I recieved my band on Monday Oct. 6th and I "think" I am doing okay I am somewhat confused by what I am to be doing except trying to heal and get in enough protein and water that is needed. I am not sure I know what I am doing I could really use some help and encouragement. I am doing okay on not being hunger but I feel like I have put my life on hold so I dont' mess up. I don't feel I got enough intruction on how this tool is suuppossed to work. I think I am over doing it on somethings like portions and underdoing on the rest. I still have pain ranging in around the 8 mark in my left shoulder around the collar bone. I take the meds but then all I want to do is sleep. I am feeling confused and not sure I am thinking straight it is so hard for me to explain. I am very emotional all of a sudden and am experiencing hot and cold fashes. What is causing that. Please someone read my plea. dchamberlin