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chrispygal
12-12-2006, 04:54 PM
I have been banded for about 2 1/2 months and have just today realized that I have hit a major NSV over the past few days. I am a stress eater, which I'm sure many of you can relate with. When I'm stressed, I munch, munch, munch, munch, munch. Food is how I coped.

These past few days have been more stressful than I can remember in a long time. Work is insane with a lot of pressure, I am studying for a work exam I have to take on Friday, and I just realized that I have a psycho living underneath me who threatened to smash my face in the other night. It has not been a fun few days. But you know what? I realized that NOT ONCE did I reach for food to cope with this nor did I even THINK about it. I cannot tell you how much this means to me. I know I have a long way to go until I beat my food demons, but this is certainly a start! :clap2:

Neal R.
12-12-2006, 06:01 PM
That is awsome. Glad you are able to do that. The same thing happened when i lost my job and was unemployed for 2 months. In the past, I would have eaten to deal with the stress, but didn't. Good for you!

Goannabanda
12-12-2006, 07:22 PM
That's a great NSV chrispy! I love the "head" type NSVs - they really show how much you are able to change / cope better with a band helping you along!

Geez, almost 33 pounds you've lost!! We were banded in the same week - I'd better get a wriggle on to catch up to you!!! Keep up the good work!

"Just Jess"
12-12-2006, 07:31 PM
:clap2: YEEEEEEEEEEH!!!!! Good for you!

Momotrips
12-13-2006, 02:35 PM
That's great, Chrispy. Ch-ch-ch-changes - are good.

JDru
12-13-2006, 04:49 PM
Yay Chrispy!! You are doing well...an inspiration to us all. :)

chrispygal
12-13-2006, 07:15 PM
Thanks everyone! I appreciate your support so very much. I've felt so helpless for so long, and I am finally feeling that I can really do this. I wouldn't feel this way if it weren't for the support of my bandster friends!

NurseTeresa
12-13-2006, 08:09 PM
Congratulations on your NSV. Just the start of several to come. What a wonderful first one to have.

Adlen
12-13-2006, 10:03 PM
Wow! Congratulations Chrispygal! Thats so great! Its a great step! Congratulations again! :)