I want to cry. :(

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

Thanks everyone. That is exactly what I needed to hear. I'm wondering if it wouldn't be a good idea to increase my meds while I go through the beginning of this stage. I seem to be having minor freak outs and panic attacks every time something doesn't seem right.

That may be a valid option but you should discuss that with your doctor. Hang in there. It really does get better. I am almost 6 mos. out and 65 lbs down and loving it!!!

[Annie1976 11]

I am glad there are people on here like you who post their true feelings...what miss most is my friend called food I find myself bored because I can't eat... Hang in there it will get easier for both of us

[Stephleupagus 35]

Thanks, Annie.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

i felt (esp when my shoulder started hurting and i became bathroom queen) WTF was i thinking.......but i realized and this is what has got me through it all, that i have something to help me...to lose weight..i know right now you are healing and its sore and it hurts, but just imagine where you will be this time next year...that is what i think or tell myself .....congrats on your surgery hon.

[sunflower26 9]

i was banded on dec 4 about 5 days out i said omg what did i do this is not for me iam now 3 weeks out and iam doing ok down 30 lbs but cant eat much yet had a stuck once and that freaked me out so taking it slow i had 6 months of classes and going to drs and food classes and its still been very hard your NOT A LONE

[Hdollman 70]

Hi everyone, I'm getting banded on Feb 4, and it's very encouraging to hear these positive comments! Keep Strong

[Hdollman 70]

Hi everyone, I'm getting banded on Feb 4, and it's very encouraging to hear these positive comments! Keep Strong

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

If you feel like crying, cry! Get it out and move on. By now I hope you felling better. The band gets easier with time. Happy New Year!

[heathernl 9]

I am 5 weeks out and after my 1st fill I had these regret decisions again. Just calm down it will pass. Everything will be okay. Give yourself some time and realize you have just made a life changing decision. It takes time to get used to it. But you will and you will be glad you did it.

[naturallyjai 129]

I was banded on the 19th and I know what you are going through. Remember, you read about the journey of other people on here but everyBODY is different. There was a reason you chose this path. Maybe jotting it down, along with a couple of goals and placing it somewhere you can see it will help you stay positive. I know it's difficult. I am there now. I have highs and lows but I try to focus on why I did this. If you need to chat, let's chat. You are surrounded by friends here who know what you are going through. Keep that in mind.

[Stephleupagus 35]

Thanks again everyone. It was a new day today and I feel tons better

[sunshine412 33]

I feel your pain. Its taking me some adjusting and alot of mental change/coaching. BUT what i did realize is that i would have never made these changes had i not been banded. Im doing a little better every day...

[teacher208 25]

I remember crying about foods I would miss a few days after I had my band in, and wondering what I had done to myself. That was 60 pounds and 7 months ago. You're going to be great!

[dee1973 4]

oh my. we both have something in common. i had my surgery the day after christmas and i asked myself "what have i done to myself". still wonder and i think i'm ok. i was afraid because i had- had a heart attack last year and have other health issues. so i can relate and this is why i am glad i found this page we will get through this and look we don't have to try to start on jan 1st like -i'd always try to go healthy. because we have started now

[sunshine412 33]

It gets better. Wait til u have restriction and something gets stuck! Talk about crying! And barfing....