Peaceful1

I heard the anesthesia has hormones in it that make us wacky. I don't want to deal with people either. Your doctor actually told you your mood would change? How?

Omg! I'm very scared now! I feel awful for Sirley....I was banded on Monday and now I'm freaking out

Ugh I still can't get the app to load properly

"Shirlies passing?" Did someone die?

Omg! That information wants me to take the band out right now!!! What do you do to create a stuck episode?!?

This information scares the crap out of me....m

I tried uploading the myfitnesspal app onto my android...but it doesn't seem to work! Anyone have a good link for an app?

How do you know exactly if you're having a stuck episode? What does it feel like?

Can you stretch it from drinking too fast?

Sorry to be a downer. I had my surgery on Monday. This morning I had a huge anxiety attack, thinking "Im going to die" for no reason. Im a little light headed, could be the nicotine gum I chewed to get through the anxiety, but now my thoughts are just all over the place. For some reason, I keep thinking that any moment,something will go wrong, and I will die. I know this isn't rational, but I can't stop the thoughts. There was alot of drama surrounding my surgery. My mother was harassing me, and did everything in her power to stop me from having this surgery. She even made death threats to my surgeon, and I literally had an entire security team outside my room, because they feared for my safety. I had my best friend by my side, but all of the drama messed with my head. My mother then called me yesterday and officialy disowned me from the family because I had this surgery. Even though Im 30, and have never been close to her, somehow her manipulation has entered my brain, and now Im questioning my decision to have surgery. I know this is nuts, just had to vent it out.

Ok, now Im having major anxiety, because I was never told no more than 4 oz. At a time! So, what does 4 oz. look like in a measuring cup? 1/2 cup? I need an exact measurement please.

Ok, now Im having major anxiety, because I was never told no more than 4 oz. At a time! So, what does 4 oz. look like in a measuring cup? 1/2 cup? I need an exact measurement please.

If I discover discomfort everytime after a workout, the lap band won't work for me. I called my surgeon yesterday, and he said I should have no discomfort at all after any type of exercise, when I'm healed enough to hit the gym, he'd better be right! Or it's back to the operating room I go! Lol

I want you all to know how deeply I appreciate your kind thoughts and words. I feel a bit better today. Was able to obtain some liquid anxiety medication from my Dr, and just had a phone session with my therapist. One day at a time. Thank you all again. You are amazing.

But when I think of tightness, I think of discomfort. That's not ok, considering I plan to work out everyday...

Hello all.. I was banded on Monday, recovery has had it's ups and downs. Im wondering what the mental/emotional recovery was for everyone. Does it ever freak you out knowing there is a foreign object in your body? I've had this thought alot...Im wondering if it's just me. How do heal your spirit? Not just your body?

Yeah, Im quite astounded at the difference in post-op instructions. Im also concerned about posts I read in the fitness section that say the band feels tight after a workout!! That's not ok at all!! Wtf

Oh no! This is not good news at all!! I would hate to feel a tightness after working out! Oh no..

I was banded on the 17th, no bm yet...what is a menu map?

Thank you so much. I do plan on having ongoing counseling....the support of this forum has helped me through sooo much. I can't thank you all enough.

Thank you so much. I did start seeing a therapist 2 weeks ago. Thank you for your support. Surgery went well, he did a hernia repair also, didn't even know I had one. Im still having gas pain, and I can't wait to get these staples out because I can't stand looking at them!

Yay!! thank you!

I want to upload a profile pic from my android app,.how do I do that?

Thank you all for your input and support. I've heard people either completely fall in love with their band, or they hate it. I really want to love mine. I know this is just the beginning. I am seeing a therapist. It's been a rough road with all of the family drama, but in my heart I believe I made the right choice...

Sorry! Im still blonde! How do I get to the profile option?