A Newcomer To The Lap Band Scene

[workinprogress0180 9]

Hello all,

This is the first time I have ever done anything like this. I recently got banded 3 days ago, and my emotions are all over the place. I really miss my relationship with food. I am 5'2", 229lbs. My last weight in prior to surgery was 243. I hope I am successful with the lapband. I got sick of struggling with my weight. I am so hungry that I actually miss having Optifast ....I look forward to and welcome all comments from people who can relate. Thank you in advance...

[workinprogress0180 9]

Hello all,

This is the first time I have ever done anything like this. I recently got banded 3 days ago, and my emotions are all over the place. I really miss my relationship with food. I am 5'2", 229lbs. My last weight in prior to surgery was 243. I hope I am successful with the lapband. I got sick of struggling with my weight. I am so hungry that I actually miss having Optifast ....I look forward to and welcome all comments from people who can relate. Thank you in advance...

[psychnurse 2]

Welcome!

I am 5 weeks post op and things are much better. When I was banded 11/21/11, I woke up from the anesthesia and thought "what the hell did I just do?". Things got better from there but I have had a few days where I was very weepy and depressed the first one being 3 days out like you! We have had such a close love hate relationship with our food, that doesnt go away immediately and takes time. This does go away. Just look to the board for help and encouragement. It does get better. I am actually starting to really lose and boy it feels good! Hang in there!