:help: Hello friends! I was banded on dec 6th and I am having thoughts of removing the band! I am so depressed and anxious I can hardly stand it. Before I was so excited to have the surgery I couldn't have imagined feeling this way. I cannot pinpoint exactly whats wrong, but i know I just want to eat and I cant! I just want to go back to the way things were. I would appreciate any feedback, Suzy

My surgery is scheduled for January 25th. I'm glad I just read this thread. It will help me to know what to expect.

Don't know if you were told, but remember Gas-X. It's a miracle drug. Also, the breathing "thing" they give you at the hospital is to prevent the fluid from building up in your lungs. And, honey, walk, walk, walk. It gets the "juices" flowing.

Thank you for your advice. I appreciate it. Today I see a psychologist for evaluation. I am very nervous:phanvan

Edie

Hi Suzy, my heart goes out to you, read my story on this forum just posted "When will I be full?" I know it sounds like a horror story, but I can say from experience although the journey can be hard it is worth it, just keep going as long as your health is not compromised. You will succeed, it takes months to make real changes in lifestyle behaviours. It has taken years to put you in this situation, and you are months away from a new beginning. No words can tell you about that feeling when you realize your investment is paying off, and you are having what "they" have been having and you are looking better than them because your are "NEW" Its within your grasp now, work with your doctor, use your brain and do your research. Keep "poking the bear" until you know its working in your best interests. It's normal to be a healthy body weight, and believe that is within your reach, it's empowering in so many ways. Good luck and learn to love your band, I will jump all hurdles to get my results and hopefully now I have whats right for me now