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 I achieved another goal today. I can wear my pink and green flower ring again :)  It only took a 22 pounds loss to achieve this. I thought it would have taken a lot longer. 

Had my first recheck with surgeon today. I am exactly 3 weeks post-op. Doc is happy with my weight loss and tried to give me a fill. He said it takes "2 seconds." Well after he was still working on it after about two minutes I knew something was wrong. He thinks my port may be on its side. He tried a second time and still wasn't able to get it. It didn't hurt so much as it was just kind of uncomfortable and frustrating.

I am getting an x-ray Monday at reg. doc. and then going back to see him next Thursday. He said if it is flipped that it could self-correct. I guess we will see what the x-ray shows.

I am bummed that my first fill didn't go as planned because I know I will be apprehensive the next time he tries. At least I know what to expect now though.

Hopefully things work themselves out. Trying to stay optimistic.

 Ugh. Today has been a struggle. I am sooooo hungry. I am tired of protein shakes, broth and Jell-O. I hope tomorrow is a better day. It is the 4th of July and I want steak, salad, corn-on-the-cob, baked potatoes and a brownie. Alas, I will go have my last protein shake of the night. 

 I feel much better today. Finally. I slept almost the entire day yesterday.

Surgery went well. Doc was 4 hours behind though. Was scheduled at 11:00 but didn't go in until about 3:15. Luckily my friend brought games and her DVD player to the hospital so we were entertained. Went home that night at about 9:00.

Have had really bad dry mouth but popsicles have helped. They must be joking when they think I am going to get 3 protein drinks down each day. Last thing I have wanted to do the past couple of days is eat. I've had 2 each day but that was pushing it. 

Today seems like it will be a much better day. I haven't really had the gas pains that I read so much about. My belly has just been sore around the incisions.

Getting my Lap-Band in the morning. Not really nervous but I imagine I will be when I wake up.

Please send me good vibes and prayers :) 

Just finished the 1st week of my two week pre-op diet. It really hasn't been as bad as I thought.

I am supposed to have 2 protein shakes and 1 low-fat meal each day. I can also have broth, s/f Popsicles and s/f Jell-O. I am using the EAS vanilla powder from Target. My doctor gave me some recipe ideas to jazz up the drinks so they have been pretty good, actually. I have also been walking or riding my bike each day.

I lost 8.8 pounds the first week. A good start! One week to go.

Today the nurse called with my blood work results and said the doc wanted to talk to me about my thyroid. Not a huge deal because that is nothing new. Just needed a medication adjustment. BUT, he also hit me with two other blood work problems. He gave me potential causes for the funky numbers-one would be okay to deal with, the other is scary and would be a big deal. I have to go back in the morning for more blood work. 

Please keep good thoughts that the results are not serious. Probably have to wait about a week to get the new results. 

Needless to say, my mind is spinning but I am going to try to remain positive and focus on the 2 week pre-op diet, which begins tomorrow. I was so ready to tackle the next two weeks but now I have really been thrown for a loop.

Flew to NYC last weekend for a trip with my sister. Didn't need a belt extender on Jet Blue, but it barely fit. My poor sister took the middle seat so I could sit next to the window. 

Went to PCP for blood work, urine and EKG. BP is down to 140/90 so that is better. I gave the nurse the list of tests that the surgeon wanted. My PCP has another intern working for him so she came in and talked to me and ordered all of the tests. Didn't even see my doc. EKG was fine. Urine is pending. Going back tomorrow for blood work because the lab was backed up when I got there and I didn't have time to wait.

Go back to surgeon's office on the 12th for nutrition class, etc. 

Saw the surgeon again last Friday, May 21. I have scheduled Lap-Band surgery for June 30. Oh yeah, I also have high-blood pressure. It was 170/90 :(  They said it was high last Sept. but I didn't remember.

I go to my PCP tomorrow for blood work and an EKG. He is not the most supportive person regarding WLS so I hope it isn't a hassle. I will have him check my blood pressure again, too.

In a couple of weeks I go to see the nutritionist. Not looking forward to the 2 week liquid diet, but I suppose no one does.

I have some protein drink samples that I am testing. The Bariatric Adv. banana isn't too bad in the blender with some ice. The cinnamon calcium citrate is good. I am going to order a few more sample packs. Also tried BA unflavored calcium citrate crystals that you mix in water. They lied...there is a flavor and it wasn't so great. I added crystal light and it was fine though.