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Almost to the New Year and 30lbs gone.  This is a trip.  Its taking longer than I thought it would but thats ok. Maybe my skin will shrink at my belly.  202lbs goal was 200lbs by x-mas. Almost made it.  Eating less and less. My MAN is back and I'm hoping things will be good for us, and my weight melts away with the extra activitiy!!!!!!! Until next time. 

Had my 3rd fill. Oh boy what a difference. Not shovelling anymore. Have to be careful when I eat now.  Half a cup of food is what I'm tolerating at the moment. And it takes 15-20 min to get it down. When I eat too much oh boy not a good feeling.  Its like it wants to come up but I keep saying "Oh no you don't you better stay down".  Went back to just protein now fish and beans mainly.  Still alittle nervous about chicken.  I'm hoping to see some more weight loss for the remainder of this month at 205lbs now.     200lbs here we come.   Watch out now.  

Hello all, I'm down to 212lbs . Not much weight loss this month but I'm still ok with it.  Had 2nd fill trying to listen to my body to feel the feeling of fullness. Not feeling it.  2hrs after eating I still want to eat some more. I guess I need to get some will power and just stop shovelling......HELP. Right now I'm bloated took some MOM to help releive me. Maybe thats the feeling of fullness?

Hi every one, well its been 3 weeks since my 1st fill. No weight gain or loss noted at this time.   will wait to see what the next fill brings.  What I have experienced is a feeling of tightness  in my back when I eat too fast or not chew my food so good. I call on one of my kids to beat me in back to make it go down or I walk or take a drink of smething.  Now that can be uncomfortable.  Still havent experienced any nausea or throwing up yipee.
I've  been  travelling a little so my exercise routine is a little off.  Will get back on track now that I'm back home.
Even though I haven't lost any more weight, I do feel good. And I'm told by staff at the YMCA that the way I'm doing things is a good way.  I may not need to had surgery for excess skin hanging.  Some of my clothes are alittle looser my daughter says I should start to buy some smaller one's I'm just not ready yet.  They were tight to begin with they are beginning to fit the way they were intended to fit.
This journey is an amazing one being on the loosing side of life is just wonderful.

Well had my first fill.  Must say it wasn't what I expected. I have had to access ports on kids before.  But with shoe on the other foot I know what its like now.  Just a little prick into the port and then the filling begins.   Got 2cc this time and can gulp water without any problem.  I'm supposed to be on clear liquids for the next 3 days tried for 12hrs then added a protien bar.  I really chewed it up good. No problems.  But I had better adhere to the regimen. So just liquids today.
I'm down to 215lbs.  I like the scale in the office. It tells you how much water is in your body, how much, muscle lean body mass , fat etc.  Compared to my visit before I'm going in the right direction Melissa says.
Now with the "Fill" I hope to have some restriction and some more weight loss.  

Now 1 month post op and feeling great. I am ready for that 1st fill though. My appetite is through the roof.  Sticking to just protein though haven't seen a big weight loss. Surgery day weight was 229lbs today I am 216lbs. I guess I was really expecting like 40lbs gone by now. Not happening! Been working out at the gym daily and I am ready to get back to work.
You know the family was eating pizza yesturday, I've never been able to eat it but I sure had a taste for it.  I didn't indulge though I cooked my fish and beans and had some fat free cheese.  I had to move away from them though.  I v'e been finding myself going to my room to eat lately. The constant watching me I guess was getting to me. I know it gotta shake it off deal with the "Eyes on me" syndrome, especially going back to work.

Well 3 week post-op and I have been out of control with my meals.  Ihave gained weight eating the wrong foods........bread chips wheat thins for some bulk. I have been hungry and snacking. Even had Jamba juice, and wine coolers.  What was I thinking. Spoke to a nutritionalist on Monday and now I'm back on track. A week and a half from where I should be.  But none the less back on track now.  She explained to me to bulk up on my protein in my meals and eat a little more each meal.   Ihave done that now for 2 days and I'm not as hungry in between.   Been drinking the water no problem and i am noticing a differenc in the way some of my pants fit. So the excess weight that I gained is coming off again yea buddie.  I just have to keep telling myself I can do this and remember why I had this procedure.  I guess I just thought I didn't have do any real work with it that it was gonna do it for me............Reality check taken.

Well its 9 days post op.  I'm feeling good. Soreness remains at the port site.
Moving around easier. Walking on the treadmil.  Tried the stationary bike, but  not so good with that. My upper leg hits my belly and causes discomfort. I've been doing better on the elyptical without using my arms.  Getting 10,000 plus steps in a day.  Yipeee  and drinking my water.   I really don't feel any restriction yet. I'm eating 3-5oz per meal plus sometimes. 
Had my 1st fast food. Mc Donalds ordered the grilled chicken original sandwich took off all the bun lettuce and tomatoe and asked for a slice of cheese and sat there with my kids and took lnger than them to finish my piece of meat .    Boy it sure tasted good. That was my 1st piece of whole chicken.  I thus far have had no feelings of nausea or fullness. I guess I have to wait and see the difference when I have a fill.
I am loosing weight at 1 wk appt down 10 lbs............YES!!!!!!!!!

Getting around a little better today. Been to an inside mall to get my walking in not doing anywhere near 10,000 steps but doing some.
Its hard to get all the water in 32oz is as good as I could do yesturday, 42oz so far today.
Had my protien today egg for breakfast, 2oz yogurt for lunch and 2pieces of chicken deli meat for dinner. Got a little gassy after the chicken, no nausea. After the yogurt today i did feel hungry like I wanted more. I took a nap to pass the time.
Didn't realize how much I miss food.I have such a craving for some chocolate. I won't dare take a bite cause i know what will happen.

What a feeling.  Yes I was nervous, scared yesturday. But what a feeling. No more excuses to use. This is the tool to help me with my goal of weight loss. haven't seen under 200lbs in years Boy-oh-boy I know i'm going to get there now . 
Dr. Blackstone was wonderful, her organization has it together. From the time of entering her seminar to post-op, I have no complaints just praises. 
I knew what to expect every step of the way. Her office staff amazng if one couldn't get the answer switch board sent me to the right place. An d phone calls returned in atimely manner, I didn't have to do follow-up. They followed up with me. All as excited as me. In the Piper Center  every one knows their role. They have the art of distraction down for the iv start, getting the fluid and meds in as scheduled, and just caring and conversation with me and my family. I have to tip my hat off to them. Recovery in room 5000 went wel also
Staff smiling and caring not running my family off was the best part knowing they could be right there at myside was what I needed the most.
1st walk thank God for the reliner chair best way to get up. ( I've moved from my bed here at home to standing and you catch a twinge real good wher the port is. No joke.)  I was a little shaky and nervous even felt nauseated but continued cause I knew I needed to. Cool air is the key and deep breathing really helped. Tried to walk that 1st hallway it was too hot. Once I turned around and found the ortho unit I felt much better, even picked up the pace.
1st ice chip was glorious my mouth was dry and that cool sitting there on my tongue and melting um um um.  Ok tried not to chug the bottled water but there is too much sipping. I maybe sipped 1/4 cup too quickly and felt the nausea....won't do that again.
Bring on the "Pee" was my hold for discharge. Took a couple of tries but when it came I felt better.
Discharge was fun, My daughter is a scrap booker so many pictures were taken of me and couple with staff, my son wanted to wheel me out and I felt honored he wanted to even be at the hospital. 14 year olds have other things to do, computers, games you know.
All in all a HIGH day for me. I will remember for the rest of my life. My new birthday  June 28th 2007.