First emotional breakdown today...

[HarleyNana 10]

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.

[casinocat74 0]

This website has been a huge help!! Without it I wouldn't know what to do next!!

[ReneBean 3]

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

[CLMinFla 0]

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...

[casinocat74 0]

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!!!