Ginner66

I hope you are doing well after getting your band this week. My biggest problem was the gas pain in my shoulders and neck--I got some relief with warm moist heat, alternating at times with ice. Take is easy!

I got my band on 6/11/12, and my father died unexpectedly 6/14/12. I stuck to diet well even with the added stress, but on the day of his funeral, I just feel like I went crazy. I was supposed to stay with the pureed foods all this week, but the evening of the funeral. I ate twizzlers (chewed up very well) and chocolate. I am concerned that I have caused damage, but I feel ok besides some bloating and gas after my big cheat. I thought I would try back on protein shakes today to get me back on track and to stop the sugar craving. Any advice?

I am from Portage (close to Johnstown) hope you are all doing well. I was banded by Dr. Marley June 11, 2012. Appointment on Monday to be allowed to go to full band diet (I hope anyway).

thank you for your condolences and for the encouragement. Had I not gotten my lap band when I did I probably would have downed a couple pounds of candy, cookies and chips over this grief process. Going to the doctor Monday and should be put on "regular" diet now. Thanks again. I am glad I found this site to share experiences. God Bless you all on your journey to be healthier!

I got my band on 6/11/12, and my father died unexpectedly 6/14/12. I stuck to diet well even with the added stress, but on the day of his funeral, I just feel like I went crazy. I was supposed to stay with the pureed foods all this week, but the evening of the funeral. I ate twizzlers (chewed up very well) and chocolate. I am concerned that I have caused damage, but I feel ok besides some bloating and gas after my big cheat. I thought I would try back on protein shakes today to get me back on track and to stop the sugar craving. Any advice?