Surgery

Jan 29, 2009

Surgery was December 11, 2008, so it's been about a month and a half since the big day.  It all went very well.  I didn't have any pain at all after being released from the hospital.  The liquid to puree diet seemed sooo long, but it's all right.  My first fill is Monday, and I am READY for it.  I still don't eat as much as I used to, but I can eat too much without any problems, so I'm ready to get this band tightened. 

I've lost about 25 pounds.  I still don't exercise like I should.  I try to be more active, but winter hit hard, Just when I should get up an move to get warm I find myself hybernating under a blanket by the heater.  My goal is to change that behavior starting today.  I just have to get my mind wrapped around the idea that this is something I have to do for me no matter what the weather is like outside. 

I must say I feel so much better.  My back and ankle do not hurt all the time now.  My blood sugar appears to have a new normal at around 85 without medication - that's from my home testing not the doctors.  Before the surgery if my blood sugar actually got down to 85 with medication I felt like I was going to pass out. Now it feels GREAT!  I'm so happy with that.  I have heard that lap band surgery usually doesn't change that right away, so this is a special surprise to me. 

All in all I am very happy that I ended up having the band instead of the bypass.  I may not lose the weight as fast, but it has still been a blessing without the extra worries.   

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