I have been waiting for 2.5 weeks to have something besides Optifast and Clear liquids and this morning I found myself afraid to eat........what if it didn't settle, what if I vomited etc etc.

I got down 3oz of greek yoguart (mixed w 2tsp of laxitive powder - yummo) and all seems good in the world. phew. Stomach is rumbling like mad, but will wait a few hours and have a carnation instant Breakfast drink (3-5oz).

Who would have ever imagined I would be afraid to eat!!!!

what if's is a fact of life after banding (at least i know it was for me). i drove jean w/bandwagon mad with my questions. that being said, worrying about what will happen or wont happen and if it does happen serves no purpose except to drive you crazy. so stop it. (yes, right now). follow your dr's diet to the letter and sip sip sip and eat slow and your tummy will do just fine. you are very much healing and will be for a few more weeks. dont rush it. take your time and lastly, think positive. you are doing super fantastic

I know I am my own worst enemy with worrying. I am doing great, off the pain killers (but not letting them go too far) did not have any pain at all from surgery, am sleeping on my side and apart from burping no real gas issues either. My nurse called yesterday and was shocked. But taking it easy and losing steam by mid afternoon.

Today will go outside for a nice walk and fresh air. And sip sip sip.

Thanks

you are doing so GREAT.

that positive attitude helps

you come this far, keep going