Just about 11 weeks post-surgery

Oct 17, 2009

Saturday, October 17 - Seattle

On Monday, I will be 11 weeks from surgery.  I have lost 30 lbs, added exercise back into my life and certainly am eating far less than I was before the procedure.  From reading the message boards, I guess I am in what is called "Bandster Hell".  With one fill, but not yet the sweet spot, my weight loss has slowed way down to only about 2.5 lbs. over the last 3 weeks.

Hunger is nearly gone or at least manageable but I can still easily eat almost anything.  Chicken has presented a couple of problems and once ground beef but in both cases I simply hadn't chewed thoroughly.  The biggest frustration is that I can eat too much.  I have only had a PB twice and that was before the fill.

My next fill was still two weeks away but I decided to take charge and moved it up to this coming Tuesday.  There is a lot of caution around going too fast and I get that, I really do but I believe that even .5cc will make a difference. 

One reason I chose the lap-band system was for the slower weight loss (I don't like crashing) and I look forward to when I will resume a slow and reasonably STEADY pace of weight loss.

In addition to the band itself, the most powerful tool for me is the Health Tracker.  Tracking my calories and my protein intake daily has made a big difference.  I stay in range (calories/protein) but most importantly, I am aware of what I am eating.  And how much.  Awareness is the key to changing my behavior.  The food diary is a life saver and easier to use everyday as I built custom foods and meals.  The new activity tracker is also awesome.

So...at 11 weeks -

No pain except the occasional ache  in my left side if I overeat.
No sliming incidents
PB twice
Started exercising at 10 weeks for 30 mins. a day, 5 x a week (swimming, treadmill, weights)
Some body hunger but not bad
Lots of "head hunger" - evenings, while reading, wanting comfort (the usual issues for me)
-30 lbs
down one pant size
down one top size
-12.5 inches total, including an unbelievable 1.5 inches off my neck!

Regrets?  NONE, this is the best thing I have ever done for myself.  It even tops the trip to Italy!

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