Hi everyone,

I got my band a week ago on 9-21-09. I'm just recently transitioning into just drinking liquids. Just today I'm starting to feel extremely depressed. I feel like nothing will make me happy.. things I used to love just don't motivate me anymore.

I guess I feel alone.. I know there are support groups and this forum that will help.. but I need support from people that have had the band and who have had success. Please tell me I didn't make a mistake.

I guess it's because I'm 21.. and all my friends and boyfriend like to go out to eat all the time (but they are ALL skinny) and I'm just at a hard point right now.. I was so excited for the band, but I cant break the depression.

Have any of you experienced depression in your first week - month? Can you tell me what helped you break it?

I come from a family that loves to eat, and I feel like I'm making them feel guilty every time they go out or are making food because I decide to hide in my room.

I don't want to be a bore to be around, I don't want to have to put my family through my mood swings.. I just cannot make myself feel the way I did when food was my comfort!

I don't want to discourage anyone who is on their way to getting the band. Goodluck to you all!

But - I feel so depressed, and I need some advice and support!

Thank you all!!

-Alex

Hi,

I think alot of what you are feeling maybe perfectly normal for post op but I wouldn't feel right if I didn't tell you I think its time for you to call someone, maybe whoever prescribes your anti anxiety meds- do something for yourself. I think this forum is great but you need someone to talk directly to. Please, you've taken one very positive step for yourself, take another. Let us know how your doing? My thoughts are with you.

I completly know where you are coming from, I'm 19 and in college and it has taken some serious adjusting to make this life change work for me and you will too! I got really depressed after having my surgery and asking why I did this but once I was able to have more "normal" things it started to slowly drift away as I started to re-explore my new life I was starting. My family and I were raised in Italy so I understand the family that likes to eat situation and of course all my friends have the magic skinny gene, but I also found that sharing this with my friends has helped ease some of the anxiety of having this surgery done too.

Hi Jennifer and Sandy,

I am Tracy and was banded on 10-6-09. Very new here also. The site seems very friendly and informative. Hope we can keep updated on each others progress. I see my surgeon on Thursday.

Good Luck

Hi,

I am only a week post-band and know how you feel. I have had moments of OMG What have I done? Friends already made plans without me b/c of surgery and food issues. I was ticked, but then realized b/c I have chosen to manage my addiction and they haven't is their prob. not mine.:thumbup: It must be better when we move to solids. My doc sends his people home on mushie, so I have been OK. Having hunger for the first time though. Hang in there and check in on here Ok?

Tracy

Hi Tracy!

I would very much like to keep in touch! I am 2 1/2 weeks post op and feeling much better than week one! I am now on soft foods and it's much easier to maintain. I am often hungry and can't wait for my first fill! Best of luck to all of us - this is by no means the easy way out!

Sandy

I am not sure how we ended up on this other thread...I am not so good navigating around yet ....I am a bit technologically challenged LOL Last night I was very hungry and need more liquid so I made a decaf tea, splenda and some vanilla protein powder. It was sweet and filling. I feel like I killed 3 birds: Liquids, protein and satisfied the hunger. I made a large tea 20oz. so it was very filling.