August 8, 2008

Aug 08, 2008

I weighed today.  I am down 13 more pounds!  That makes 40 pounds total!!
I was so surprised!  I knew I was losing but didnt have a clue how much.  You can really tell by my shirts, they are really starting to look big!

August 5, 2008

Aug 05, 2008

I am happy with the amount of restriction I have for now.  I only have a small amount, but it is enough to tell myself to slow down, take small bites and chew, OR ELSE!  lol  It is a good feeling to begin to know when you are full!
I went walking tonight.  I noticed that I can make it all the way around the track without stopping and not being as short of breath as before.  I don't feel like I am about to die when I finish! 

August 3, 2008

Aug 03, 2008

I went in for my 2nd fill yesterday.  The nurse did the fill, and I did not feel a thing!  She said she gave me 1.25 cc.  She said that brought me up to 6cc.  I was surprised because I thought that would have brought be up to 3.25cc, but she said I had some in my band from the initial surgery!
I ate lunch today and could tell I had some restriction, but I am still able to eat.  I will have to watch myself closely to make sure I dont overeat!!  All in all I am very pleased with my second fill, and am ready for my 3rd!!

July 27

Jul 27, 2008

I went swimming today.  I stayed in the pool for about 2 1/2 hours and had a blast!  I was with my family.  I will probably be sore tomorrow, but it was well worth it.  I am planning to go back next weekend.  I get my second fill on saturday, and will go swimming again on sunday!  I hope this week goes by fast!!

July 25

Jul 25, 2008

I finally decided to go weigh today and not wait until next saturday when I get my second fill.  I was afraid to weigh, because I thought I had gained weight.  I LOST another 6 pounds!!  I was so excited!!  That is 27 lbs so far!!  It really is starting to work!!

July 23

Jul 23, 2008

Still impatiently waiting for Aug. 2  - I am so ready for my 2nd fill.  I have had no restriction since having my first fill.  I am walking and watching what I eat, but some days it is hard!
I have not weighed since I had my first fill.  I want to waite until I go back in to get my 2nd fill before I weigh again.  I hope I have not gained any more weight!  I feel much better that I did before being banded.  I am exercising more and eating better.  I still have a lot of swelling (edema) in my left leg.  I really have to watch my salt, it causes a lot of swelling!  I will post again soon!

July 6

Jul 06, 2008

I had my first fill on July 3.  I have no restriction at all.  The Doctor put in 2cc.  I am able to eat like I did before being banded.  It's scary!!  When I went in on July 3, I had gained back 6 pounds!  I was devastated!  I go in for my second fill on August 2, I hope I get some restriction then.

June 29

Jun 29, 2008

Doing great!  I lost 21 pounds during the 2 week pre-op diet until now.  I go in for my first fill on thursday july 3 (1 day before my birthday!!)
I have been eating more, but I have to really watch that!
I don't have any restriction, and can eat whatever I want.
Hopefully that will change on thursday.

June 22

Jun 22, 2008

I have had a great weekend.  No problems at all.  I have been able to eat a variety of food.  I have had pimento cheese, chicken fajitas, grilled chicken, sliced turkey, cheese (I cant remember what else  lol).   
Last night, I was finally able to sleep on my left side without it hurting (port).
I am so excited, I can start to tell the difference that my skin is beginning to get a little looser!
I made it around our city park tonight for the first time since being banded!  It is a mile long.  Now I have to go 2 laps!!
I will update again soon!

June 19 - post op appointment

Jun 19, 2008

I went in today for my 1 week post op appt.  The nurse removed the strips covering my incisions.  I thought they would stay on for another week because they were still very stuck!  She peeled them right off.

I was given the ok to start soft, solid foods.  The doctor said I could have baked potatoes, so I had  part of a baked potatoe for lunch, and omg!  It was good.

For supper, I had soft scrambled eggs with cheese, they were wonderful!

I went to a support meeting tonight.  It was very interesting. 

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stephenville, TX
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06/13/2008
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Jul 21, 2007
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