bri_belcher

I had surgery three days ago.... And my family has literally cooked almost all of my favorite foods in front of me...eaten them in front of me... And it's nothing to them. I realize that I can't keep them from eatin what they want to eat.... But GOD seriously? Is it crazy of me to wish they had some consideration? I am currently sitting on the couch across from my family while they're eating tacos and chips with my mom's home made guacamole... Which happens to be one of my favorite meals. Is it stupid that I want to cry? Is it always gonna be this hard or will I become tougher over time? Help!

It's getting easier now. Actually a lot better since my doc let me add some mushies early. Having something with substance has helped.

I was banded less than a week ago and I've lost 16 pounds. Is this scary/normal? Should I be worried? I havent had much of an appetite and I've been trying to drink some protein but when I drink too much I want to puke. Should I call my doctor and voice my concerns? Or is this normal from being on liquids? Help a sista out.

Yes I did have some issues they stopped thankfully! Now I can keep stuff down. I've been eating creamy Soup and trying to drink Protein shakes. I've been eating very little. My body can not tell if I'm hungry or sore so it's hard because I know i should be consuming more protein.

Thanks! I'm just worried cause I am actually pretty muscular and im not sure if I'm losing muscle. I have noticed a dramatic change in my stomach area fat wise. So maybe I should just take it for what it is. I do need more vitamin intake though. I'm just not sure if I'm doing this right. Don't wanna mess up.

I had my band put in on friday the 20th so I'm going on day 4. I have had a lot of trouble keeping even clear liquids down. Ive thrown up several times and Its very painful every time on my incisions. I try to hold something soft against them If that helps. I'm just worried about the constant nausea. I have gotten rid of a lot of gas from the gas bubble and I don't know if maybe this is Just my stomach complaining about having something new implanted or what... Cause I have officially held down very little nourishment since surgery.... Is this healthy? What can I do to get rid of constant nausea and vomiting? I'm miserable over here and need all the tips and tricks I can get....

To answer some questions... No one else in my family is overweight. It's always been just me. I absolutely know that I can't control what they eat and they know I'm not trying to. The thing that bothered me was the blatant eating them in front of me. I know I have to be strong. If I didnt realize that I would have never gone through the process to get the band. I know this will be hard work. I am just struggling emotionally. Thanks for your support guys.

I started my pre surgery diet a week ago saturday.... and I was doing awesome. I even lost a few pounds. It all went down hill when my boyfriend and I decided to go to Vegas on a whim to have one last fun weekend before my surgery. I even went shopping for milk and brought my little blender with us. Somehow, I couldn't do it. I ate badly on sunday and a little bit today.... and I feel terrible. I'm supposed to be preparing for surgery and I feel like such a screw up... like I don't deserve the band because I couldn't just fight temptation over the weekend. Am I crazy for feeling this way? Is there hope for me? Or am I being way too hard on myself? I am all set to continue the diet and I am determined to get back on track. I get banded on friday the 20th and I'm so ready. I just need some advice as to how I should deal with the fact that I cheated. Should I move on and drop it? Or use this as an example of how bad I felt when I cheated... so that down the road I'll remember it and want to stay on track? I'm lost.

I was banded yesterday and luckily I was ok. I confessed to my surgeon what happened. He said I was ok. I did lose 8 pounds. I understand needing to lose fat around the liver. In my case I don't think he was super worried about that. Nevertheless I got back on the diet and did great the rest of the time. Thanks for all your opinions

just made this hope to be at least 5 more pounds down before surgery. is that a good goal?

thanks ladies!! i am just going to do my best to get back on track and be really serious this week! i am determined!

I have been wondering the same thing... because i'm part of a roller derby team and my doctor said it might not be good cause i'd 'get elbowed in it'... but the same surgeon apparently puts the port in the lower abdomen and sews it to the muscle.... so i'm thinking i am not gonna get elbowed in the lady parts lol. it still makes me very upset to think of giving up derby. i want to know the same thing.

My name is Bri and i've been going through the process to get the band since june 2011. Yesterday I recieved approval and my surgery is on January 20th. I'm excited, nervous, scared... you name it. I'm only 25 years old and I never thought I would be in this position... but I'm ready to change my life. I am the heaviest I've ever been.... 285. WOW that number makes me so sad. This has been such a painful journey for me... I've been tormented by myself and others my entire life for being overweight. I have gone through depression... physical pain... I am ready for some positive changes. In June I will be finishing my masters degree in social work and I am looking forward to having confidence for my career search. I joined this site because I really need the help and support! I just want to be healthy and have some confidence. I will need all the support I can get! I start my pre op liquid diet tomorrow! wish me luck...

Thankyou all so much! I am so excited to change my life. Cathy i would love to be your diet buddy

they told me that things like joint pain, low energy, sleep apnea, and other physical problems could be considered co morbidities. i was worried about the same thing since i'm young and don't have things like diabetes and high bp, etc. try not to worry, you never know. it could work out. mine did and i'm going in for surgery on january 20th. good luck!

My surgery is on january 20th and i'm SUPER nervous!!! I think my mom is even more nervous than I am. I've been waiting 7 months for this. I'm more worried about the fact that every family celebration we have is centered around food. How do I stop myself from getting depressed about this?