Well as I have personally never known anybody my age or in college who was banded I really didn't know how that would effect my overall banding experience. I feel like there has already been some challenges in the short time I have been back to school.

I wish that I had informed the nurses at campus health previous to getting surgery because I spoke with them for the first time today and they were extremely helpful and supportive.

The nurses on staff are helping me set up an appointment with themselves and the dining services nutritionist to make certain that the dining hall starts serving things that I specifically need to eat.

I am SOOO grateful to them for this because I have been having a very difficult time the past week trying to eat anything that is offered in the cafeteria. I have been mostly buying my own food and preparing it which was a waste of the meal plan that I am being forced to keep paying $2000 a semester for. Now that this issue is being dealt with I am relieve beyond belief. I guess we will see how the situations pans out.

It was also nice having the nursing staff on campus know about my band because they were extremely supportive and I find that nice to have support form a medical perspective while I am away at school. Both women were genuinely interested in the surgery and my personal experience, neither of them knowing exactly how the band works perviously. I was glad I went to visit them today and they encouraged me to stop by often and let them know my progress or just chat.

So overall today was mostly good heres hoping tomorrow is even better.

That's good that you found some support on your campus. I remember when I was in college that it could be stressful at times, so suport is a really good thing. Good call on the meal plan. Wow 2000.00 a semester is ridiculous! Good Luck!

I agree the best thing is now you have people you can share with that will not judge you and will support you. It sounds like they are interested in helping you with food choices as well. I have the band and when I visit me two young adults at school I have to make wise choices. I am in the food industry and feel talking to the food service director along with a nurse will also be supportive. Keeping in mind the protein first. These people want to please so you took the first step to help yourself. Good luck and Best wishes on your journey. It sure is not easy for any of us. You should not have to spend any extra money on groceries if you are already paying for a meal plan and these meals plans must accommodate your health needs. Hope all goes well. imluckydog

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! I'm so glad you have that extra support and even better that they are helping you out with the meal plan food. Being in college is tough, being overweight in college is tougher (that I know first hand). This must feel overwhelming at times, but you are going to be SO glad that you did it. Take care of yourself!!