simonsaysbaby

I have made it four days. Four long days since surgery.. Four days towards a new me and a better life. Four days further away from the pain I had that first night when I thought I might die, lol. But now, I think I am afraid of food. Weird. I am still on like the cream soups and liquids, but am scared to death to add "real" food. Scared it will get stuck. I have been struggling with lots of nausea and tummy turning. I also had hernia surgery on my diaphragm at the same time, making breathing a bit painful. I am getting there. I am just nervous, and anxious about food. I almost puked last night due to the nausea (meds help a bit) but was able to breathe through it. This is so new to me. Is anyone else afraid of food?? I know when the time comes I can eat I will take it slow. I am most nervous for my first fill, and what that restriction will feel like, how that will change what I am able to do now, like swallow my pills cut in half etc....I will do this. I can do this. I just feel a little lost and confused tonight. Hoping this is the right place to come and get some support. Thanks.

I was banded the 17th. I also had a hiatal hernia repair done at the same time. That is my biggest source of pain right now. Not feeling the best. Pretty down, actually. I know I will feel better soon, but man it hurts to breathe. I am having minimal if any pain from incisions, its the darn hernia surgery that is causing my pain with every breath. I lost 45 lbs prior to my surgery, but still have quite a ways to go. I am still up 5 from the fluid from surgery, but I know that will go down in time. Just sipping on my clear liquids and looking forward to full liquids starting tomorrow. Then I can have a shake again and help some of the hunger and energy issues. Been having lots of nausea, but the meds seem to be helping take the edge off of that. It sure is a process and quite the journey. I know it will be worth it.

I shouldn't really jump in because I am not banded yet...I will be in 6 days. BUT, I struggle with extreme anxiety and occasional depression. I am a huge proponent of medication. I am on Effexor as well as Clonopin, which in the last 3 months have changed me from being almost unable to leave the house without an attack to a normal functioning person. The best part is, that the Effexor works so well for me, that I rarely need the rescue clonopin anymore. I am hoping I don't have regression when banded, but if I do, we will work through it. I do have to change my dose from an extended release to immediate release and that starts next week, hoping that won't mess me up now that we have found such a great med for me. I can't crush the Ex release so it won't be an option for me anymore as the pills are pretty big. Best of luck with your anxiety. You aren't alone!!!

I am a July 7th bander! Getting excited and nervous. I am struggling with the liquid diet, but I know it's short term. So far, one kernel of corn is all I have eaten in the 8 days on it. That was kind of a mistake, too, lol. Atkins shakes are what I am using. And I did drink some broth the other night, ohhhhh how delicious the salt was. Going to do it tonight again. Had my pre op appt with nurses and doctor today, and am down 10 lbs in 8 days, bringing my 6 month prep loss to 42 lbs. I am cleared for surgery!!!!! Anyone else in the Rochester, MN area??? Just wondering! Good luck to everyone!

I get my band put in on July 7. Doing really well on the liquid diet as far as compliance, but boy I am not enjoying it much. My energy is shot. I am so nervous. I am working so hard on my addiction to food, and I know this will be a struggle the rest of my life. The band will provide the physical accountability I need to be successful long term at weight loss. Portion control or puke. Glad to join this months group!