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Hey all! I am one day post-op and I have already had a mental breakdown. I am normally a strong individual and right now I feel like crap. I can't bend or turn how I normally used to do I can't even sleep in my own bed because I just can't get comfortable. I also want to start eating solid foods even though I know I shouldn't. I'm sorry just ranting... Has anyone else gone through anything like this?

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By day 3, seriously, you will be so much better. By night 2, I was much more comfortable in my bed. Take your pain meds and hang on.... it will get better quickly.

AND DO NOT EAT food - do not advance your diet. You could hurt yourself. You are very swollen and you do not want a slipped band. STAY THE COURSE - you can do it!

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Hey all! I am one day post-op and I have already had a mental breakdown. I am normally a strong individual and right now I feel like crap. I can't bend or turn how I normally used to do I can't even sleep in my own bed because I just can't get comfortable. I also want to start eating solid foods even though I know I shouldn't. I'm sorry just ranting... Has anyone else gone through anything like this?

YES!!! I broke down the morning after my lap band I was drinking broth while my husband had a big wonderful Breakfast (which I told him to do) and just started crying wondering what I had done to myself and how this was permanent bla bla bla.....I'm 4 weeks post op now and feel wonderful I can eat pretty much anything...waiting for my first fill in oct....and have lost 12lbs...it's not a lot but I take any pound that wants to come off he he...Good luck things do get better just you see.

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Your not alone. They pain goes away. Keep walking. You may want food but you wouldn't be happy if you ate it. Stick to liquids and SF popcicle , Jello.

Give your self a break.

wendy

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Thanks! I guess with also being on my cycle every emotion is hitting at once. I am just glad to know I am not alone going through this. I just get jealous of my fiance when he has some delicious smelling food and all I have is Tomato Soup.< /p>

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Don't worry most of us go through it. I consider myself mentally strong to. Even after the evaluation, he said I am above normal. What ever that means. lol But for 2 days after I was depressed and wanted it out. Finding this site is what helped me to know I wasn't the only one and I had "friends" out there going through it with me.

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When you can move to full liquids (tomato) Soup try adding Mrs Dash (no salt) chicken flavor seasoning. When you heat it up the spices reconstitute and it tastes great! My favorite soup was Pacific Brand Organic Tomato/Sweet Red Pepper Soup.

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It took me two full weeks to decide I hadn't made a horrible mistake. It will get better, but for me it took longer to recover and longer to feel ok.

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I am also 2 weeks post-op and feeling great.

I am just freaked out about the weight I might gain waiting for my first fill. My appetite is back and trying not to eat much.

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