CJen

LMAO! Thanks for sharing your diary. It totally boosted my spirits!

Thank you to everyone that replied to this. I feel somewhat better hearing your stories. I realize that people will come and go, and those that stay are my true friends... Thanks again!

I have always considered myself very fortunate. I have great friends, and a happy marriage! Being overweight always drug me down. I confided in some friends about getting the Lap Band. They were all for it, so supportive! Well ever since I got banded I feel as though I have lost them. I have only been banded for 17 days, and they barely talk to me, One of my friends didn't even call me after surgery, her and I have been friends for 11 years, we were there for eachother for everything.. I have heard about people losing their friends after being banded, but I never thought this would happen to me. It's making me very depressed! Why do so called friends have to ruin my happiness? Has anyone else dealt with this? I am just confused, and kinda regretting my band. I love the weight loss, but I miss my friends, and my life before! Thanks for reading this!

Thanks everyone! I feel better knowing that I am not crazy..... Good luck to everyone!

I am 2 weeks exactly post-op! Today I felt a little pressure again in my port area, and my port! My port feels so close to my skin, almost like it's going to fall out. I know this sounds crazy, but I am a little weirded out here. Anyone else had this problem? Thanks everyone for reading this!

I am an emotional eater! I have had my Lap Band for exactly 2 weeks. I can honestly say that it's difficult. Some days are easy, and some are difficult! Trying to overcome the hunger pangs, is very difficult! I can also tell you that I am averaging 1-2lbs a day right now. You will see that as you lose the weight, and your clothes fit better, and people whom haven't seen you in awhile give you compliments , it makes it completely worth it all. It will be difficult, but you really do begin to adjust. I don't eat a quarter of what I used to, but as time goes by I barely notice. Good luck, You can do this!

I enjoyed The Lean Cuisines, and the Smart one's microwave meals. They were all pretty satisfying. I hated the shakes! I reccomend plugging your nose and chugging. Ugh! Good luck! It' s so worth it!

I am two weeks post-op. Right now my band and I have a love hate relationship. I love the weight loss I see everyday, but I am hungry. I smell food, I cook dinners for my family. I am hungry. That part of my band I hate. I am sure that once I am able to eat again, I will love it.

Congratulations! I got banded on the 17, so you'll have to let me know how you are progressing. Good luck!

I am supposed to start my vitamins today. I am curious as to how long I have to keep taking them? I understand the multi vitamin, but my Doctor wants me to take like 4 different kinds everyday with every meal. Did anybody else have to do this?

Thank you CaliCat! I am going to go to the store, and buy some popsicles right now....

Ok, I am one week post-op. I feel ok! Liquids are going down ok, as long as i remember to do it slowly. My paperwork says that the liquid diet is 1-2 weeks post-op. When did you guys start your pureed diet? And what did you eat? Thank you!

I had my first sneeze today, and OUCH! I am hoping it will get better as time goes on, but for now I hope not to sneeze for a very very long time......

Hello Regina! I was banded Feb 17, 2009, and I have the same pain. Actually it is more like pressure. I have a friend that has had her band for 4 months, and she says that she still occasionally gets pressure pains. I guess time will tell! Good luck with your band!

Hi All! I just got banded one week ago today. Two days ago I began to have sever back pain up in my shoulder blades. I called my Doctor, and he said this id due to the Hiatal Hernia repair he did. I guess I have been eating, and drinking to quickly. I asked him if there was anything i could take, and he said'Nope'. Ugh! I am getting very frustrated with this. Has anyone else had this same problem? And if so How long til my body adjusts, and how did you deal with pain? Thank you!