I got my 1st fill!

May 03, 2007

I went to Salt Lake for my 1st fill on 5/1.  It was interesting to say the least.  My appt. was at 11:30 and when I went in I was shaking.  I didn't think I was nervous, but I guess I was.  

So I lay down and Dr puts pillow under my back and has me do a stomach crunch to help him find the port.  He warns me that this first time he may have to poke a couple of times to find it but then once he knows where it is he won't need to on future visits.  He poked me a lot to try and find the port.  He was getting frustrated, I could tell!  He's only had to send a couple people to radiology.  

I really did not want to go to radiology since I am self pay and fluro is not included.  He told me that they were having a person with an ultrasound machine come to the office.  I was told to come back at 4:00 and they would try it with the US.  

I came back to the office at 4:00 w/ my 4 1/2 year old this time.  I warned her about the procedure so she wouldn't freak out.  This is an experimental thing for their office so I was kind of a guinea pig.  All the nurses in the office were in the room to watch.  They located my port with US and discovered that it was deeper than expected and that is why he could not get it.  After a few more sticks, 25-30 in total, I got my fill!  1.5 cc's in my 4 cc band.  I am feeling good restriction.  I am VERY sore and on antibiotics because it is infected.  Hopefully my next fill will only require the 1 stick for the local and 1 for the fill.  

I still like my doctor a lot and do not hold it against him.  I am glad I did not have to pay.  Plus, my dr is not bad to look at.

Now that I am home I am very tired and just want some sleep.  5 days with the kids and not much help is exhausting!!!!  

I also talked to the dr about my anti depressent because I was concerned it wasn't working.  He told me that many WLS patients go through a depressive episode after surgery because it is like they have lost a friend in food.  Which is very true.  I now do not have the comfort of sitting down to a big fattening meal.  I will give the medication some more time.  

BTW......down 24 lbs, Now though my scale says 245 which is another 6 lbs.  I think it is right because I feel a lot thinner.  It is so weird. Until next time.....


Hmmm....I don't feel good. :(

Apr 23, 2007

Well, I figure I need to update my blog.  I have been doing pretty good with everything. I have been following all the rules pretty closely and have been exercising.  It sucks though because I am hungry most of the afternoon and evening. I really need a fill. 

I am going to Salt Lake on friday for my first fill which will be on 5/1.  I am really looking forward to it.  

I have found myself really struggling with head hunger.  I sort of miss my old way of life.  It is only temporary because I know that I am way better off now.  I don't think it helps that my husband eats whatever he wants.  I do think he is starting to watch more closely though.  That is a good thing because he needs to lose as much as I do.  I worry for him and his health.  Anyways, I have rambled on for much too long. 

Today has been a pretty good day.

Apr 09, 2007

Well, I got through Easter ok, I got home though and the house smelled like ham and I was very head hungry.  My DH also has a bowl full of candy sitting in the house.  I asked him to please remove it.  I don't expect other people to stop eating in front of me, but my God!!!  Use some common sense!  I had my long drive from Salt Lake to St George yesterday and it was not good.

I have been having pretty severe sinus headaches and they have been hellish.  I took a sudefed yesterday am while we were getting ready to leave.  Well, the combo of that and sinus drainage made me throw up. It was aweful!  I definately did not expect that 2 days post op.  Well, about 45 minutes into the trip more drainage and throwing up in the car.  Of course there was nothing there to throw up but the heaving was horrible.  Thankfully that made me feel better.

Today I am feeling much better.  If only my 4 1/2 year old would stop whining!  According to my scale, I have lost 10 lbs.  My family has  told me I look like I have lost weight so hopefully they are right.
  

I have also received conflicting information about what I can eat at this stage.  My Dr. office told me that starting today I could start the whole "mushies" like cottage cheese, yogurt, tuna...  However, a dietician visited me before I was discharged from the hospital and gave me all sorts of information. One says that I should stay on the liquid diet until Friday (1 week post op).  I am confused.  Just waiting for a call from the Dr office to see what I should do.  I want to do the right thing and don't want to take things too fast.  UGH......... 

I am officially banded!

Apr 07, 2007

Well, I got home to my parents house today and I am very happy to be home from the hospital.  

I went in at 8am yesterday 4/6/07 and sat around being nervous for about an hour until they finally took me to the OR.  When I woke up I actually didn't feel too bad.  

