Hi everyone :D I'm new

[ericaassunta 0]

Hello everyone,

My name is Erica, I am new here. I am 25 years old - I was just banded on Monday ( 7-18-11 ) so, I'm on my fourth day and I have to say this liquid diet is KILLING me. I'm always hungry and I'm drinking all the Protein and all the amounts of Fluid I'm supposed to have, I guess it's normal to be hungry, but I'm going crazy !! I never though I'd be so pumped to get to eat mushy/pureed food !! LOL Still a week and a half before I can. *SIGH*

I don't have a large support team so I figured I'd join here and maybe meet some new people.

well, it's nice to meet you all

[JonathanNY 0]

Congratulations and welcome!!! hope your journey is successful and memorable! remember to take it slow with the eating, and listen to your body! you will do great!

[bashy611 8]

Hi Erica,

I'm new here too .. I'm 29 years old. I was just banded on 7/13 .. so not to far ahead of you. I'm in the same boat as you .. drinking my stuff but still hungry. I'm trying to stay postive and know that it will get better! I also try to tell myself that something bad might happen if I eat some real food ..so I'll just warm some more chicken broth up !

I've lost 20lbs as of today (including what i lost during my pre-op diet) and that is very motivational!!

If you ever need anyone to talk to .. I'm here.

Raquel

[ericaassunta 0]

Hi Erica,

I'm new here too .. I'm 29 years old. I was just banded on 7/13 .. so not to far ahead of you. I'm in the same boat as you .. drinking my stuff but still hungry. I'm trying to stay postive and know that it will get better! I also try to tell myself that something bad might happen if I eat some real food ..so I'll just warm some more chicken broth up !

I've lost 20lbs as of today (including what i lost during my pre-op diet) and that is very motivational!!

If you ever need anyone to talk to .. I'm here.

Raquel

Thank you I have no real support team, my family is here but they don't really think I made the right choice, they think I should have just kept on a diet. It'd be really great to talk - and same for you message me anytime !!

[ericaassunta 0]

Congratulations and welcome!!! hope your journey is successful and memorable! remember to take it slow with the eating, and listen to your body! you will do great!

Thank you !!! I am trying but I am soooo hungry with just the liquids lol

[agoudy 0]

Hey Erica,

Wanted to welcome you and wish you the best of luck! I know exactly how you feel. I was the same way after my band. I've only lost 27 pounds since May 1st but I am still glad that I made the choice. I feel better and have already got to decrease my medication a lot! If you need anything just ask.

Take care,

Alex