The First Week After Banding Emotion...

[EllieD 1]

Hey everyone. I'm 23 and got banded last week. I'm having mixed emotions me feel over whelmingly sad and I'm not sure why. I'm still confused about a few things and feel like I'm constantly worried. Someone tell me it will all be worth it in the end...

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It will, and everything you're going through is totally normal. I remember thinking "oh my gosh what the hell have I done to myself?" and even crying more than once. My emotions were all over the board that first week or two.

The fact anesthetic and pain killers can make you rather emotional doesn't help, either.

Hang in there, it gets easier and much much better.

[Sojourner 2,446]

Hey everyone. I'm 23 and got banded last week. I'm having mixed emotions me feel over whelmingly sad and I'm not sure why. I'm still confused about a few things and feel like I'm constantly worried. Someone tell me it will all be worth it in the end...

Your body is now in the process of healing...and adjusting to literally a "new order" within you. Hormones which contribute to emotions and mood swings are gyrating, and your likely not feeling your best physically either.

The feelings you are describing are normal and do come with the "territory". All of your efforts and change in lifestyle will be worth it...your band is a very self empowering tool. You will determine the level of success you will have with it.

If you're feeling confused and over whelmed, this forum is a great place to ask questions and learn best practices from others who are on the same journey.

Best wishes for your success...

[lilbrigy 46]

hey, im 22 and 5 days post op the first three days were hell,, i was crying and pissed off and every one and so annoyed that i couldnt eat,, then yesterday i got up and had some energy m was so angry so i went for a walk,, the longer i walked, while it was a little uncomfortable, i started to notice i had more energy, and by the time i got home had a shower and my shake i had a nap and woke up feeling much better,, you just have to remember that this will all be positive,, this isnt the easy way out,, or the drastic option , but it is the best option for us, and it will work,, keep lookinh for other ppl's success stories, there is a girl on youtube, katie look her up her video's are amazingly helpful she talks about everything from the emotional ups n downs, to food and excerise and how her life is changing,

good luck, keep yourself busy , i weight and measure myself everyday as i find it help me keep the long term goal in mind,

[Summerrain 520]

Your up and down emotional state is very normal. I remember crying for no reason some days, it felt like it was for no reason till I worked out why. My reasons were mourning food, go figure, as if i couldn't ever eat again! It's a huge change from pre banding and it takes emotional adjusting.

I'm three months banded now and I am so much happier, even though I have a long way to go. All the emotional ups and downs are worth it when you look in the mirror each week and see yourself getting smaller and smaller....

If you need to cry have a good cry, get it out of your system, a good cry from time to time can be a good thing.

Months from now you'll think back and think why oh why did I ever cry, lol.

[lilbrigy 46]

how much weight have you lost so far ?? how long till you csn physically see a difference

[EllieD 1]

I haven't checked yet but I know the first month is about healing. I appreciate you're guys support. I'm def struggling with it! I hope it ends up worth it.

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[clw126 15]

I'm six days post op. I cried yesterday thinking I made the biggest mistake of my life. I find coming on here and reading success stories to help my mood. We knew what we were getting ourselves into and I will get better!

[lilbrigy 46]

yep found myself balling my eyes out about half an hour ago,, no real reason or idea why,, just today has been a **** day hungry and just sleepy and outta it,, but i just keep reminding myself that this is the road i chose cuz i dont want to be this large person any more,, so it WILL all be worth it in the end,,

[Rojasanoll 920]

It will get better. And for some reassurance to you, take a look around this great forum and look at the tickers and how much weight loss the posters have lost on their own journeys. It is truly amazing! Be proud of what you did in trying to lose weight, and get better health for you future. It's about You.

Best wishes

[a1990 55]

I got banded on the 3rd and I had the same thing and still having a little problems with it you have just completely changed your life still and your body is going thorough so BIG changes , but I'm down 8lbs since surgery so that make things all better , good luck with your journey

[Joy1961 134]

Hey everyone. I'm 23 and got banded last week. I'm having mixed emotions me feel over whelmingly sad and I'm not sure why. I'm still confused about a few things and feel like I'm constantly worried. Someone tell me it will all be worth it in the end...

And you are not alone! Come here to "talk" and i also joined a support group through my drs office. Im counting on that when others dont understand what im going through.