HarleyNana 10 Posted December 20, 2005 You're so right, it is wonderful to know you can come here any time, day or night and find support from your fellow bandsters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casinocat74 0 Posted December 21, 2005 This website has been a huge help!! Without it I wouldn't know what to do next!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReneBean 3 Posted December 21, 2005 I am not sure if my mood is related to my banding, or just general depression. I was warned about being depressed, but I thought I would be too excited about losing the weight. I was banded 3 weeks ago today-I am down 19 pounds. I am having no real problems with my band and am eating small amounts of pretty much whatever I like. So what's the problem? I am so down in the dumps. I can barely get myself out of bed. I haven't even sent my Christmas cards or finished decorating for the holidays-let alone wrap all of the presents for my family. I can barely force myself to go to work, even though we only have 2 more days until Christmas break. No matter how much I sleep, it's all I want to do. The only thing I can think to do is try to get more protein-I'm not using the powder like everyone recommends. I kicked caffeine before my surgery-so it's not withdrawal. I am just generally sad-apathetic...Is this part of the banding process-part of holiday stress-or a combination of both? It sounds a lot like depression. I hope you get past it soon. hugs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CLMinFla 0 Posted December 28, 2005 Teresa, I know how you feel. I was banded a year ago last Aug. I love food. It does get better... I was so depressed we could not go out and eat like we use to... I have learned to order small things and bring it home when I can not finish it. There are alot of things I have not eaten since I have been banded, but I choose other things... I also found out that if I just have a taste of something it satisfys me. My husband and I went to out to eat the other night and he ordered what he wanted and I ordered what I wanted... after eating some chips and cheese dip... I only ate a couple of bites of my main dish... brought it home and gave most to my daughter and ate some again the next day. I have lost 110 lbs so far and trust me it is worth not eating the foods I use to eat... it is all mental... so keep telling yourself that can eat again... just not a whole plate... When I looked at all my husband ate.. I could not believe I use to eat that much and probably more... I use to out eat HIM... God Bless you and Keep up the good work... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casinocat74 0 Posted December 29, 2005 Thankyou very much for the kind words. It has gotten a little easier, but I am sure once I get on mushies I will be ok. I am just really tired of all the cream Soups and liquids. But I see my doctor tomorrow so we will see if I get to move forward. Thanks again for your encouragement hun!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites