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I had my surgery on May 23rd and today is my 4th day post-op. I was extremely calm before the surgery. I wasn't feeling any anxiety or fear at all but ooh boy, then it hit. After I was sitting home trying to gulp down my disgusting protein shake, I just started to sob. What have I done? I love food and now I can't touch it. Will it ever get better? Logically I know that it will but when I get like this I feel so helpless. Then of course my mind starts to wonder - I'm 30 years old, single, no love prospects. I broke it off with my boyfriend on my 30th birthday because I was tired of the drama yet here I am, wondering if I dial him with my caller ID off will he know it's me? So ridiculous! It's amazing how the beginning of this journey is bringing so many emotions that I thought I wouldn't have to deal with. I just want to say that reading the forums has been a tremendous help. You guys are some of the most positive people I have ever come across and you're truly an inspiration. I know you don't know me from Adam but you've been a tremendous help. And for that, I thank you.

I'm sitting here laughing at the food part because that's exactly how I feel right now. I cannot wait to have tuna fish with mayo! I got banded May 23rd and I'm on day 4 of post-op. Physically it's been going well except choking down the necessary amount of protein and water. However today I was able to finish a whole 14 ounce protein shake. I also felt my stomach growl LOUDLY today and the hunger hit today. I had chicken broth too and right now I'm sipping on white grape juice and water. It tastes like HEAVEN! LOL Emotionally it has been a different story. I guess the shock is wearing off and I'm crying then laughing then crying. I know it's going to get better. And honestly, this forum has helped tremendously. I cannot recommend this enough to everyone reading this right now - read up on here and you'll be fine.

Thanks for the advice! Dylanmiles - Your shake sounds delicious, btw! And LadyDiva - I am burnt out on Muscle Milk drinks. They disgust me because that's all I had during my pre-op diet! LOL Luckily I found GNC ones that I tolerate and I ordered flavorless protein powder to put in my food. My ex was someone I cared about but I had no desire to contact him AT ALL since I broke it off until these past few days. So I know that it's just me being super vulnerable right now. I've been reading these forums all day and been in chat and I feel way better. Thank you all!

Good luck and God bless!

Hi everyone! I've been lurking for a bit and now that I'm banded I thought I'd join. I'm feeling upset because I'm not able to get in my protein or water. I'm scared to over do it. Also, BMs are very loose. Is all this normal? I'm just not sure. Please help.

Thanks for your advice everyone. Today I woke up feeling better but I've been pretty emotional these past few days. I bought the Total Lean shakes from GNC and so far it's going down well. Much yummier than Muscle Milk. I also bought Whey Protein shots at Walmart which are 3.8 ounces. I got the fruit punch flavor which has 42 g of protein. I wasn't able to finish even 1/3 and that was after I mixed it with juice and water. It's a learning curve that's for sure. You guys are so positive and supporting and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I didn't realize how much words on a screen could help me. Thank you again.

That sounds delicious! I must try it when I get to that stage.

Thank you Chez! I think I was trying to fit in one 11 oz shake in 30 minutes but your way sounds much more manageable. Unfortunately right now I only have Muscle Milk which has 20 g of protein which I know is not enough. However if I can get through a carton of that it'll be more than what I had yesterday. Thank you again.