The Day Was Jan 20th, 2011

Jan 23, 2011

I followed through on my decision to get the band done on January 20th.
I went in at 10am for an 11am procedure. I was home by 3:30pm.
The biggest problem I had that day was feeling groggy from the anesthesia. I have never liked needles or anesthesia, so those two things were the worst for me.

I have been so excited for this whole thing.

I had some problems with the pre-op diet. It was rough on me. I found myself craving things I don't generally even like, let alone crave. I could smell everything food or drink related around me. My friends came in with hot chocolate one day and I almost started drooling. It was really hard. But I got through it and today, I am at Day 4 post-op and feeling pretty good.

The gas is annoying and the body pain that goes with that is a little rough sometimes, but it's nothing I can't deal with to get to the end result. Since the pre-op diet was so rough, I had already thought that the liquids would be easier. I was right. I haven't had issues with the clear liquids and I am actually quite enjoying it. I don't feel hungry and I see positive things to come.

My starting weight was 445 lbs. We are currently trying to find a scale that will be able to tell me my weight. So as soon as we do, I will be weighing myself again. I can't wait actually.

I'm thankful for this site and the wide network of people that are here to support each other and get support in return. This will be great and very helpful.

1:15am - so until next time! 

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