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I am 7 days post op (banded 10/18/11) I am an emotional wreck. I cry at nothing, for no reason, is anyone else having this issue. I am on total liquid diet (for 30 days) and am only 7 days into this, and I am starving, my stomach just growls all day long. I have been drinking the Protein shakes as advised by my doctor but the last 2 days have literally had to gag them down, and not becuase they taste terrible, I am just struggling to even drink them. The thought of another Protein shake literally has me gagging. Does anyone have suggestions? I am also still having lots of pain, especially when I cough, burp, or getting in and out of bed. I am trying to keep moving and taking as little pain meds as possible (they make me so tired) I guess bottom line I feel like I am going crazy, only a week into this and already wondering if I made the right choice... Help! Any advise or words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated, I am sure I am not alone in all these "after surgery" issues On a final note... WHEN CAN I TAKE A BATH? I am dying to just sit and soak

I took 3 full weeks. And I am really glad I did, gave me a chance to get used to the new diet and fully recover before returning. I could have been back easily after 2 as I was feeling really good, but I am really glad I took the 3.

Hi! I was (still am) really struggling with the Protein, however, if you go to the Lapband.com websight there are some really YUMMY recipies for protien shakes on there. I actually really like my shakes with some of these recipies. Also I found some Unflavored protein stuff that you can add to anything. I even add it to my Poweraid and Soup broth, kind of makes it a funny color but you cant taste it! Hope that helps

All I can say is WOW! Thank you Amy for this. Being newly banded (10/18) this was wonderfully inspriational to me!

I am 1 week post op. Going for my 1 week follow appointment tomorrow. I am really hoping to be able to take 3 weeks off work, I sure dont feel ready to head back to work yet, but according to all of my docs info most people return in 7-10 days. Just wondering how much time people took off from work before returning full time. Also, kind of an odd Q but I am also wondering about intimacy, did people wait weeks? Months? Or just go with how you feel?

I am one week out, days 2-4 were the worst! I cried about NOTHING! I am very emotional, but each day seems to get a little better! I have also had the feeling of regret, but I just sit down and think WHY DID I DO THIS IN THE FIRST PLACE, the ultimate goal (shopping for those smaller clothes, my health, etc etc) knowing that IT IS GOING TO GET BETTER, gets me through the days. I loved to eat, so giving up that relationship with food is hard. Just look ahead to the ultimate prize! Another blogger also suggested to keep a notebook to write in, the good, the bad, the ugly etc. Just to get all your emotions out, I am going to start that too, may feel good to just get it out of my system. Everyone keeps saying how much easier this will get, and I believe them! Keep you chin up! Good luck in your journey!

I bought some baby food too, and have just used a baby spoon and taken really small bites, have not had any trouble with that, a nice break from the Protein. I also found some smoothie mixes in the frozen foods at walmart and mix my protein with those, actually not to bad, can hardly taste the chalk Frozen popcicles and sugar free fudgecicles also are a nice change. We will get through this, I just keep telling myself, shopping for small clothes will be SO WORTH ALL THIS! Someone also suggested to me to keep a journal, write down anything, the good, the bad the ugly, frustrations, emotions etc. Doodle whatever you need to get all those feelings on paper, I am going to try that too, sure cant hurt... Good luck with your journey!

Tan_ya, THANK YOU~ You had some great words of wisdom, I am glad I am not really loosing my mind! The journal idea rocks! I am going to start that today, jot down the good, the bad and the ugly! I really appreciate the time you took to repond to my post! And it is sure nice to know others have had / are having similar issues! The best of luck to you on your journey, in the end it will ALL BE WORTH IT! Thanks again

YES WE CAN DO THIS! and we WILL. I just keep telling myself the end result will be worth every ounce of suffering through the liquids and protein! The best of luck to you as well, look forward to seeing your progress!

Jeremy I have been making my own, just getting very sick of them, if you have some recipies I would love to try them, always game for new ideas!

I was banded 10/18/2011. So glad to have found this websight, nice to see that so many others have the same questions, frustrations, worries etc that I do. Lots of great answers on here. I am also struggling with "gas" pain, and struggling with the Protein shakes. Doing fine with other liquids but I am already sick of the protein, and my doc says 30 day liquid diet, 1 week down! Looking forward to seeing everyone progress, The best of luck to all of you! One question, how do you get the cute little "weight loss ticker" thing on all your posts? I love that, but havent figured out how to do it? Again I am wishing all of you the best, and look forward to this journey "together"

I I am so with you. I was banded on 10/18 so I am only 1 week post op. the first few days were ok, but the last 2 days I find myself constantly thinking about food. I am on liquid diet for the first month, so have only been eating soup broth, and my protein shakes. I did find some really good protein shake recipies on the Lap band websight, but am at the point if I drink one more of those things I think I may vomit. Just thinking about drinking one makes my stomach churn. If anyone has suggestions or good recipies, please share, I am stuggling too!