:party: Hi everyone. This is my first post, and I am hoping for some guidance. I was banded on 7/7/08 and have been incredibly depressed ever since. My surgeon says that surgery went well, but I have had alllergic reactions to ALL of the pain meds prescribed, so have taken only tylenol. Beyond that, I just feel uncomfortable in my own body. I am not hungry, but I am having an awful time with the idea that I can't eat. I am craving healthy foods, but am still restricted to liquids for another 10 days and I hate every kind of protien shake/drink I have tried. I know this is emotional and, though I expected it, I am just so unhappy. Any advice??

yeah a xray can tell how much damage if any on knees there isor was,im sure id still done the line would have had to have it,just woulnt have been over weight when,

Wow your feeling what I am afraid I will feel... I am so scared I am making the wrong decision. I don't know what to do..

Thanks so much to all of you who responded. I thought I was totally prepared for this - three weeks without real food? No big deal! But it is a huge emotional and physical adjustment. It feels good to know I'm not alone. Today I found an Isopure protien drink at GNC that is clear and actully tastes pretty good - almonst like vitamin water. Getting something other than water and chicken broth into me seems to have helped some, as has chewing gum - but I still can't wait to eat something substantial!

Thanks for your reply. Is blended frit allowed in the liquid stage?

Check with your doctor but usually if it can go throw a straw( Not that we can us them) it's consider liquid. So like a fruit smoothie would be okay for most docors.