave sweets after each meal. However, it's not a marker for me re: needing a fill or not. Mine is based on true hunger and not how much I can eat. <br />In theory, it's possible that if they need a fill, they are currently able to eat more food along with a larger variety of foods, such as bread (and maybe other types of foods) which cause less stable blood sugar and in turn cause sugar cravings.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00825425735172749255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9003187612927546935.post-27308333462060065502010-03-25T08:10:00.776-07:002010-03-25T08:10:00.776-07:00I still crave sweets all the time, I love them, lo...I still crave sweets all the time, I love them, love to make them and I don't think that will ever change for me. They were not my biggest issue though, over eating was my big thing--huge portions! When it comes to needed a fill I don't base it on cravings, I base it on hunger, how long I am staying full after protein and how much I can eat. I agree that most sweets are sliders so it will always be something I have to avoid, that is what I tell people that think the band is taking the easy way out...I could drink milkshakes all day, the band doesn't do anything about that, making the right choices is all me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com