Joy1961

I have been banded almost 8 weeks now. I have some really personal problems going on right now and im really struggling to eat. Im allowed now but im scared nervous and have a lot if anxiety over the other stuff. My food list consists of protein shakes greek yogurt applesauce and chicken salad. I dont know what to do. Im sure I'd fail psych test now. And I am hungry. Miserable !! Just venting....

Great post and thread. I can relate with everyone who's shared. We really are in this together. Thank you for sharing. You are going to make it. We all are!!

I think food and over eating meant way more to me than i ever realized. Banded 10/10. Most if the time this journey is really neat. Losing 39 pounds already. Feeling better about myself etc etc. except meal times. I have 5 older kids and husband. Eating is this big deal. I feel left out sometimes. Is this normal??

Sorry for some reason my post wouldn't go and now i see it went several times! Dumb i phone Lol!

My dr put me on clear liquids for 24 hrs after fill. Then protein shakes for 2 days (doing that now) then 2 days of mushies then back on solids after that. Had my first fill Tuesday. No big deal. Nervous for nothing! Only complaint is Im very hungry. Good Luck:)

My first fill was Tuesday. No big deal by the way. I was nervous for nothing! My dr put me on clear liquids for 24 hrs after the fill. Then 2 days of protein shakes then 2 days of mushies then back on solid food after that. I am very hungry today Just doing shakes. Just to warn you. Good luck

I had clear liquids for 24 hrs. Now can only have shakes for 2 days. Then mushies for 2 days etc.. Im so hungry. I have been all day. I thought i would be less hungry worried !

Thankyou.! Hope i will feel the same. Right now im hungry alot so food is on my mind too much. But got my 1st fill yesterday so here's hopeing !

So as i start putting away clothes that are too big now i ask myself How will this time be any different? Have had weight loss success b4 but never kept it off for long. I want this to be the last time. But how? Banded 10/10. Lost 35 need to lose 60 more. Happy but sad it could just be another failure. How can I make sure this time is different? Btw Im 51 and too old and tired to do this again!

So i finally found one i live. Unjury. But my Nut is not happy b/c i use skim milk. Too much carbs. They only carbs practically in my diet! I thought i was doing good. Banded 10/10. Down 36 pounds. Said use Almond milk. Heard its awful. Help

dr used ultrasound to find port. One little stick to numb with lidocaine. 2 sec later done!! Now clear liquids 24 hrs. Then protein shakes 2 days. Then mushies 2 days. Then back to normal. 35 pounds down. 6 weeks post op. they seemed to think i could do better?? Im happy. Ideas for mushies ?

I would say thats a good thing. I am 6 weeks post op and have the opposite problem. It's very frustrating! Congrats on your surgery

I am 6 weeks post op and this morning i had a few bites if scrambled egg and omg i felt this awful feeling in my chest and i knew this is what I had read about. Weird thing is i dont feel like i had big bites and I've never had problem with eggs. It was a lot earlier in the morning ?????

Classic or Chocolate Splendor? Which tastes better?

Since being banded i was told no more ibuprofen. Any ideas for monthly cramps. I've always relied on the ibuprofen. Really hurting

I joined my fitness pal.com after seeing it here and i really like it. I track everything on my phone. So easy and really keeps me accountable

Im going to be very honest here. For me its been a bit rough starting out. I was banded 10/10. I also had 2 hernias repaired at the same time. If you have family its challenging. You watch others eat while you work through each eating stage. It was hard socially too. The diets not easy. I thought it was tough. But would i do it again? Heck Yes! I've lost 30 lbs. starting to feel better clothes looser. Yes I def would. Get into A good support group too. Didnt help we had hurricane sandy hit hard here. Go in with eyes wide open. You'll do fine

Oh did i mention im in wedding song mode. 3 sons getting married next year!!! Electric Slide anyone