Teresa A.
2nd band adjustment
Nov 26, 2008
On Monday (11/24) I had my 2nd adjustment, it was much less painful than the 1st! I was not sore at all this time....yea!
I have some restriction now which is great!!!! I have lost a total of 40 lbs so far...which I think is just awesome!
I did go through a couple of wks with a Lupus flair and was in so much pain I was struggling to just function at bare minimum speeds...but went back on prednisone and full doses of other meds and after about 2 wks ...I am finally feeling much better! I hope everyone has a super Thanksgiving!
I have so much to be thankful for...Praise GOD!
Teresa
Update...
Oct 28, 2008
I have been really hungry over the last couple of weeks, I am really struggling with that, trying to control portion size etc...
I really enjoyed meeting several OH members at PF Changs in Birmingham last weekend for dinner.
That's all for now...be back soon.
1st fill / band adjustment...
Oct 07, 2008
I believe I got a 2cc fill this afternoon, I will be on liquids for 48 hours, it hurt a little, more pain when he was mashing on my stomach trying to locate the port...but he got it first try in and out..I seem to be a little nauseated since leaving the office...I'm sure that will pass....I was only in the office about 20 min today! WOW!!!
Will post more later!
4 Weeks Post Op...
Oct 03, 2008
I am having a Lupus Flair this week, my legs hurt really bad, kidney infection etc...I called my Rheumatologist and he was out of town this week and his nurse was too...so I had to go see my GP. She took care of me...gave me a shot of prednisone (I hate prednisone ), some antibiotics and some different pain med's and I am starting to feel some better, I think??
I don't want to weigh though because of the prednisone I know I probably have gained 1 or 2 pounds..of water weight! I am so swelled up! Thank you prednisone!
I go for my first fill TUESDAY!!!! Yea!!!! I am so excited, for the last week I have been starving !!!! I have done pretty good I think...trying to control the urge to eat! I have pretty much stuck to 3 meals a day, like a good lap band patient! I hope I get enough of a fill to make a difference!
Well I will post again when I get a chance....have a great weekend!
Teresa
3 weeks post op
Sep 26, 2008
Wow, I can't believe I am already 3 weeks post op! I have been doing much better. Up until today I haven't really been hungry just drinking protein shakes and eating small meals.
Today, for the 1st time since surgery I am hungry! I have tried to control it and not think about it today...but it is really hard!
I am so tickled because during week 2, I didn't really loose any weight and I was a little down about that ...I was more excited during the 3rd week, I started losing again! I think during any diet the 2ND week is when the body is adjusting to new eating habits etc...
I go back to Dr. Bilton on October 7, for my 1st fill !!! I can't wait...I just hope I am not starving until then, maybe today was just a fluke and I won't be starving for the next 1 1/2 weeks until Dr appt.
That's all for now....have a great weekend!
2 weeks post op
Sep 17, 2008
I am able to eat just about anything now...I am not very hungry, which is a good thing....If I eat to fast and swallow air...I can't seem to burp some times and end up vomiting so I can burp...not much fun!
I am going to start walking today....I hope I don't change my mind! lol!....
Well I need to get back in bed and finish resting, I will be very busy at work today....have a great day!!!
8 Days post op
Sep 12, 2008
4 days Post OP
Sep 08, 2008
I went to work this morning until I went to the doctor at 2 then I went home, to rest. Very tiring day....but I will do it again tomorrow...
Will post more later!
Teresa
Home from surgery...
Sep 05, 2008
Hello everyone, I got home from the hospital around 1 today.
My surgery went well it took almost 3 1/2 hrs, Dr Bilton sd he was gonna charge me double because it took twice as long because of all the adhesion's and scar tissue.
I am so excited to be on the "losers bench" now...In alot of pain and a good bit of nausea...but its getting better as time goes on...
I am going to lay down .... post more later.
Teresa
3 days to go....
Aug 31, 2008
Only 3 days to go, I am so excited! I cleaned all day on Sunday and will do more on Monday (mostly laundry on Monday) trying to make sure everything is done for "S' (Surgery) day!
I took my girls to Mississippi yesterday to visit my family. Went to my brothers home, my parents and another brother came over. The kids swam with one of their cousins for hours...they had a great time, which was nice. We will not have another chance to "go home" until probably late November or December, because my oldest daughter is a cheerleader and all of their little league games are on Saturday mornings.
My family had lots of questions for me about the surgery. My sister-in-law asked more about the diet afterward. I guess I just think they know what it consists of ... she is an RN and so is my brother. I guess if that is not the area you work in, you really don't know much about it.
My brothers car was stolen out of his driveway sometime between Friday night and Saturday night....they have such a great attitude about it, it was just amazing...they kept saying there was a Bible, IPOD, Preaching tape, and Rod's backpack which of course had 2 checkbooks and work stuff in it...maybe with the Bible on the seat they might get saved...which would be a blessing! I hope....
Talk soon.....
Teresa