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Welp I have been banded for almost two weeks, and have been doing well with my food intake. Luckily my MD is "aggressive" [his words] with getting me back to solid food, which has been going well! BUT I am so emotional!!! The last few days I have just been down in the dumps, and emotional about the change. Craving foods that I shouldn't eat, which I haven't gave in to. Is this normal? Food has always been my friend, my confidant, and go to when I am emotional, and now I am trying to break up with it..... at least this is how I feel. Like our relationship is breaking up.... I know kind of sick huh? I want this so bad, and I will succeed! I may fall sometimes, or trip up but I really do want this to work and am willing to give it my all!

I am a nurse in an ICU, and almost felt the feeling of shame at first that I couldnt do this on my own. After talking with a few of my closest friends and family and realizing that they were there to support me, and that I made this decision for me not anyone else, I began to tell my co workers. They have all been supportive and asked a lot of questions so they can better understand it too! There are some who dont seem as supportive, and just ignore the topic when it is brought up but I just ignore those folks and dont spend the time explaining to them what this journey will do for me and what it entails. I had my band placed 04/01, and have received a ton of "check in" messages from my co workers which made me realize that they can help me with this journey if I allow them too! I agree that you have to be ready for those that dont understand or agree, but sometimes the support you can receive will help you too! Good luck to you!

I had surgery yesterday, and I am on liquids for a week. But he called it anything you can drink through a straw or pour out of the pitcher. Cream soups and broth are whats on the diet for me along with lots of G2. Good luck tp you!

Welp, let the journey to a new me begin! I had surgery this morning, and so far so good! Just a little sore, and taking in my liquids as ordered. I am so excited to take this journey, and that this forum is here for the support!

Didnt sleep well last night, but not so sore today.... still taking in liquids and been up walking around. Each day will get better right?

Hi my name is Jessica, and I had my consultation a week ago. I have Humana insurance, so it is a 6 month process to get the surgery approved. But my journey has begun. I am nervous and excited about making the decision to move forward with this journey, and am hoping this six months fly by. Any words of advice on how to prepare emotionally or mentally for the surgery as I wait out the six months?