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I did have my first post-op and the surgeon said I'm doing really well and no fill is required at this time.  I told him that while I'm not hungry I am concerned about portion size and will look to curb the tendency to increase.  I am very proud of this accomplishment.  I can do this and WILL do this, especially with the support of everyone here on OH and the continued love and support of my husband!  This is my mental game not the need to eat!!

Tomorrow is my first post-op (7 weeks) with my surgeon.  I'm expecting him to give me a fill.  Despite appropriate weight loss, I am feeling like I could eat ALOT.  I am noticing an slight increase in portion size and want to nip this in the bud.  Based on what I read on OH I assume some restriction will help.  Thrilled to bits about my progress thus far.  Seeing very old friends tomorrow on my way home from the surgeon and expect them to see a HUGE difference!  Fingers crossed that my fill goes well. 

I hate to tell the devil too much of my mind, but I'm really feeling well and am absolutely THRILLED with my progress.  I'm down 28 pounds and my surgeon's office tells me that's really great.  I have my first post surgery appt next Friday and the doctor's office told me that I may not need a fill if I'm not hungry and doing this well.  I'll have to think about that because while I'm not hungry I HAVE noticed my portion size creeping up and up and it wouldn't take much for my weight loss to stagnate completely.  As so it goes....

So, feeling a little better as things have started to move in the nether regions.  OMG, I've never had such a difficult time before.  Down a couple of pounds, which is nice because everything had slowed right down in the last 10 days.  The band is only part of the solution, as I'm learning.  You can still make bad choices to eat the wrong foods or too much of something.  This is a journey and a learning process.  And... on it goes. 

So, it's been awhile...  things are progressing I guess but the weight loss has slowed down.  My big issue right now is poo and that I can't.  This is causing so much discomfort (actual pain) that I called Dr. Atlas' office yesterday for advice.  I suppose I was due for some kind of issue having pretty much skated the procedure so far.  So, now it's softeners and suppositories for a few days to hopefully sort things out.  Martine in Dr. Atlas' office said this is very serious and believe me, it feels serious.  Sorry about this poo blog but this is nasty.  Gotta go and drink more frigging water.  I'll probably float home after work today.  lol

So, I guess being on the mushies has it's disadvantages too.  I think my brain thought mushies meant 'didn't count'.  lol  I'm certain that I was eating too much especially yesterday.  I've had a sore tummy since the middle of the night.  It is easing off now because I've gone back to liquids for today.  I read on someone else's post that you'll be hungrier the closer you eat and drink together and I think that may have been the problem.  Does it really slide your food through faster?  I'm going to be vigilant and see if I can't get back on track and knock off a couple of pounds since I've had no loss this week and I still have 4 weeks to go before my first fill!

Now that I'm on pureed food I think I'm eating too much in a day.  I don't exceed the limits given by the dietician but am worried about this.  I'm measuring my food out and portioning, too.  I don't think it is possible to drink everything they want you to drink in a day.  I may go to a protein shake in the morning and see what that does.  Ideas anyone? 

Something is kicking in, for sure.  The protein in the meat?  I don't know but I'm feeling pretty good.  Had some pureed beef, shepherd's pie, turkey and a piece of toast.  Ooh that toast was good.  No problems swallowing as I chewing everything that wasn't pureed to death.  No stomach issues at all.  Really pleased about this.  Back to work on Wednesday only 10 after surgery.  Tomorrow is clothes and food planning for work. 

Another 2 gone.  Today starts another phase of the post surgery diet adding in some pureed meat, toast, etc.  I'm finding I cannot eat much at all without feeling toooo full.  Even liquids can do the trick.  Looking forward to getting some more protein as my energy levels are a bit low today.   Feel good though, no problems - thankfully.

Went to my family doctor today.   Down 5 more pounds since surgery last Friday.  Got so excited that my blood pressure was high.  Almost off all of my diabetes medication and that is essential to my goals of a healthier me!  Felling good!!!