Linda J.

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I am 6 mths out and have come off all insulin and oral diabetes medication.  I found that I haven't been using the lap band properly.  I had been drinking too many high protein shakes and not eating solid food and when I tried to eat solids thay came back up...so...the doctor took out some saline and voila' I can eat healthy solids.  It is very important to communicate all you symptoms to your doctor.

Sorry I missed my December post BUT December is a crazy month around here.  I am now down 34 pounds and it is really beginning to show.  Evertone comments now on how good I look which always makes a person feel very nice.  Unfortunately, I can't eat hardly any solid food, absolutely no meat of any kind.  I am subsisting on high protein milk shakes and protein bars.  I had hoped to eat anything I wanted only in small portions...Well....I guess that will come later.

I had my 3rd fill and have resumed losing weight...thank goodness.  I also started exercising at the gym and am starting to feel really, really good:-) it is a struggle to find foods to eat that are high in protein that can be swallowed easily.  The other night, I had about 3 ounces of grilled ribeye steak  and it went down just fine...it was the best thing I've tasted since surgery!

Sorry to be so long in updating my blog but I have been on the road for the last 4 weekends which should tell all that I am feeling really
good  I have had two fills so far and I am struggling with what to eat as my old foods such as bread, meat and certain vegetables  don't go down.  I end up eating a lot of oatmeal with added protein and baked potatoes with cheese.  I don't think this is how I am supposed to be eating.  I will have to work harder on getting in the proper nutrients.
I have an appointment with a personal trainer on November 3 to start my exercise program which I am sure will help with the weight loss.

One last note...it feels really good to know that I am not gaining weight anymore.  I used to feel that I gained just by looking at food.

On we go...

Well...I had my first fill on Tuesday and it was an easy experience!  I had hoped it would be the so-called sweet spot but I realized that would be very unusual.  Tuesday night I was only able to eat half of a frozen dinner;however, yesterday I was back to eating more.  I know I will probably need another fill next week...whatever it takes, I will do.  I am not losing as I expected.  Of course, I think I want to lose 93 pounds in one week and just get it over with...lol.  I have been traveling a lot and have more to come but I will try to be more regular on my posts.  OK...I am off to drink some water!

I had my first post surgery doctor visit  yesterday and have officially lost 11 pounds since surgery.  He was pleased with my progress.  I will get my first fill on September 23.  Thank goodness as my appetite has returned;however, I get full really quickly.  I have now moved to semi-soft diet - yeah for soft scrambled eggs.

OK...I wonder if I am the only one who decides to eat something with some crunch...LOL.  My appetite has returned.  I go to the doctor tomorrow and I hope he does a fill although I think it may be a little soon.  I think I may just transition a little sooner to the semi-soft diet.  Weight loss has slowed but my medication is still much better.  Energy levels are good and I only had one bad experience with nausea and took my nausea medication, slept for 4 hours (what's in that stuff) and awoke a new person.  Will give official report tomorrow.

Not every day is a good day and this is one of them.  I feel quite nauseated this morning.  I don't know why.  Could it be that I cheated last night and had a slice of cheese and one cracker...maybe upset my all liquid regime?  Last night was the first night I did not take any pain meds, as well. 

On the positive side, I have cut my insulin intake in half...from 60 to 30 units.  Weight is holding steady which is dissapointing; however, I still haven't started my walking exercise.

I am feeling better and better.  I have cut my insulin in half!  At this rate, I will be insulin free very soon.  I can't wait to go back to my internist and see the results of my A1c...I suspect and anticipate that it will be normal.  My skin feels loose.  I know that sounds weird but my skin normally feels taut.  Today, I will start walking on the treadmill...too hot to walk outside.  I will weigh tomorrow and report back.  Oh, Lordy, where are those grits and soft-scrambled eggs? LOL

OK...this is the 3rd time I have written this blog.  I found that , if you leave the site, your message goes away...arrrgh!

I returned to work yesterday moving painfully slow due to some tummy tenderness.  I think I may call the doctor today just to see if this is normal.

My blood sugar was almost low this morning so I cut back ,again, on my insulin.  Down 30 units /day!!!  Weight is down somewher between 13 - 15 pounds!  The insulin numbers are so much more important.

Well...the all liquid diet is getting to be a real bore:-(  It has certainly challenged my creative cooking abilities.  I have some great hi-protein shake recipes BUT a plain 'ole soda cracker would be very welcome right now.  2 more weeks before semi-solid appers on the diet.  Who would have thought a bowl of oatmeal would be the basis of a party! LOL
Fortunately, I can consume as many liquids as I need to.  I am eating (?) about every 2 hours to avoid the giant hunger monster and I ususally average about 1/2 - 2 cups of shake, yougurt, etc./serving.