Crystal W.

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Well in my first week postop, I can remember say "What the hell have I got myself into?".  I'm sure I was going thru all of the hormonal changes, etc.  Since I wasn't up to full par I'm sure that had a lot to do with it as well.  Now that I feel completely normal, I LOVE my band!  It is great to eat and fill satisfied and not hungry all of the time.

I have finally found a new protein powder that I can live with!!  Hopefully that will help me getting my protein in for the day. 

I am still off work (although I could have went back 2 weeks ago).  I have really enjoyed being off the whole summer with my kids.  I figure I have earned the disability pay through work, so I should use it (since it was approved!).  Me and kids have got to do a lot of fun things this summer that normally would not have happened!  We have traveled, went on many playdates, played, and played some more!!  I go back to work 2 days before my daughter goes back to school, so that's pretty good.  I do have to say I haven't missed work at all!  I do miss all of my co-workers and friends, but I don't miss all of the drama of the patients, doctors, etc.  I has been a nice break!

I have recommitted to exercising.  I have been using my Walk Away the Pounds DVD and walking 2 miles a day.  It's amazing how I am sweating like a pig and the people on the DVD are smiling, talking, and not even breaking a sweat.  I couldn't even imagine smiling or talking during the workout!  Maybe that will my goal when I am at goal weight!.

I have 89.8lbs until goal.  If I can steadily lose 2lbs a week that should put me at goal in 1 year.  Let's hope and pray.

 

I have started my journey.  I was banded on Wednesday July 1 and was discharged home on Thursday.  My recovery has hit a little bit of a rocky road.  I developed a hematoma at one of my lap incisions  and it has been quite painful.  If it wasn't for the hematoma and gas pains I would feel perfect!!  Oh well, it's getting better.

I haven't been hungry since surgery until today.  I keep thinking boy how I can I only eat full liquids for another week!!!  I can do it!  I'm sure. 

I want to thank all of my family and friends that have supported me through this journey.  I truly have the best husband in the world.  At first, he wasn't quite sure of me getting this surgery done.  He went with me to the first information seminar and I feel that really put his mind at ease.  He has been wonderful in tending to our children during my recovery. 

I appreciate my mom's help.  She came to stay with me during the day while Robert was at work.  Without her help, there is not way I could have made it through the day! 

As my journey progresses I will post further.