Hi,

I got banded in March and the first two weeks, I had major complications due to swelling. I couldn't eat or drink or even swallow my spit. Luckily, NWWLSC had a protocol to follow and I was able to get the help and medical assistance I required. I have lost around 25# to date, but am experiancing the blues and can't seem to shake them. Is this yet another complication? If so, does it pass soon?

Debi,

I'm sorry to hear your blue. I when through a morning process for food. I still do. I get down when I realize I can never overeat for comfort again.

This is a emotional change, hang in there your not alone. PM me if you want to talk I would love a new LB friend.

Debby

I had depression . I was depressed about the volume of food I could not eat ever again. When I bought my pair of 18 jeans the depression just went away ...Ha ha

edie

Honestly, I think just about everyone experiences this at some point. Hopefully it won't last long for you, especially when you see how wonderful you are looking and how much better you are feeling!

I only just went through this depression over my loss of food. I had my band a year ago, but for some reason went through a really rough period about a month ago where I was really depressed about things I couldn't eat and not being able to eat more. It hit me at the same time I hit a plateau, so I think I was upset because I was following all the rules and not losing, so I was feeling like I should just go ahead and eat what I want if I am not going to lose. But, alas, the things I wanted were bread and my band won't tolerate bread. Thanks to a wonderfully supportive hubby and family, and a great doctor, I was able to work through those feelings and am back on track now.

Talking to your doctor may help. Also, do you attend a local support group? They really are wonderful.

Thanks everyone for your responses. Nice to know I am not alone out here. :straight

Nope, not alone. Not by a long shot. I still get depressed from time to time about my band...... Some days I want to reach down my throat and yank it out....somedays I could fall to the ground singing it's praises.

Such is the life of a bandster.

Someone mentioned support group, I wholeheartedly agree!