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My journey so far

I started my lap band journey in Janaury 2008 by attending a seminar presented by Dr. Carlos Barba. My decision to start the journey was primarily based on what my weight was doing to my body. After my son was born in Feb 07 I developed major problems with my back, a herniated disk. They also said I was borderline diabetic. The doc suggested that weight loss would make it better. It has been hard for me to get around and even do simple things like playing on the floor with my son. I guess you can say that he has been my greatest motivation through all of this. I have been on several different diets throughout my life and they all worked, for a little while at least. But you always gain back more than you lost. So I very hesitantly started on my lap band journey, not sure if it was really something I could do. After talking with the surgeon and going though all those appts and doing hours of research on line I finally felt comfortable in my decision. I started the liquid diet on May 6th at 262 lbs. I went in to surgery on May 20th at 253 and as of May 23 I was 249. In all honesty, I think the hardest part for me has been not being able to pick up my son. When I came home from the hospital he was sick with a high fever and I could do nothing for him. It really got to me. As of today I am feeling a little better but still very sore and getting around slowly. Sleeping has been a challenge since I am a side sleeper and that is not comfortable to do at this point. I hope that goes away soon. I guess that's all for now. I am looking forward to a new healthier life and lots and lots of fun with my son!
Braysmom

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Two Months Post Op

Today is July 18, 2008 and it has been almost two months since I had my Lap Band Surgery. I have to admit that the first few weeks after surgery were pretty rough. I was in pain and couldn't not find a comfortable way to sit, sleep, do anything. Once that went away, I would say by about the middle - end of June I was in good spirits and feeling much better. I have not had any problems with my diet at all. I did the liquid after surgery diet and then the mashed foods and by the end of June I was eating regular food with almost no problems at all. Of course I am eating a quarter of what I used to eat in portion size. When I went for my 6 week post surgery doc appt he said I was exceeding the norm for weight loss and did not need a fill yet. I went back yesterday, July 17 and had my first fill. I have lost a total of 30 lbs since I started the liquid diet 2 weeks before surgery. The fill did not hurt, however, I was very uncomfortable after and can only do liquids. Later on today I am going to try some mashed foods and see how that goes. I hope this feeling doesn't last long. Overall I am feeling pretty good, my back no longer hurts like it used to and I can run around and play with my now 17 month old son! The lap band surgery was definitely a great decision for me!
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