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Hi Minnesotans! I was just banded on the 16th in Minneapolis at Fairview U of M. I'm okay physically, but I'm so bored and so lonely. I am alone all day every day. Prior to surgery, I used to deal with that by walking outside or going for a drive. Now I can't walk that long, and with the icy ground, I wouldn't want to fall and risk getting hurt. I don't really have any real friends and I think my weight has a lot to do with that. I lied to my only 2 friends and told them I was leaving town, because they wouldn't understand if I told them about the band. On the bright side, I lost 28 lbs pre-op and I'm very motivated. My weight loss is everything to me. I wouldn't say that I am sad, but I used to be really happy all the time. I want the old me back. In the mean time, is there anyone out there, in the twin cities metro area willing to discuss or share their experience with the surgery or post-op lifestyle? I don't care how old you are, what your relationship status is or any of that nonsense :tounge_smile: This is Band to Band.

Hi guys, I was just banded on the 16th in Minneapolis, MN. I'm now on an all-liquid diet. I don't feel hungry much, but when I think about or see food I start craving it. My main problem is that I don't know anyone in real life who has gone through this surgery. I feel very lonely. I lied to all my friends and told them I was leaving town because I didn't want them to know about my surgery. My girlfriend was there for me during my stay at the hospital but now picks a fight out of every other thing I say, and then leaves. I'm all alone with my Water bottle, pain med and bad TV. I need a hug.