Update

Feb 26, 2009

Tomorrow I go back in for one last (I hope) dilation to the enterance to my stomach.  I am eating, but at times things are sitting, much like they did with my band, and even water won't pass through.  It's making eating protein a chore, so pray for me that this is it!

I am still trying to figure out eating.  I feel like I eat all day, even though it's small amounts.  I'm finding that the more I am exercising (I'm working out pretty hard) the hungrier I am getting.  I haven't been sticking to the LOWEST carb but I'm averaging 3-4 lbs a week.  I think part of that is the exercising that I'm doing.  So thus far I am pleased.

I'm averaging anywhere between 800-900 calories a day now.  BUT, since I've started working out again, I'm burning 400+ at the gym.  When you enter exercise into the Daily Plate, it takes off what you did and gives you a Net.  Net, some days I am under 500.  Anyways, I do not like the NUT in our office, so I need to find one that I can discuss this with.  I don't feel deprived, tired or anything like I did with the strictures and not being able to eat and drink.

NSV's:  I've gone down from a 26/28 to an 18/20.  My feet are getting more narrow, and I can find more shoes that fit!  I bought a pair of jeans and a top from Old Navy that weren't plus size, that was kind of cool!

The downside is I am shedding, HAIR - it's mainly when I wash my hair but we're noticing it coming out.  It's not in handfuls, and it's been happening for about a week, but it's still a little upsetting, because I've always feared going bald.  My husband has been supportive, and I've been trying to use the thickening shampoos.

So, I can say now I love my sleeve. I am fighting a little head hunger vs. true hunger, but thus far I haven't thrown up from eating, but I have been uncomfortable.

That's about it.  TTFN!

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