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Today was a tough day for a multitude of reasons. I was banded 6 days ago. My 12 month old son has been sick for two weeks. Every day it seams as if there is a new symptom. He has been to the Dr 3 times in the past two weeks.Today after taking my son to the Dr. only to find out he may need stronger medication. I was wiped out. As I was leaving the Dr.s office still concerned about him, all I could think about was food. I should mention I was not hungry at this point. I so badly wanted the comfort of stuffing my mouth full of some unhealthy food and binge to to numb my feelings or quiet my panic. I have never done or taken drugs. I don't drink but I now understand that somewhere along the line food became something it is not. Food became my Novocaine... after a problem I ate and didn't feel anything. At least that is what I thought. Now I realize I still felt something after I ate it wasn't numbness it was sadness. I did not give into to my instincts or indulge in my temptations. I finally gave something back to myself... Respect. By not indulging in food I was forced to deal and to feel. Now as I write this I realize just what a precious journey we are all on. I look forward to getting to know myself again. this time around I promise to take better care of me so I can continue to take care of the ones I love!

Today was a tough day for a multitude of reasons. I was banded 6 days ago. My 12 month old son has been sick for two weeks. Every day it seams as if there is a new symptom. He has been to the Dr 3 times in the past two weeks.Today after taking my son to the Dr. only to find out he may need stronger medication. I was wiped out. As I was leaving the Dr.s office still concerned about him, all I could think about was food. I should mention I was not hungry at this point. I so badly wanted the comfort of stuffing my mouth full of some unhealthy food and binge to to numb my feelings or quiet my panic. I have never done or taken drugs. I don't drink but I now understand that somewhere along the line food became something it is not. Food became my Novocaine... after a problem I ate and didn't feel anything. At least that is what I thought. Now I realize I still felt something after I ate it wasn't numbness it was sadness. I did not give into to my instincts or indulge in my temptations. I finally gave something back to myself... Respect. By not indulging in food I was forced to deal and to feel. Now as I write this I realize just what a precious journey we are all on. I look forward to getting to know myself again. this time around I promise to take better care of me so I can continue to take care of the ones I love!

I was banded this past Friday. I made the decision to tell only family and friends. The people I work with think I am on a medically supervised diet similar to Lindora. If I could offer any advice it would be to take a week off after the surgery if you are not telling your employer. I went back to work the following Monday after my surgery and was very bothered by my bra rubbing on my stitches and a slight pain from the incision sites. Since I did not tell anyone at work about the surgery I was left to deal with being uncomfortable in silence. My family and friends are very supportive. Several people including my husband thought it was an unnecessary decision. Loosing weight should be something I am capable of doing myself with out surgery. However once I explained why I thought the band would work for me they grew to accept my decision too. I could not have entered into this journey without the support of I have received. I know I am truly blessed. My friend once told me that I would be surprised how many people are in my corner if I only opend up and said what I was doing. She was right once I decieded to open up to those I love. It became clear how much I was supported and loved back. Good luck on your journey! I hope you get all the support you need to get you through this new chapter in your life.

Hi maddoggy2665, I am glad to hear you are not in much pain. I made a mistake is going back to work too quickly and I was uncomfortable all day long. Did your food stay down? I am only 3 days on the protein shakes and I'm bored. I found some other solutions like Isopure and the juice vials. The each contain around 35 grams of proteins. Take care! Donna

Friday, April 17th I was given a 2nd chance at life. A happier, slimmer, healthier life. I had the lap band surgery because I was getting nowhere with my weight loss on my own. I was going the other way. I was gaining 7 pounds per year. Yikes. Currently, I am in very little pain from the incision sites. However i have this horrible pain on the left shoulder. I am not hungry and every time I see food on the TV it makes queasy. I was a bit annoyed:scared2: when my husband brought home Carl's Jr for the kids for lunch. The condensation from the cups made me want a big gulp of soda. I need to resign myself to the fact that I became overweight by eating too many unhealthy foods. I know what they taste like.... Therefore I am not missing anything! Right!!!! Hello chicken broth, protein:tounge_smile::scared2: shakes, and skinny jeans!

Friday, April 17th I was given a 2nd chance at life. A happier, slimmer, healthier life. I had the lap band surgery because I was getting nowhere with my weight loss on my own. I was going the other way. I was gaining 7 pounds per year. Yikes. Currently, I am in very little pain from the incision sites. However i have this horrible pain on the left shoulder. I am not hungry and every time I see food on the TV it makes queasy. I was a bit annoyed:scared2: when my husband brought home Carl's Jr for the kids for lunch. The condensation from the cups made me want a big gulp of soda. I need to resign myself to the fact that I became overweight by eating too many unhealthy foods. I know what they taste like.... Therefore I am not missing anything! Right!!!! Hello chicken broth, protein:tounge_smile::tounge_smile: shakes, and skinny jeans!