Hi everyone, sorry I've been "missing in action" for a couple of weeks now. I haven't even been keeping up on posts and the Roll Call.

This is a really tough time, that pre-fill time when you're banded and you can't even tell anything was done. Right after surgery it was great, but once the swelling went down, then....... it feels like nothing has even changed. I was really motivated to get this band, and really worked up about it, and doing okay for a week.... but now it's settled into a kind of depression. A "let down". I guess it's bandster hell.

I'm discouraged, don't feel like exercising, etc. I think I need my support group's encouragement. My first fill is Nov 19, and I don't expect that fill do offer much restriction. Sorry for the negativity.

Please send hugs and encouragment. I need it!

You are so right- there is so much more to this than just the mental part. If any of us could just control that- we wouldn't have spent this HUGE amount of money for the band. It will be awesome when we gets fills and we won't have to rely so much on only the mental aspect of it. The trick will be us all mastering the mental part, exercise, and the band getting filled so it can support us as well. It is just all such a big change and learning curve after years of being overweight. I know we can all do this! It will be so great as the months go by and we all are dropping weight, healthy, looking hot, and feeling great. We just have to work through these slow times and do our best. Go October Bandster's!!!!!

Coo- you made me laugh with your comment about "would rather have a broken leg than vomitt." That is so true! I am sorry you are feeling so tired. I know my progam said you may feel tired for a month or longer. But they told us that we would start to feel better and get our energy back as our bodies adjust. Do you think you need more protein or water? I know I at first was not getting enough of the protein or water. Once I started increasing those I started feeling a lot better. Just a thought...

Hi Carrot, thanks for that! I could be Water - at least I know I am not drinking enough because I can't drink with my meals and I suddenly find my self absolutely parched, because I have waited afer eating, and hours have gone.

Thanks for the info!