Carrie A.

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Day after my fill and team lunch.... 
Last time we went out to lunch I got to chose the place because of the way I was having to eat being on the liquid diet. Yesterday not wanting to make a deal of it I went with the flow. I called Tracy(the nut) and talked to her. She looked online and we came up with a plan of what I could possibly eat. It ended up working out, but it was stressing me for a bit. I am very thankful for the resources Obesity Solutions offers. 

I got my first fill on Wednesday. It went as smoothly as one could hope. I went in a talked to Dr. Richard about what I was eating. He said (just like I thought) that I was doing great and I could wait for a fill if I wanted. But we decided to put in 2cc's. He said he normally puts in 3 the first time but let's try the 2 for now. That was good for me. I do have restriction, so I it is good for me. Maybe this one will do me a while.

It has been a month since I got my band. It has been a blessing. I have lost 30 lbs since starting the liquid diet two weeks before surgery. I am really excited about that. I have been attending support meetings and I believe that has been a huge factor in my success. I cooked dinner and lunches for the week today and portioned it all out, so it will be convenient to grab. after work.. I need convenience. Right now I am just trying to work with my band the best I can with no fill, but it is definitely helping. :)

WOW!! It has gone by pretty quickly. I guess that is a good thing since I do not have much restriction at all. I am watching what I eat and my portions. But I am ready for my first fill on June 11th. I have not lost a lot of weight in the last two weeks, but I know it will come. I have to exercise more. My hubby and I are buying bicycles with our "china money" (aka stimulus money). I used to love riding in college.  Can't wait.

Well I am 10 Days out. I can't believe it has happened. It is so exciting. I am making smart decisions with ease unlike any other time that I attempted to be healthier. I have lost about 22 ;bs since starting this journey 6 weeks ago. I actually wore some jeans today that I could not wear a couple of weeks ago. VERY HAPPY!  I am still eating the reccommended amount without feeling deprived. I think that being on the liquid diet has helped me get used to eating smaller amounts of food. BUT I am looking forward to having mushies.

I am four days out. I feeling good. I have a little sorenss still. I am definitely learning how to work for my band. I feel it teaching me. I want to be successful at this. I am going to be.