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I thought I was ready to have this procedure. I had no idea what it could do to me emotionally. I had my banding done on Nov. 9th and am now in a serious depression. I woke up one day and realized that without eating constantly I don't know who I am or what I am doing. I have been started on anti-depressants and am talking about my feelings to everyone. I am having trouble eating anything at all. I have trouble getting out of bed. My whole day centered around food. I did not realize what an addiction I have. I pray this will pass so I can get healthy. People should not think of this as a quick fix. It is a serious life change.

I was banded on Nov.9th and have already decided to have it removed. I was not prepared for the onslaught of anxiety and emotion. Thank God the band is easy to take out.

Banded on 11-09-06...When I wake up in the morning I feel very out of it...dizzy and lightheaded. It scares me to death and then I have to deal with the anxiety which I'm sure doesn't make things any better. I am drinking tons of water and adding protein powder to everything. Everyone including my Dr. ( Ahmad, Port Jeff NY ) tells me my body is just adusting but it is so scary...any feedback?

Thank you so much for writing back...I feel much better...lots more water and I started adding whey protein powder to my instant breakfast. Still a bit shakey but I suspect alot of it is anxiety. I worry that I will not do this right ...Dr. follow up on Tues. and then I get to start eating puree. Never thought I would look forward to baby food! Everyone keeps telling me what a great thing I've done...hard to feel it when I'm scared but I just have to get through the adjustment. My name is AnneMarie. Thanks again!

I had my surgery on Nov. 9th. I spent the night in the hospital on the 17th for dehydration. Now I am very freaked out and scared that I am hurting myself more than helping. I have been drinking MANY more glasses of water but I am still scared. Any feedback?

Mine was not painless either...never had any surgery before and wasn't prepared for the pain after. Had mine done on 11-09 and still feel like someone stabbed me. My Dr. says everything is real good though...It does get a little better every day. Not going back to work till 11-27. Good luck ...I'm sure you will do fine.

I was banded on 11-09-06...still prett:clap2: y sore but I have so much support from people who have been successful. I plan on really making my Dr. and family proud.