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Almost 1 Week Since Banding! And It's Lookin Up!

This week has been so full of ups and downs! But as the days progress and my stamina increases, the ups are far outweighing the downs. I'm still struggling some with a liquid diet (and still have one whole week more to go), but today I finally found a sense of peace in not having to worry about what I'll have for lunch or dinner or snack, or whatever. It's simply not the many options - I have soup, a protein shake, or juice mixed with protein powder, and that's about it. I am actually enjoying the simplicity. I would LOVE to eat and chew something, but I wouldn't even if it was sitting in front of me... mostly because I'm scared of what would happen if it gets stuck or whatever, and I am DONE throwing up for awhile. So taking it easy is much... well, easier.   I've gotten to talk with some people on here, and am really loving meeting new people and where they are in their process of banding. It's so encouraging to talk to someone who is a month out from me, or a year out, or those who haven't gotten banded yet and have the excitement for the unknown! Looking forward to trying some new soup recipes, maybe a taco cheese soup or tomato-y lasagna/spaghetti soup   Still no regrets!
Christy.Lynn

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3 Days After Banding

I got banded on Wednesday, and today (Saturday) I'm having a hard time consuming much of anything. I just might die if I look at another protein shake, and I don't want anything... but I'm hungry enough that I don't feel good. My mind has me thinking I'm sick because my stomach doesn't feel good, so all I want to eat is toast or spaghetti noodles (things I would eat if I had the flu).   On a positive note, I'm down 7 pounds since Wednesday morning! I didn't throw up yesterday! Funny how the little things mean so much . And I still haven't had a moment where I wish I wouldn't have done this. Sure, there's lots of things I *want* to eat right now, but nothing that has made me want to take it all back.   I knew the emotional aspect of this whole thing would be difficult, but it's been a little more intense than I thought it would be. I'm having quite the pity party right now, and would like to knock it off. I did this for my health, my future, and for my self-esteem. I'm 24 years old and tired of fighting with my weight for my whole life. 4 years ago, I lost 50 pounds all by myself, and now I'm about 70 pounds higher than that. Mom had a bypass in 2006 and dad just got a sleeve 3 weeks ago. I'm really looking forward to a month from now when I'm into a rhythm, back to work, and losing weight steadily. My fiance and I are going to get married this winter once I get the majority of my weight off (I wanna look half way decent lol) and I'm looking forward to moving out and developing new eating habits with my husband. Thankfully, he's much healthier than I am, and while I don't want to rely on him for strength, it will be nice to move out of my parents house where I've lived for 16 years and it's become my haven for eating...   I'm gonna try to drink a protein shake to get this "hunger" feeling to go away. I've heard of this hunger thing before, but never knew what it mean til now lol
Christy.Lynn

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