5 weeks post op update

Mar 17, 2009

WOW,   I can not believe that it has been 5 weeks since I had my lap band surgery. Where has the time gone?  I can really say this has been an unique experience and a challenge.  Those people that say that bariatric surgery is the easy way out,  they are clueless.  I think it is more challenging because it forces you into accountability. 
RECOVERY: Well, as far as my recovery goes,  my incisions have completely closed and healed.  The incision where my port is,  is healed but there is a stitch about an inch long that is sticking out of my skin,  my incision healed around it and there are no signs of infection so I decided to address this at my 6 week appointment next week. 
DIET: The first two weeks after surgery was very awkward It was a time of  "finding myself"  or "feeling things out"  I think I pretty much know how to listen to my body when it comes to eating.  Head hunger -vs- the real thing.  I currently feel no restriction at all and I am hungry often (thank God for the protein shakes they help  a lot with this problem) but the sweet cravings are still there and stronger than ever. 
FIRST FILL: Unfortunately I have to be 6 weeks post-op before I can get my first fill.  I wonder why some people can get their fills as soon as 2 weeks after and I have to wait 6 weeks?  I don't know.  I am excited and nervous about my fill but I guess I will be OK after I experience the first fill.  I hope I get a lot more restriction than I have now.
WEIGHT LOSS: So far I have lost 43 pounds about 24 of those I lost after surgery and about 19 before surgery.  I also go to the gym at least 4 times a week.    Friday I am going to try a new workout class,  belly dancing (picture that)  I will let you know how that goes)  Well that is all for now,  I will post more pictures next week on Thursday or Friday of me slowly deflating  LOL,  until then GOOD LOOSING!!!

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