Jill H.

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Okay I have been busy an have not posted to my blog. I have been working alot. I have been the  thru 3 weeks post surgery eating schedule. Liquids -pureed -soft. That has been the biggest adjustment for me. And the eating slower, chewing slower. I have lost 22 pounds so far. It seems like I should have lost more but I have been drinking the protein shakes and they have more carbs/calories in them than I would like. I also think that while I have been on liquids/broth my metabolism has slowed down. I have started introducing some softer solid food into my diet. And I think this will help. I absolutely hate the Whey soy Protein Shakes. They taste good going in, but the after-taste is nasty.I go back to the doctor Jan 6th , possibly for a fill. So I will be weighing at his office and that is the scale that I am really going by.
Jill

11/27/08
I have had a great day. Alittle sore but am maintaining . I have been moving around to work out the soreness. Today is Thanksgiving. It has been a little hard watching the family eat. But I did fine. I have drank broth and lots of water and popsicles. I hope that this continues to be as good of a recovery  as today has gone. I am gonna try and rest some tomorrow. I am gong to try and go back to work on Monday!!!With a little luckI'll keep you updated on the progress.
Jill Holland

Well, I finally made it. It really wasn't bad. I had a blood pressure drop that they got under control.  My surgery was  at 11:30am we didn't let the hospital until 6pm.
I have done rather well. Alot better than I thouht. I am a little sore. But the liquid pain meds are the blessing. I have been moving around to get rid of gas, I feel a little bloated. Sure thios will go away. I'm excited to be on the road .
Jill

11/24/08
This whole blog thing is new for me . But I really need support if this thing is gonna work . First off , I am 40 years old. I have a wonderful husband, my high school sweetheart. I have a 20 year old son and a 14 year old. I also have a 2 year old grandson. God has blessed me in ways I never expected. I have a really great family. I am an Engineering Admin Assistant for a Biotech Company in RTP, North Carolina. I live near Raleigh, actually I live in the country Johnston County. I just commute to Raleigh everyday.
I have struggled with my weight ever since I had my first son. Over the past 20 years the weight has just piled on little by little. It really bothers me and I am insecure because of it.
I went to a LapBand seminar in June 2008. I was impressed with the doctor, but I was still debating over having the surgery. I felt like I should be able to do it on my own. Well, I finally got the courage to go to the appointment and after alot of research, I wasn't scared anymore. I have BCBS Insurance right now. I did all the tests, blood work , psych evaluation, Dietician evaluation, and all my paper work. I was approved within 3 weeks after submitting my packet. I decided to schedule my surgery for November 26, 2008. Since it is Thanksgiving week then I will already be off work on Thurs/Friday. I cant' wait until Wednesday!I will try to keep the blog updates regular...Which means I will be blogging from work  For awhile....My computer at home is acting up. I am weighing in at 294. Please praty for me....