I went thru the same thing. But you have to stick it out. It's worth it. I cooked the kids favorite meals. They were not always my favorite. That helped. I also cooked just enough for them. I sat at the table with them and drank my shake so they still felt like we were having a family dinner.
I have been twice now to the group in Festus. Come join us we are just a group of people that talk about our band problems and learn new things from our dietician and sometimes a psychologist.
I told a few people at work and then everyone knew. Now at lunch people are always looking at my food. ( literally leaning over to look at the portion size) it's getting old fast. I get asked everyday how much I've lost so far.
I was pre-treated and I was still sick and heaving for 3 days! I also still have pain sometimes. I was banded 9/13/12. I do believe it will get better.