Finally. Today I woke up feeling like a million bucks. Very little discomfort. I'm starting to feel like my old self. I got up this morning and luxuriated in a long steaming shower. I drove to Dunkin Donuts and had a nice cup of decaf coffee and it hit the spot. The last two days have been miserable because I've been hungry, starving, famished, etc., etc. But today all the food cravings were gone which I'm very happy about.

I'm a little nervous about the days ahead because I'm unfilled. I really don't want to overeat once I'm on mushies. My doctor won't fill me at least until 6 weeks from now which puts me at the end of September. I need to keep my motivation going until then.

I'm burping a lot though and that's driving me insane. LOL!!

Bye.

Star, do not worry about the days ahead. Your only concern is to heal, and any weight loss is bonus, not goal.

I gained 5 pounds before I got my fill.

Be kind to yourself!

You don't have to make it til the end of September - you only have to make it through TODAY.

Every day, I just thought - I can make it through today, and slowly the days ticked by and I was there.

Just one day - that's all you have to make it through. Thinking that long term will drive you nuts.

Thanks Star for your update! I needed to hear that as I was just in emergency the other day for severe abdominal pain and I'm like no way am I getting the lapband! Guess you get better but sure I will regret it for a couple of days.

I thought when I was reading you thread you were gonna say you went and ate doughnuts!!

TC

Rene