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I was banded on May 31st and lost 14 lbs the first week. Since then, I've lost 16 more lbs. At first, I started watching what I was eating and taking a lot of protein, but now I feel so discouraged. Fall semester for school started in August and since then, I have not been eating like I should. I have 4cc's and I feel like I can eat normal again. It's the worst feeling in the world because I look in the mirror and feel horrible about myself. I'm 12 hours away from my doctor and nutritionist, and phone consultations are not motivating or helpful. Does anyone know of a diet plan that can get me back on track? I'm thinking of finding a doctor close to my school so that I can get a fill and get back on track. I started INSANITY a week ago, and I've been sticking to it. I'm only 20 years old, and this has just been really difficult to deal with. I need motivation again. Thank you

You all are the best! Thank you so much for the support, it means a lot to me! I'm definitely in a better mood now that I've read all of your posts. I was so disappointed in myself, and now I feel a lot better. Thanks again

That means a lot! Thank you so much for the advice!

Yeah, that's exactly what I'm planning to do! I just need a little support and motivation! Thank you!

I spoke to my doctor the day after posting this and he said that in moving around or getting up too quickly, I probably messed with a stitch, so that would explain the poking knives feeling that I had. I am feeling a lot better, although the pain is still there, I know only time will heal it! Thank you guys so much for your posts I will definitely use your sipping and Protein ideas because they were extremely helpful. Thanks to most of you for being so supportive . I've lost 13 pounds since my surgery date, May 19th! I'm super excited! Good luck to you all!

I was banded on May 19th, and today makes five days of being banded. I have this horrible pain in my stomach when I get up to walk around; the pain is felt intensely in my upper stomach area, and it feels like someone is punching me, I've never felt a pain like this before. I am 19 years old and have never had any other surgery, so maybe I am not used to this pain, but I have seen other posts and a lot of patients are fine after day 4 or 5. I am just kind of worried that this may not be normal. Also, I was supposed to start taking this protein supplement yesterday, and the directions were two tablespoons, three times a day. The only problem is that after one tablespoon, the taste made me nauseous and I could not take any more of it. I am waiting on my doctor to call me back about this to see if there is anything else I can take, because he said that I have to avoid vomiting, but God knows how long it'll take him to call me back. Do any of you have any suggestions on what to take for protein? Remember, I'm only on day 5 post-op, so I can't drink shakes yet. Thank you so much, in advance, for your help!

Yes, thank God I'm not alone! Thanks so much, Amber!

I haven't really been drinking too much at all, actually, my parents are worried that I'm not drinking enough. Thanks so much for your help, though!