Banded 2/13/04 4 days post op

Hi everyone, I'm glad to be home. The surgery went well and I'm recovering nicely. I had a bout with depression last night. I was missing not being able to eat dinner. I'm already sick of these protein shakes. This has been a great learning experience about myself. I always knew I had a problem with food and I knew it was bad, but the withdrawals from not eating are as bad as craving a cigarette (or drugs, or alcohol. I used to be a smoker so that's the only addiction I can relate to.) The first question I get from everyone that I've talked to so far is, "are you glad you did it?" I can't say just yet. It's hard to be happy that you won't get to eat solid foods for 6 weeks and must drink thin liquids for the first 3 weeks. Once I see some weight drop, I'm sure I'll be happier about it all. I'm just really hungry and food is every where! Karen

Congratulations Karen! I am so glad everything went well for you. I am next to go. Hang in there. I am already dreading the protein drinks then we can't use straws either and easier for me to drink unpleasant beverages with a straw. But anyway, take it easy. Sue

Hi Karen. I'm sure you will feel much better about the not eating yet as soon as you go to the doctor and get yourself weighed, I lost 21 lbs my first week and am delerious. It makes everything worth it in the long run. Here's to your success Think only good things and concentrate on getting well.