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I notice when I drink plenty of water, my loss is a bit better. It is funny how all Dr's are so different. I was eating about 1/2 cup per meal and was told that I actually wasn't eating enough! I am allowed up to 1 cup per meal. Preferably lean protein of course. I go for my first fill on Monday where I will get 4cc's. Hang in there, it will get better. Take it one day at a time! :thumbup: Cheryl

Oh boy, you sound just like I did! I was so depressed I wanted to find a Dr. to cut the damn band out! I know it is so hard at first, but believe me from someone who has been there (and maybe felt worse) it will get easier. I thought I wouldn't make it another day, but I hung in there and now I feel pretty good. I still have off days, but when I step on the scale I realize how worth it this will all be. Hang in there and feel free to send me a message anytime if you have any questions. :thumbup: Cheryl

Hello! My name is Cheryl & i am a 32 year old mom of a 13 year old & a 1 year old!! (both girls) I work part time, although I don't go back to work until Monday. Ok, so I was banded June 16th & the first few days were great! I had minimal pain and was up and walking shortly after recovery. Well after that, it all went downhill. I have asked God what i have done to myself. I hate to eat because it reminds me of everything I cannot have. I am depressed and cannot believe I did this to myself! (I have been to counseling, just on case anyone was going to suggest) I have no one really close by who knows what I am going through. I know from what I read that it will get better, but at this point I wish I had the money & a surgeon to get this thing out!!!!!!!!!!! Pathetic I know. Today is the start of mushies, although I tried some yesterday & they went fine. Hoping to talk with someone who went through this & is now happy.

Me too!! I was banded 6/16 with no fill either!! I am head hungry all the time!! However when my belly growls I try and make sure to eat protein. I get my fill 7/26 and the nurse said the Doc puts 4cc's in @ the first fill:scared2: A little nervous to go from nothing to 4, but I am sure it will be worth it when the pounds come off!! :thumbup:

Hi Patty!! Thank you for your suggestions. I am doing better everyday & have started helping someone I know that will be having surgery soon. It makes me feel good to be able to answer her questions!! :thumbdown: Cheryl

Hey Corliss, 203 lbs??!!!!!!!! WOW!! That is awesome!! Congrats! Thank you for your kind words & suggestions. I am so happy to hear of someone who has had such great success.:thumbdown: Cheryl

Jilla, Penn is so right..do not beat yourself up. We have just begun our journey and have not gotten to our "sweet" spot. You are doing fine! You are not gaining 20 lbs at a time. Plus, make sure u are not weighing yourself constantly. i did that in the beginning and it drove me crazy!! I would be down 6 lbs in the morning and up 5 in the afternoon. Take everything one day at a time. We did not get heavy overnight, so we will not get thin overnight either. Take care and remember, you are doing great!!! :confused:

Yep, I feel your pain!! I was just thinking the same thing last night that boy I could eat anything right now. (of course I don't!):confused: It's so frustrating!! But, this too shall pass and we will be loving our new healthy lives & bodies!! (at least that's what I keep telling myself)

Thank you for your kind words. I have to say, I am doing a lot better than I was. I know exactly what u mean about the mashed potatoes!! LOL:tt2: Congrats on the awesome weight loss!! There have been a couple of great people on here who have reached out to make me feel better & I truly appreciate them & now you!! Thanks again...

I was banded on 6/16 and I know what you mean by finishing your food and feeling a bit hungry. For me, I believe a lot of it was head hunger though. It still amazes me that small amount i can eat and get full. I do not get my fill for a while either. But like a bunch of the others said, in the beginning our stomachs are swollen and now that they are healing, the band is just sitting there, not really squeezing it too much. Once we have the fill, I think we will start to get that satisfied feeling. (at least i hope! LOL) Take care!! Cheryl:biggrin:

Oh boy, I had those stomach pains & plenty of loud noises!! The pain lasted the first week. Most of it for me was hunger pains, but your body will adjust. The gurgling slowed down after the first week too, but every now & then it starts up again!! (only noise, not the pain) Hang in there, this too shall pass!! Congrats on becoming a "bandster"

I am sorry you had to go through all that while trying to recover! I am glad you are back home and doing a bit better. Welcome to the "other side" LOL

Thank you for the heads up! i was hoping that would be the case. I am trying to keep the mind busy so it doesn't wander too much.

Hey Karen! Thanks for replying. Yeah, i hope going back to work does help. Every day, every second is a struggle! I know this too shall pass, but I just want to be happy again. I have not been myself since I did this. I will drop you an email soon, my email address starts the same as my username, so don't put me in the spam folder!! LOL:smile:

Yep, pretty much the same story here too!! I'm not going to lie, I am not out that far, but it has been rough mentally. I am learning to use my energy to do other things, instead of wondering what to eat next. I have lost a pretty good amount of weight for that short amount of time and am extremely happy for that!! It will take a lot of work on your end, but I am sure it will be well worth it in the end. I would take no health issues, & a longer life span over a pizza & fries any day!! LOL Seriously though, if you are ready to work hard to get healthy, it is an excellent choice!!:thumbdown:

If it is any consolation, I am asking myself all those questions & more! I was banded 6/16 and 2 days late I was sitting on my bed & crying saying what have I done to myself God? It is unfortunately more common than you think. This was a huge change to our body & mind. I spoke with a friend of mine who got the bypass about 1 year ago and she said she cried for the first 4 months! She did however promise me that it will get better/easier. She said as you start to see your weight go down and you start to feel better physically, your mind will also heal. Great job on getting professional help too!! Keep in touch. Feel free to send me messages and we can pull through this together!! <3 Cheryl:wub:

Congrats on the banding!! I was banded on June 16th and I have diarrhea too!! Just another fun "advantage" of being on liquids!! :thumbdown:

Oh Spud Mama I'm so sorry you are going through a rough time right now! I too am having a bit of post surgery depression. I was banded on 6/16 and I am hungry all the time. Not just mind hunger, but straight up growling, gurgling hunger pains!! 2 days after I got my band I was having some issues at home and I was so sad I was asking God "what have I done to myself"? You are not alone!! Please keep in touch and we will get through this together!! Cheryl :wub:

Hey there !! I had my surgery on June 16th! I am so sorry you had a rough time with the pain meds!! I know what you mean bu the fake burps!! I have those all day long and they drive me crazy...:biggrin: I just take everything hour by hour and try to think of the light at the end of the tunnel!! Keep in touch! Cheryl:wub:

Congrats Bonnie! 11lbs already? Awesome. I will be banded June 16th and not looking forward to liquids either, but hey whatever we need to do! Take care!! Cheryl:wub:

Hey everyone!! Good luck to all of us June Bandsters!! I am going to be banded on June 16th. I cannot wait to start this wonderful journey! :redface: