Hi JLRay, I just got banded 4 days ago. I'm feeling great, I'm not hungry, never got nauseated, never needed the pain med and I'm so looking forward to being less fat, maybe even "thinner". I'm hoping that I too will drop about 40 lbs in 3 months. That's awesome ! I have a military ball to go to with my boyfriend in Oct. I really want to look good by then. I agree with you about being careful who you tell. Just the few need-to-know people I've told, are wearing me out with questions. But at least they are all on my side, giving me total support and understanding. However, I've been keeping it a secret from my kids (9, 11) and just about everybody else because I don't want my ex to know how I'm spending the money he sends me. LOL. He likes to call me a "big fat lazy bitch". We'll see who gets the last laugh when I look good for my new man, who by the way, loves me just the way I am. This was entirely my desire for myself. Letting my ex pay for me to look good for another man is just something I deserve. Seeeee, revenge can often be healthy. LOL My only complaint thus far, in this first post-op week is that chicken broth and juice are boring me. Its work to stop thinking of food as my source of pleasure or entertainment, but I'm getting there. This is my first comment, about anything to anybody. If you, or anyone else new to the band wants to keep in touch with me, please do. Good luck to everyone. Cat
