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I had my 1st fill today.  He put in 4 cc's.  I'll be on liquids for 24 hours, but that is fine by me.  I've lost 18.5 lbs. since my post op and he said I've lost almost 30, since I 1st came to see him.  He thinks I might need one more fill and that's it.  He is very pleased with my progress.  I am too!  I grabbed some pants out of the closet and put them on, only to find they were too big.  That feeling is one of the best feelings ever!  And to wear some cute clothes again!  With cute shoes!  I think I have more energy and I just seem happier, if that can be.  I'm a pretty happy person most of the time. 

Everyday, I think that this was the best decision I ever made.  I only wish I could have done it sooner, but that's ok.  I did it when I could and that is all that matters. 

I can't wait to see more progress!

Well, I'm coming up on my 3rd week of being banded.  I already started my soft foods.  Thank goodness.  I was getting real tired of liquids.  Although I did make some home made egg drop soup (I put some protein powder in the broth) which is so good. 

I learned real quick that I need to eat a little bit of protein every couple of hours.  I came to work on Monday and had 1/2 of a yogurt and then at lunch, a small, small portion of tuna salad.  I felt so dizzy, lightheaded and cold!  I ended up going home and going to bed.  I stayed home the next day and came back to work on Wednesday.   I was ready this time.  I packed my lunch box with cottage cheese, a slice of turkey deli meat, a string cheese, a peach and some egg salad.  I felt so much better.  I also made an Italian version of tuna salad.  I use tuna but mix it with cannelini beans, red wine vinegar, a little onion, olive oil, garlic and salt & pepper.  Both the tuna and beans are high in protein and low in fat.  Plus, I feel more satisfied.  I've also been making egg beaters with a little picante sauce mixed in for breakfast.  So I start the day off right.  Sometimes I also have some mashed beans (I hate to call them re-fried, since I don't re-fry them) with my egg beaters.  It makes this Mexican girl feel like she's eating good!  I'm so surprised at how little it takes before I start to feel full.  I really listen to myself and as soon as I think I might be feeling full, I stop.  I have yet to throw up and I aim to keep it that way.

I still don't know how much weight I've lost, but I'm in clothes that are about 2 sizes smaller than what I was wearing, so I am pleased.  I need to try and get a scale (that works!) this weekend.  My scale told me I lost 20 pounds within 6 days of my surgery and then it told me I had gained 20 pounds 4 days later.  It also told my mom's caretaker that she weighed 147 (about right) and then a few days after that, it told her she weighed 250 pounds!!!!  So I need to take it back.  My mom had her scale brought over but it showed I only had lost about 10 pounds.  We both think it's wrong. 

But nothing can describe the feeling of putting on clothes that are loose.  You feel so good.  I take my big clothes and put them in a bag.  One more thing that doesn't fit.  It really is amazing and I can't wait to see more!  I'm so glad I had this done.  It was the best decision I've made in a long time. 

I've made it a week on liquids, jello and broth.  I never would have thought that possible before.  This time, it is different.  I have a brand new mindset and everytime time I see some food that I want, I just think how much exercise I would have to do or how much longer it would take to lose the weight.  The mind can be so powerful, if you let it.

The scale says I've lost weight and I tried on some shorts today that I haven't worn for 2 years and not only did they fit, they were loose!!  So I guess I believe the scale.  At first, I thought the scale was broken and I wanted to take it back. 

I had my post-op appt. today.  I've lost about 4 lbs. but I know I'm bloated.  And I mean BLOATED!  Boy, I thought people were just talking about right after surgery.  I didn't know it would be daily.  I feel more bloated at night.  I'm trying to get most of my liquids down, but I feel so full.  The doctor said that was normal and that it would take me some time to get them all down. 

My stomach was getting upset and so the doctor suggested I try soy powder.  I put it in some broth and it was ok.  I'm still not up to drinking the shakes just yet.  But I do like broth, so that is good. 

I had a dream last night that I was going to eat real food.  I kept telling my friends, I can only have one bite.  So I had my one bite...of edamame!  Dreams are crazy.

Each night, I'm sleeping better.  I can't wait till I can sleep on my side/tummy again.  I'm getting closer to feeling normal.  I'm trying to be patient and not think too far into the future.  Just trying to take it one day at a time. 

I'm sitting in bed trying to decide if I should take a shower or go to sleep.  The thing is, it takes me so long to go to sleep, I could have taken the shower.  I hope to get some sleep tonight.  I am so ready.  I'm getting up at 4:00.  I think a hot shower will help me sleep.  I'm still not nervous.

Today was the 1st time I felt hunger in a few days.  Everytime I felt it, I took a sip of water.  It helps.  I don't mind the full feeling.  It just reminds me that I don't need to eat.  And it helped me get my water/liquids today.  

I'm so excited! :)
 

It's 2 days before my surgery and I think I'm pretty prepared.  I'll be trying the protein powder drinks today.  So far, I've liked what I tried.  That, to me, is so important.  I bought a scale yesterday.  I'm not sure how often I'll see the doctor after my post-op, so I think I'll weigh myself once a week between doctor visits.  I feel so positive and hopefull about this.  I hope I don't get discouraged by the little things. 

Here's one cool thing.  Due to a job that is time sensitive, I'll get to work from home so I won't have to take so many hours off from work. 

I'm ready to get this show on the road.

It's one week to my surgery.  I've told most of my family and they are very supportive.  Someone asked me what my goal is.  I can tell people what the doctor wants me to get to.  But I don't really have a set weight or size I want to be at.  Is that bad?  I haven't really allowed myself to think about what I could be.  I guess I'll know when I get there.  But I definitely know this... it is all on me. 

I've been looking at the before and after pictures and they are so inspiring.   I can't wait to see my own!

I took my last blood test and got to have my psych eval today.  Now, I"m just waiting for my PCP to get all the tests back and she said she'd write the clearance letter and send everything to Dr. Ganta's office.  I'm a week away from my pre-op appt.  I've been telling people here and there and everyone has been so supportive.  It really is great. 

I stopped by the vitamin store today to check out the protein powder.  So many choices.  I think I'll try some before my surgery. 

Less than 2 weeks away!

Happy Memorial Day!  I spent yesterday at Devil's Cove in Lake Travis with my best friend and a group of great people.  It rained a little bit before we got out, but it passed and I spent my last time on Devil's Cove - pre-op. 

I spent a lot of time thinking how my life is going to change.  My best friend is so excited.  We've already got a list of things that I'll be able to do with her and her son.  It's great to see her so excited.  In fact, everyone I've told has been really supportive. 

My mom and I sat down together on Saturday night and went over the finances.  I applied for what I needed and got approved right away.

I've got appointments for Diet, Exercise and Pschological consult tomorrow.  I also pay the anesthesiologist tomorrow.  Then it's 2 weeks to my surgery date of Tuesday, June 9, 2009. 

This is really going to happen!