Newly Banded in NC

[budwiseher 0]

Hello! Newbie to the group. I was just banded Nov. 18th. 'Hoping for some encouragement and advice here. When I get a little more settled I will be happy to reciprocate. :ohmy:

Still having some pain in my left side, but my diaphragm was clipped on the way in, so I know that is partly to blame. I can't sleep in bed, only sitting up or reclined in a chair because of it. Looking forward to being back in my bed for sure! Otherwise moving right along.

Day 1, which I barely remember, was Clear Liquids. Then to fill liquids Days 2-7. I am getting a little tired of chicken broth and cold stuff, but I'm trying to keep my spirits up.

I think for my the biggest struggles have been in the limited foods I've been able to have and when facing up to the powerful emotional hold that food has on me. I had a nasty confrontation with a neighbor on Sunday and I sat and cried for 15 minutes, not just over the yelling she did but because I couldn't eat something to make myself feel better. What a wake up that was!

A little apprehensive about Thanksgiving family things I am attending tomorrow and Saturday. 'Hoping I'm able to enjoy company and not just obsess over what I can/can't eat. Best of luck to us all!!!

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

WELCOME!! You will find so much information here, with lots of different views.

Hang in there with the post op diet. Your stomach will thank you for it!

[wonderwoman2009 0]

Where are you in NC. I was banded and I live in Wilmington.