Janice R.
Keep on Keepin On
Dec 20, 2009
Well, I'm about seven weeks post op from the Lap Band surgery and I can't tell you how things have changed for me in that short amount of time. I'm still adjusting to my new life and eating. I ate healthy before, but portion control was always my biggest challenge. I now eat 1/2 cup or 4 oz three meals a day with 3 protein shakes per day. I can finally say I'm feeling really good! It took a while, I was pretty tired for several weeks after surgery, but I'm on iron pills so they are working. I found out before surgery that I was pretty iron deficient. I had always thought it was I wasn't getting enough sleep that was causing that. Anyway, I'm currently on soft foods, graduating from liquids which was such a blessing! I had my first fill on 10/10/09, and that went well. Dr. Srikanth put in 5 ccs of saline and asked me did I feel any restriction. I didn't feel any different, and I drank the 3 little cups of water, no problem. But nothing felt different, and still doesn't. From the very beginning since surgery I was not ever real hungry. So that was a bonus in itself. But today, I am starting to feel more hungry, which is a little change, but it's not overwhelming, so I'm happy with that.I was hoping to not have to ask for a seat belt extension while flying to Seattle, Wa. for my first fill. I had thought since I was down about 70 lbs (that weight loss includes the 1800 calorie diet I was on before surgery, and the liquid diet I was on pre surgery) that just maybe I would not need it. But, alas, I still needed it. But not too much longer!
Thanksgiving was crazy. I usually have a big family celebration with my brother's family and my best friend Linda and her family. I actually thought I could pull it off and have another big celebration, but the closer I came to the holiday I realized I couldn't do it this year. So I called my brother and told him that we weren't going to have the big family dinner this year, and my girlfriend Linda thought I was crazy to even try. So we just had a small little turkey breast, with some trimmings, and I had broth and jello. But we made it through, and now Christmas is coming. I don't think it will be quite as hard as I'm going to be able to eat soft foods, so I plan on making some healthy appetizers. It's so nice to see the results so far, going down in clothing size, and losing some of my big stomach. I sleep so much better too, and like I said before have a little more energy. So life is good! I'm so grateful for my husband who has been so supportive of me through this difficult time and all of our life together. I don't think I could accomplish the things I do without him. I also have a great friend, who I feel is more like my sister that is so special! She too has been one of the cheerleaders who has been there for me. Linda, words cannot express how much I appreciate all your support. She also bought me two beautiful jackets with matching tops to wear, a few sizes down from where I used to be! They are awesome! My children have been great too, I'm hoping to be an inspiration to them someday. Well, I better get busy, and drink some water and get moving! Five more days and Christmas will be here! I believe!
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About Me
Sitka, AK
Location
46.4
BMI
Surgery
10/27/2009
Surgery Date
Oct 08, 2009
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