New here--getting banded in june and NERVOUS!

photogirl · March 10, 2009

i am scheduled to have the surgery at the end of june and i am nervous about it. not really about the procedure itself, but about the after. i worry that i will be hungry constantly or that i will not be able to handle just liquids or mush or whatever for months after. i'm freaked out and i would love to hear from someone who is in it right now to hear what they have to say about the experience. thank you all!!

ndisney6 · March 10, 2009

I’ll be honest with you. The first week was not easy. The abdominal pain lasts about a week but breaking old habits is the hardest part. I never realized how addicted to food I was until I tried to incorporate my cravings back in my life. You will quickly (and sometimes painfully) realize what you can and can’t eat. You will also have to listen to your body and stop immediately when you are full. Otherwise, your food will come back up. However, I have slowly lost 50 pounds in almost a year (most people lose weight faster) and I am happy with the results. I am able to accomplish the little things I have forgotten about. Yoga, jogging, even crossing my legs! I know that sounds silly but it’s those experiences that I feel blessed that I can do again. Good luck to you with your whole new journey. I’m sure it will be a great one for you. - Nicole

lanashegog · March 10, 2009

Hello! I was banded last Tuesday March 3rd. SoI am one week out. The first week is very hard. I will be honest. I even went through times when I regretted getting it. I know it was too soon to be so drastic however, I was very hungry and without food to comfort and satisfy me, I was sad. My doctor put me on full liquids when I w