So far, so good

May 23, 2010

This morning, I had some banana (about 1/4) after I ate my yogurt for breakfast. It went down alright. Test #1 - passed. Next, I had some leftover cream of garlic soup that Jack made for dinner last night for lunch. That doesn't have anything to do with how tight the band is. It just was really good and was sitting in the fridge. After I had the leftover soup, I portioned out 1 slice of lunchmeat - approximately 1oz. I took my time and chewed it up really well. So far, 15 minutes after eating it and I'm doing okay.

It (the band) is definitely tighter than it was before. .35 cc's makes a huge difference once the band is already adjusted. It seemed pretty tight a year ago. Getting it to feel snug or properly adjusted didn't take much fluid but that small amount made a HUGE difference. I have to figure out if it was too much fluid or the right amount. If it was too much, I can schedule an appointment with anyone in my surgeon's office to remove a little fluid. I would probably have them remove .10 cc and see how it feels.

I've said it many times to other people on message boards but it deserves repeating... getting my band adjusted won't change what I put in my mouth. It won't do my grocery shopping, order healthy off a menu for me or change what foods sound tasty to me. It should help me feel satiated with smaller portions. There is a big part of this process that falls on my shoulders. So I am recomitting to measuring portions, taking small bites, chewing my food thoroughly, not drinking while eating, waiting an hour after eating and getting in my daily exercise.

I am gonna get my act together and be accountable. Healthy behaviors lead to long term success.

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