Tam2you1

I love a good pity party! I was banded Oct.6th, and I'm now venturing in to a wider variety of foods, so I'm feeling a little better about things. So far no problems, but I've been very careful about what I eat. I had a huge case of "oh my god what did I do to myself???" that first week post op. I even had a few all out panic attacks where I almost convinced myself that I needed to get this thing out of me!! It's not like I didn't know what I was getting myself in to. I researched it, worked for it, planned for it, and wished for it for about 3 years before I did it. I know it's safe. I know it's effective. I guess the reality just doesn't really hit home until after the surgery, and you realize that there are no more excuses, and if you cheat it's going to hurt. I'm doing much better now. I've lost 25 lbs, and my doctor already took me off of one of my blood pressure meds. That's what this is all about...health. I remind myself daily that I have to keep my eye on the prize!

I need help with this also...

I take a time release capsule for bp, and the nurse at my clinic recomended that I take it with a hot liquid such as tea so that the capsule gets slippery. No problems so far....

I'm at 10 days post op, and I have to say enjoy the carbs while you can! Is that bad? lol

I am 3 days post op, and I'm having problems with anxiety attacks also. I have had the exact same feelings of "what did I do??", and wanting this thing out of me NOW! I'm glad that I'm not alone. I'm wondering if the Vicodin has something to do with the anxiety?