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3 weeks post op

So, it's been 3 weeks since my surgery. There have been a few bumps along the way. I pulled and possibly tore a stitch by my port site. It was very painful for about a week :thumbup:. But after getting an ultrasound, it was determined to be in good condition and only slightly tilted, but still accessible. I have been taking it easy and moving slowly and it's healing fine now. It's amazing how you go from being able to only have liquids, to soft foods to regular food. I progressed fairly quickly and tolerated regular foods after only 2 weeks of surgery. I was eating only small amounts of course, but still eating normal. As the days pass, the hunger gets more and more and the restriction that I once felt is really diminishing. I guess after the swelling goes down, you start to be near "normal" with your appetite. I have tried to stick to a high protein diet, so that the change won't be drastic once I do get my first fill. My first fill is 2 1/2 weeks from now on 4/6/09. I will be thankful for some restriction, because it's starting to feel just like it was before...and that's scary:ohmy:. I hear people talk about "bandster hell" and now I know what it is! It's this in between time, where you are not quite feeling the restriction and are able to eat normally. I am trying to keep my portion sizes down. I am doing pretty well, but haven't lost much since the introduction of real food again. I have lost 17 lbs. since 2 weeks before my surgery. I am also noticing that my clothes fit me so much better now and my "donut" or "spare tire" in the front is getting smaller! :thumbup: So, it is good news and I am happy to just "Keep on Truckin"!!! :ohmy:

ShelleyB

March 17, 2009

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The journey begins

My surgery was 2/25/09 at 7:30 am. I have a 10 cc Lap-band. My starting weight was 203, I was 193 at surgery and goal is 130. During surgery, the doctor found and repaired a hiatal hernia. I have had acid reflux for many years and have been on medicaiton for this...having the hernia fixed should remedy the acid reflux!:cool2: So, I am now 3 days post-op. I am still in pain and have alot of gas discomfort with pain in my left shoulder and left side. I am not hungry at all! I am on a full liquid diet for the next 1-2 weeks. When I do have a protein shake, I feel so full for many hours and just feel icky. I hope that passes. I am so excited to begin this journey of losing weight and using the lapband as my tool. I love to motivate other people and really feel that LBT is a very good place for support. It also lets me know that there are still some really nice people in this world! Thank you to all my new LBT friends!:wink2:

ShelleyB

February 28, 2009

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4 months post op

So, it has now been 4 months since my surgery. I have lost 24 lbs. to date. The last 6 weeks have been at a stand still and I gained and lost the same 2-3 lbs. over and over again. :crying: But, I just got my 3rd fill this week and I can really tell the difference. I have alot of restriction and I know this will kick off the weight loss again. Also, I am walking now, so that should help as well. :target: I had acid reflux really bad before my surgery. I still have it somewhat, but not nearly as bad. I am able to take medication for it "as needed" now, instead of a daily. Also, my doctor has lowered my blood pressure medication because of the weight loss! :thumbup: These are definitely victories! I still struggle with some food issues and think that maybe I always will. I have definitely learned that the lap-band is a tool and if I stop using it, it won't work. So, to stay focused is really the key here. Cheating band is only cheating yourself! On my next blog, I hope to report some major improvement in the weight loss and to my self esteem! Surgery: 2/25/09 1st fill: 4/6/09 - 2 cc for a total of 3 cc 2nd fill: 5/11/09 - .5 cc for a total of 3.5 cc 3rd fill: 6/22/09 - 1 cc for a total of 4.5 cc Good luck to all of you out there! :smile2:The journey to 1,000 miles begins with the first step!:smile2:

ShelleyB

June 24, 2009

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