I have had the usual things like gas pains and I am very tired.  It feels good to walk so I have been walking at every moment possible.  I am experiencing my first bout of low blood sugar and it is not fun.  The Dr said I can have apple juice but I don't know if it is working.  I think I will be letting my blood sugar run a little high for a while so I can avoid this.

I will be on a clear liquid diet until next friday.  I had my first breakfast today of 1 oz jello and 1 oz broth.  It tasted so good and was refreshing. I have not been too hungry so that is good.  Right now I feel like I want to binge on anything I can get my hands on and that is because of the low blood sugar.  I need to just get through this and I will be ok.  I am very happy I did this and so far so good.  I am looking forward to this journey!

The day before

Apr 05, 2007

Well, this day has gone surprisingly fast.  I have just been getting ready for surgery tomorrow and I am having so many mixed emotions. I am happy, excited, nervous, and scared.  The later in the evening it has gotten, the more scared I am.

I think I have all of my ducks in a row, I just need to get a little bag ready for my stay in the hospital. I want to thank everyone who has sent messages to wish me luck.  I really appreciate it and feel I have a lot of support.  

I really miss my DH and my girls and can't wait to see them.  I will have a pic of them with me so that I will feel their presence.  Anyways, to bed for now, the next time I talk to you all I will be an official "Bandster" :)

Anticipation

Apr 02, 2007

Well, I am leaving for Salt Lake tomorrow night and I am looking so forward to getting the surgery over with.  I have been so cranky this week and my kids have been making me crazy.  

This pre op diet thing is very hard, I knew it would be but it is different once you start.  I can't believe all of the people who have had to do a 2 week liquid diet, I would die.  I have no energy! 


The anti climax

Mar 29, 2007

Well, tonight I had my "last supper" at Ruby River and I must say it was kind of a disappointment.  My steak was really fatty and grizzly (sp?). I wasn't even very full when I left.  We went to Blue Bunny for dessert though and I must say it was a good way to go out!  I am kinda nervous about this pre op diet. I need to figure out what I can do so I don't think about food.  

So, we stopped by the store on our way home tonight to get me some slim fast and I asked DH if he wanted anything and he had the nerve to ask for a 12 pack of Coke....ooooooohhhh.....I was really pissed off and told him NO!  I am going to have a hard enough time as it is and I really do not need Coke around the house to tempt me.  Hmmmmm...I had to vent...excuse me.
I am feeling hungry right now and I think I should just go to bed and forget about it.  Night Night!


Watched a great video

Mar 27, 2007

My dr office required that I watch a presentation called start emmi that is all about the lap band.  It reminded me of a training for work.  It didn't really give me any new information but for some reason I am more at ease with the whole surgery process.  I just can't wait to get this over with, I would love to get on with life.  I have 2 more days before I must start my pre op diet and I am going to make the most of them. Tomorrow I am going to have all side dishes for dinner, AuGratin potatoes, Stove Top, Pasta Roni, and corn.  So unhealthy and fattening but I will enjoy it.  On thursday my "last supper" will be at Ruby River!  I will be having dessert yummy yummy. I must go to bed for now...


Time is going slow....no, it's going fast...

Mar 23, 2007

Boy oh boy, I have been so busy this last week that the time seems to have flown by. At the same time, it seems like it is going so slow.  I'm so confused.  Maybe I am going crazy.  

I start my pre op diet in a week and I have really been trying not to think about it.  2 slim fasts a day and a low carb  dinner.  Hmmmm.....sounds like I better keep myself very busy that week or I might go crazy.  I guess type 1 diabetics have fattier livers than most.  Well, I think I have rambled on about nothing for long enough....... 

I am a blog virgin....here goes nothing!

Mar 19, 2007

Today has been such a whirlwind.  I am trying to keep up with my children but inside I am stressed to the max.  

I had my consultation with Dr McKinlay on 3/14 and everything went well. I feel so much less anxious about everything and can not wait until this surgery is over.  My surgery is scheduled for 4/6 and I am so excited.  Now I am so stressed out about how much I need to get done around my house to prepare for being gone for a week. I need to find a babysitter for 3 days so that my husband can work and just take time off when I get home from Salt Lake. I know this will pass and I need to take one thing at a time but aghhhhhhhhh!

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I got my 1st fill!
Hmmm....I don't feel good. :(
Today has been a pretty good day.
I am officially banded!
The day before
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Watched a great video
Time is going slow....no, it's going fast...
I am a blog virgin....here goes nothing!

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