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Hi everyone,

It's been a while since I updated this blog. I'm not sure if anyone can relate to my same things. For some strange reason, I've had many emotional changes. I don't know if it was the change in the food I no longer can eat. I'm so happy with the weight loss. I'm trying so hard to stay away from carbs. Even if I feel hungry I'll occupy my mind with something else. I will be going back to the doctor's office on Sept. 8th. it's possible that they'll do an adjustment to the band, but I guess they'll determine that once they see me.

I've made friends with several other patients, and I must say it has helped. Somehow you can relate to so many things. I would always hear people say, it's a lifetime change, and OMG I just didn't think it was that much until after my surgery. Now I'm more cautious of what I want to eat. My biggest challenge is the rice, the bread and the fried foods. But thankfully, I don't know HOW, but I've been able to survive without it. I'll have 1/2 of a whole wheat toast. I always look back and remember the days of the "liquid diet" so when I eat that 1/2 of toast it feels like heaven! 

How's everyone else doing?! Have a great weekend!!!!

hi everyone,

It's been 5 days since surgery. My only discomfort is the gas. I've taken showers and feel ok, just scared that i'm going to wet it or if it hurts. I'm still on my liquid diet, and I"ll be on it for the next 2 weeks. I weighed myself and lost 10 lbs. It might have been all water weight but I had a long time I didn't see that number on the scale.

How is everyone else doing?

Hi everyone...
I was away from my page for a while. My surgery was cancelled twice first because of scheduling conflicts and then again because of medical conference the doctor couldn't get out of....I sent an extensive email directly to the doctor and finally Monday will be the date. I'm on liquids today and tomorrow.
 
I'm feeling too many emotions...scared, nervous, anxious, hungry! My procedure will be at 9:30am, I need to be at the hospital at 7am. I try to continue thinking these feelings will subside and 2 months from now I will not even remember any of this.

Last night for my last big meal I cooked for my family, I made rice, white beans, pepper steak, fried green plaintains and green salad. I even baked 2 cakes; a marble one and a chocolate one. Everything came out delicious, at the end of the night all the food was gone!

I enjoy reading everyone's post...Good luck on your journey! Stay in touch!

I have my surgery date, and I'm so scared!