It has all gone superb for me, so why have I woken Day four feeling a tad down. Wow, have to get out walking and shake this feeling off soon.

Are you taking pain meds? Sometimes they can have that side effect! Also, you just had surgery! Your body has gone through alot and I'm sure your mind is racing with thoughts!

Walking is a great idea! Not moving as much or as fast can definitely be depressing. You have a routine that is being interrupted. Your probably not getting the personal interaction every day that your use to!

Don't get down! You have just made a decision that will change your life for the better! Cheer up!!!!

Thanks, I decided against pain meds, after the first day and I am honestly not hungry. This is also my first time on post-op and I posted and then read. It seems I have nothing to complain about after reading some threads, but thank you for your kind words it has picked up my spirits.

I think we all felt the same way... hang in there it does get better !!!!

This is a WONDERFUL place for support. Also if you have access to a support group in your area I strongly suggest you try and go to a meeting. I host 3 coffee groups a month. They keep me motivated and on track. I also talk to several people on the phone both in Canada and the US every month and offer support.

Did you take before pictures and your measurements?

Welcome to "Bandland" looking forward to hearing about your progress.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

my surgeons office offer consoling just for this reason. Your body chemistry has been chsnged quickly and this is it way of telling you to rest and heal physically and mentaly. I was already on med for depression and anxiety way be surgery so this was never a problem but many do from the anisectic and pain meds and just the plan shock to the body. Walking is get for everything check in with your doctor if it keep up.

Let's not forget the sheer exhaustion mentally and physically. With all the pre-op anxiety, post-op transition, the obsessive focus on what to get/what to do etc it's fatiguing. Take some time each day to focus on non band related things...