I was banded 10 days ago. I'm down nearly 30 pounds from my heaviest weight ever, most of which came off with pre-op diet and about 12-14 since surgery. My clothes are falling off. That's all the great part.

I'm getting less than 400-500 calories a day. I have such little energy. I'm tired. I'm so sick of these damn Protein shakes!!! Only a few days of liquid left then mushies start. I can't wait. I'm dying to chew something!! But I'm wondering why the heck I did this sometimes. I need to get through these next few weeks!! Ugh!!!

Oh Jason, right there with ya! Only six days out, and woke up this morning with bed spins!!! WTF? And yesterday I felt so good! So I guess it's two steps forward, one step back. If I relax today, I bet I feel 100 percent better tomorrow. I'm still on mostly clear fluids......blech!

Sounds like you're doing great! Just a few more days until mushies....you can do it!!!! And your results are terrific.....good for you!

Thanks Bee! Just venting... I'm so ready to move on already!! Good luck to you as well... Most people say it gets better and better so let's just hang on to that hope!

I know it's hard right now. I remember that post op healing phase vividly. Quite frankly, it sucked seriously bad. I swear I had a constant headache and was a raving b*tch from prolonged lack of food. I remember when I got to mushies and my doctor let me have cottage cheese. I never in my life thought stupid cottage cheese could taste like heaven but it did lol.

Everything you're going through is totally normal. I think we all go through it to one extent or another. But soon you'll find out that it really is worth it. I absolutely love my band. My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. It's the best decision for myself I've ever made.

Hang in there, it gets much better.

It does get better. I am a little over 3 weeks out and had the same feelings you are going through. But the funny part is that this week I was allowed to start pureed/mushie food, and I am still drinking the shakes and yogurt. It does get redundant with the shakes, so I tried different flavors and then a different brand. I also tried Isopure protein drinks, just for a variety. Good luck to you on this journey!

It does get better. And you will survive we all do. This phase really suc*s. All your feeling is totally normal. Get up slowly , drink your water, and your shakes, walk and do it again the next day. Before you know it you will see why your doing it. If you are making your drinks from powder theres so much you can put into it to make it taste like a treat(ish).

I put powdered sf jello pudding(1 tablespoon) in my mine when i have a shake.

Good luck sounds like your doing great.

Wendy

I was banded aug 23 and feel the same way! I want to sink my teeth into something also. And i cant stand much more of the shakes and strained soup is about to drive me nuts!!!! I feel you, Jason, i do.

Thanks so much everyone! The support is an incredible part of the healing process and should never be underestimated! Just went for a long long walk on hte boardwalk. Daydreamed about my new life ahead. Feeling much better!