RoseGarden

It's been very hard to stay positive. I've sort of cut myself off from everyone and am 'laying low' without much socializing at all. I don't know what will happen when I do get back to 'normal'. I have my follow up on 7/13 and am not sure what to expect. I know I really miss food; especially at night while watching tv. The Protein Shakes are getting really old though. I want something salty or crunchy or that I can at least CHEW. ughhhh

Ya lets not ask what next. That scares me..lol

I'm sure there are good things next too. Like being healthier and more active. Not to mention renewed self confidence and breaking the food addiction cycle.

Has anyone had bad breath. I have never had a problem with bad breath until now. Is anyone getting a tight pain in the middle of their chest? It feels like I have to burp but it's like it stays there.

Absolutely! Yes! I thought I just wasn't brushing well enough lately. I wonder if it's the Protein. We're all such a lovely bunch with our burping, bad breath, pain, lack of BMs, and stomach growling. It almost makes me afraid to ask 'what next'.

Has anyone else tried the Special K Protien Water? It's a little too sweet but I cut it with water. There don't seem to be enough hours in the day to drink all they say you should. How many meals are recommended for most of you? Is 6 pretty standard?

I was banded 6/29 and have one more week of liquids to go. I've never 'blogged' or even commented on any site before - I think I'm called a 'lurker'. Anyway - I read these threads and can't believe how much better I feel about everything I'm experiencing - because I'm not alone. Even when I was considering call it 'burp-land' instead of lap-band surgery.