I was banded a week ago. Today was suppose to be my first day back to work, and I was excited about it. Physically I feel great!! Better than I thought I would! However, in the shower this morning I felt heavy pressure on my chest like I couldn't breathe. I took a deep breath in and told myself it was going to be okay. I haven't stopped crying since. I don't know why I am crying.........

Has anyone else experienced this?

Needless to say......I am not going into work today because I am a basket case! :sad:

That sounds like an anxiety / panic attack. I would take it easy today - meditate - don't fret about it.

If it happens again, BREATHE. And move. That is what I have been told...move even though you don't feel like it. It is supposed to get more oxygen to you but it is hard because all I felt like doing was collapsing.

I've had three - none were band related though.

Good Luck!

I went through so many emotions as well. I think for me it was knowing that for the first time in my life I actually did something for me that was the right thing to do. I knew when I went back to work, those that I had told would come and talk to me and see how I was doing, etc. I also knew that once I started to talk about it others in the office would hear. I wasnt so sure I was up for all the attention. So... I cried and doubted myself. I did it often. Once the weight really started to come off I started to feel better. Having support of friends and family helped too. This message board is also a good place to come and see what others have to say and if they share your feelings. All I can really say to you is trust in yourself and the decisions you've made. Turn to a close friend or family member you feel comfortable talking to and just "let it out"... you'll be OK. It is overwhelming in the beginning but it gets better. :sad:

I was emotionally "strange" for several weeks after my banding. Some have told me it was because of the anesthesia. I don't know, but I didn't feel like myself for about 7 weeks. It gets better. Just keep telling yourself all the good stuff...you are good...you are worthy...you will be fine.

Take care of yourself!:sad:

I will try not to get too analytical (especially since I am not a therapist), besides the physical attributes, remember you just made a huge decision and in a way are saying good-bye to a few very good friends--food, the weight and the insecurity of it all. You may be grieving.

Take your time. This is a process. And, way to go!

I will try not to get too analytical (especially since I am not a therapist), besides the physical attributes, remember you just made a huge decision and in a way are saying good-bye to a few very good friends--food, the weight and the insecurity of it all. You may be grieving.

Take your time. This is a process. And, way to go!

Even though you aren't a therapist... you are right on! :sad: You may very well go through the grieving process as well as strong emotional swings throughout the process.

Consider what you (we) are doing - We've been so dependent on food that we have almost no other option than to have a surgical device implanted in our bodies. So for years, we have had NO CONTROL. And finally we make this drastic step to do something. To be IN CONTROL. And it's pretty damn scary because we STILL might fail. And although its "reversible", for the most part it's a lifetime commitment. And all we can think of is "What in the heck have I just done??" And all the self doubt we've had for years comes crashing back onto us. It's pretty overwhelming. Look for support in your friends and family and don't worry about those that will have snarky comments, etc. Remember, you did this for YOU. Not for THEM.

Thank you everyone. I still haven't been able to stop crying. This has just been overwhelming. I was fine....excited about today. I love my job and I love my co-workers. I even love my boss! LOL I am disappointed in myself that I am not emotionally "with it" today. No matter how much I tell myself that everything will be okay....I cannot stop crying.

I appreciate your input and advise. I know I made the right decision but I didn't know it was going to be this mentally trying. I'll get through it, just as you all have. :sad:

Thanks again!

I dam near woke up from anesthesia crying. It was embarrassing and strange to me. I dont really ever cry. I cried in front of everyone, I could not compose myself at times. At times people would say it was because "I missed my daugter" or anesthesia while i would quickly blame it there, it was not that. I thought, Jesus Mary and Joseph what have done to myself.. and that feeling stays with me today 5 days out... It is not as persistent and overwhelming, but I am freaking scared and wondering if I am strong enough to loose the weight or I went through all of this for nothing. I was excited about that band and had little fears before hand. It was almost like someone took all my blankie away and I have to try and fall asleep with out for the first time. Crying now... I really did not understand my emotional ties to food until after the surgery. But now they are front and center.

i m glad i m not the only one feeling like crazy

i thought losing weight would make me feel better , and it does but i fear gaining weight , i check my self daily and wonder have i gained weight, i fear going on the scale. there r days when i eat hardly anything, just drink coffee and there r dayus where i m hungry to no end. i hope i do not sound like a whiner ,but i feel over whelmed and the old feelings of food come back. i feel obsssed with getting fills, and want the max fill . i noted that i do alot of self cntrol verses band control.

sound familiar to anyone ????

also my hair is falling out like crazy !!!!!

Had surgery on a Monday......cried the whole next Friday. Over everything....it's a combination of: the magnitude of what we're going through, hunger, a bit of discomfort and in my opinion...anesthsia!

I can certaintly relate to the crying episodes and all the mental "stuff". It was constant for about 2-3 weeks and then subsided BUT occasionally rears it's head again. I have been told a lot was the anestia (sp) I think it played apart along with ALL the other issues. I had surgey on 9/23 and still get those feelings when doing something new. We will make it I am sure.Take care

Hi Everyone, My doctor also told me that women may have more emotions because as you lose weight the hormones are released from the fat that you are losing and they are all of a sudden rushed into your blood stream. As you start to stabilize it will get better. Also they told me that is when I should seek help from a therapist to work through these issues. I did seek help and I am glad that I did. :Yawn: If it keeps happening you may need to let your doctor know to get help.

Katie K.

Ok, I am not a doctor, but here is a theory I have heard.

When you remove the carbs from your diet, your serotonin levels can play havoc. Low serotonin can cause depression and anxiety. So my guess is that this is normal.

I am already on a low dose antidepressant, so I find it has helped me..

My best advice is call your doctor, talk to a professional.. take care of yourself..

God Bless PAXIL!! Though I have been weepy too. Over dopey stuff too.

I guess we r all having our moments, just noted , i have been stuffing my face , emotional eating again ,rears its head evry so often

What have done to have lost so much.

Any suggestions