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Okay so I've been seeing this guy for about a month and a half.  He has no idea about what kind of surgery I had but he does know I had surgery.  He doesn't press me at all about what kind of surgery I had but at the same time I want to be as open with him as possible to allow him to get to know me better.  I know its a personal choice about when to tell someone that you had WLS but how long did you wait until you told someone you recently started dating? Just curious!

Thanks!

Hey everybody! Just a quick update. I had my first fill today and to say it was interesting would be an understatement! Haha It was like a Pulp Fiction movie moment..Sit up with a needle sticking out of your belly and then drink some water...I didn't know what he was asking me to look for at that time but as the day went on and I drank water and broth I finally got it.(YES, 8 HOURS LATER LOL)  I think it's so neat that I can feel when fluid passes through my little pouch. I have a 10 cc band and I'm now filled to 5.5 cc's. I haven't been hungry at all today and I'm glad because I was starting to get hungry last week. Now  I need to kick up my cardio now so the pounds will just melt off.....I'm excited!

Hope everyone is doing well!!!!

Hello OH family!

Just want to wish all of you family health, wealth, and succuss!

Hello Everyone!

Hope y'all had a great Christmas!  Just wanted to check in with everyone and let you know I'm doing well.  I'm back to my regular schedule at work and feeling like my old self again...okay a 25lb less version of me! haha  I am learning to eat slow and I have a nice eating schedule going on.  Making sure I get in my protein and also I'm also using a tip that I got from this beautiful lady on my friends list...I'm not drinking any liquid until 30 minutes after a protein shake and 1 hour after eating pureed/mushies.  At first it was hard but I think I am starting to master this. If anyone has other helpful tips, please send them this way!

Today I had my post-op, I was told I'm doing awesome(patting self on back)  My doctor is  VERY tough  and he had me on a clear liquids up until today(15 days..ouch!).   He took off the old steri straps and checked my incisions to make sure they are all healing properly(I'll post pics later), he put new smaller strips on and told me once these fall off I don't need to do anything else. My BP was fantastic 118/80! Not bad for a gal whose BP was 156/107 a month ago. =)

I am now able to eat pureed things and let me tell you I was so excited to eat creamy chicken soup that I burned my tongue! haha I was only able to get half of it down but I'm so full!! I go back in on January 11th to get my first fill and I can't wait.  I'm well on my way to my goal weight and I'm already imagining me in my itsy bitsy bikini =)  Hope everyone else is doing well!!!

Hugs

Jennifer

One word to describe this...GAG! haha It has this after taste of soap but because my doctor has me on clear liquids until 12/21 this is my only way to get protein.  Simple tasks make me tired and I need something to give me energy since I'm going back to work tomorrow. Hope everyone is well! =)

I just wanted to touch base with everyone and let you know I'm doing well!  So far since beginning my protein diet up to now I have lost about 18lbs.  I will be on clear liquids until my follow up appt( which is 12/21) seems like forever, I'll be glad when I can eat pureed foods haha I need some varity...jello,broth,and sf popsicles gets old after a while!   I still have some abdominal pain but it's getting better so I'm not having to take as much of the pain meds, I usually take it at night so I'm not that uncomfy.I was able to take off my pads and now I have steri strips..Do they fall off on there own? Every morning I wake up I'm so happy about taking this step and having this surgery, I already feel like I have more energy.  Yesterday my daughter said "your arms look so skinny!" lol which was awesome cause I hate my upper arms but love to wear tanks! LOL  I'm rambling but only cause I know y'all would understand what I'mgoing through!  Hope everyone is having a fabulous SUnday!

*hugs*
Jenn

Just wanted to let everyone know that I am  home from the hospital and doing well.  I was fortunate not to have gas pains. The only pain I have is abdominal pain but it's not too bad. The surgery went smooth and I also found out I had a 2inch hernia that he fixed...really 2 inches?! My goodness! lol  Hope everyone is doing well and thank you for all of your support!  I'll touch base again soon! xx

This day has finally come! I can't believe it! The weeks leading up to my surgery day,I experienced every emotion under the sun.lol I know I'm ready but a tad scared. I always think about if  something went wrong.  I've done my part to become prepared for this surgery and I know that my doctor  is awesome and will do his part to ensure a safe surgery.  I'm hoping to get some sleep tonight since my surgery is at 2pm and I don't have to be at the hospital until 11:30. I want to thank everyone for the support and kind words. Please keep me in your prayers. I also want to wish everyone having surgery this week the best of luck!   Jennifer

After ALL this time on my protein diet, today is the day hunger has hit me!! I am so freaking hungry! LOL My doctor wants me to start my clear liquid diet TOMORROW! OMG!! 3 days of really starving!  I know I can do it BUT I'm doing it kicking and screaming! haha  Hope everyone is doing well!