I thought I was ready to have this procedure. I had no idea what it could do to me emotionally. I had my banding done on Nov. 9th and am now in a serious depression. I woke up one day and realized that without eating constantly I don't know who I am or what I am doing. I have been started on anti-depressants and am talking about my feelings to everyone. I am having trouble eating anything at all. I have trouble getting out of bed. My whole day centered around food. I did not realize what an addiction I have. I pray this will pass so I can get healthy. People should not think of this as a quick fix. It is a serious life change.

I thought I was ready to have this procedure. I had no idea what it could do to me emotionally. I had my banding done on Nov. 9th and am now in a serious depression. I woke up one day and realized that without eating constantly I don't know who I am or what I am doing. I have been started on anti-depressants and am talking about my feelings to everyone. I am having trouble eating anything at all. I have trouble getting out of bed. My whole day centered around food. I did not realize what an addiction I have. I pray this will pass so I can get healthy. People should not think of this as a quick fix. It is a serious life change.

You make a great point, it is a decision that affects our lives. Good and bad.

It sounds like you are dealing with it though. The anti-depressents, and talking to people. Do you have a professional counseler you can talk to as well?

Wishing You Well Wp84

You're Right - I Don't Know What To Do Now That I Can't Eat Whatever I Like - I Was Banded 28th Nov - It's Tough But You'll Get There. Just Now I'm Trying To Concentrate On Foods I Can Eat - Mushies - And What Kinda Thing Would Be Nice For A Wee Change.

You're Doing The Right Thing Getting On The Anti-d's - They'll Help And Talking Is Always Good.

Try Not To Be Too Hard On Yourself - Treat Yourself - Non food Treats - Lovely Long Candlelit Baths, Listen To Some Of Your Favourite Music - Just A Couple Of Things That Help Calm Me Down And Lift My Mood.

Take Care,

Yvonne

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i know exactly what you mean...i didn't know what to do with myself...so i did a really bad thing and started smoking... I keep telling myself its temporary a bad habit I have taken up to replace food but I have been smoking for a year now and don't know if I am going to ever be strong enough/well enough to stop...

No question about it--finding ways to fill the time we used to fill with food can be a challenge. Particularly for people who don't work or who have no families, food could easily have been a main focus of their day and now there's a void. It's crucial that we find ways to occupy ourselves that don't involve food. That's why places like LBT exist and why they can be such a help!