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Frustrations

I havent updated for a while.... couldn't remember my password!!   First..... decided my numbers are skewed because my scale at home isnt close to matching the one at the docs office..... so the 265 from last time is not correct. Well, it is closer now than it was in December at any rate.   FInally got to what I would call my sweet spot and life was GOOD. Until I hit that time of the month.... no more periods but the water retention!!!!!!!!!! And right when it is time to weigh in.... so my numbers go up a bit.   With the water retention comes TIGHT. HAd 3-4 bites of my dinner last night and just couldnt handle it. I was sliming and puking..... I tried to stop and just couldnt.   I will stick to liquids today.... dont want to go through that again.   But I am really frustrated...... for the other 2-3 weeks when it is just right, I dont want to do an unfill. But a week to 10 days of uber tight will make me crazy.   Weigh-in is next THursday.
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5 days post-op.... so far so good!!

Wow, what a week this has been! Surgery on Monday, two sick kids etc.   The surgery itself went well, and I am so impressed with my doctor -- he called me on Tuesday to check on me. Not so impressed with the surgical center and staff, but hey, it is done, everything turned out well in spite of them.   I definitely have some restriction going on because I have been quite happy with my broth and jello. Even half a mug of broth is plenty for me. Tomorrow, I get to move on to "full liquids." I get cream of chicken soup -- what a feast that is going to be -- I can't wait!!   The gas comes and goes, the stitches and the tape on them are starting to ITCH!! I am still a bit sore but it is bearable. My back hurts more than anything from all that time in the recliner. I made it to the grocery store yesterday, with help from one of my daughters. And this afternoon I will do a little bit of work from home.   My kids are improving and home again.... that is a relief to me. THe humidifier and the airborne are doing their jobs, so I have not had more symptoms yet, thank goodness. Coughing is still painful. So is laughing. Jeff Dunham is not recommended during early recovery, lol.   So, after 5 days of rest and too much relaxation, it is time to get back to living -- in between naps anyway. :biggrin:
viking_girl

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Last Diet Coke was Monday night

That's good news isnt it? I thought it would take much longer than a week. I am really ready to just have this done. I have my pre-op appointment tonight and I am excited about it...all but the photo, lol. :thumbdown:
viking_girl

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Lab work one year post op....

So, there are really two things today. First is just a basic update. I had an unfill, and I immediately put a few pounds back on. A week ago, we put a bit back in. Only this time, we took a look at the numbers. Each time I had an unfill, my band was at 2.25 and 2.5 CC. So, we filled it to two and we will see what happens.   I have restriction in terms of how much I eat at one time. But I am still hungrier than I want to be throughout the day. I really need to journal what I am eating.   But the BIG news.... with a drumroll please.....   I was diagnosed with diabetes in 2002. Pre-surgery (2009) I was on two medications. I was able to maintain good numbers throughout the day but no matter what I did my fasting blood sugar each morning was always high.   My doctor had just recommended a third medication.   My mom and dad recommended the Lapband.   Within two days of surgery, my blood sugar was under control and I was able to go off meds.   I just had my HA1C drawn for the first time since surgery, and I have to say, I am thrilled.   Pre-surgery, I was over 7.0..... just dont remember the exact number.   As of today, my HA1C is 5.3 percent...... NORMAL!!!!   Of course, I know enough about diabetes to know I am not "cured" ...... I have a strong family history of the disease. It will not go away. But the longer I can keep these numbers in check, the longer I can prevent some of the horrible pain my grandmother went through before she died.   That makes it worth the rough days when I am too tight.   And did I mention.... I really miss my grandma.
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Progress!!!!!!!!!!!

I accomplished something this week and didnt even notice, until just tonight. Normally when I get uber hungery I get sick to my stomach, and them I get the dry heaves. Well, I am adjusting and getting used to the lower calories. Tonight I had my snack bar later than normal and started to heave, and it was only then that I realized it hasnt happened for a couple days!!   Hey, you have to look for the positives whereever you can find them, right??
viking_girl

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Two weeks out and great news!

This is working like a dream for me, and I am thrilled. I had my post-op appot. yesterday, and while I was waiting for my surgeon, I realized I haven't been taking my blood pressure medication. (My bad - I was able to discontinue my blood sugar meds so I just haven't got in a new routine yet) So he made a point to check my BP.   I was shocked -- it was 103/52!!!! Its a good thing I haven't been taking meds! I didn't expect to be off my BP meds so quickly - I have only lost 18 pounds, and I hade high blood pressure 40 pounds ago, so I dont really understand it. (Not complaining mind you!)   I will continue to monitor my blood pressure with my doctor at home - I don't want to assume I am free and clear just yet! BUt even so, that was fabulous news for a day.   I am doing very well with the band. I am not filled yet, but I am very satisfied. I each 1/2 cup portions about 4-5 times a day, and it is enough for me -- I can't tell you how good it feels to not be starving all the time.   A lot can change in 3 weeks, but my surgeon said if I am still doing this well in 3 weeks, he may not fill me just yet.   And, as a final note -- hiccoups are a bitch now!! :wink2:
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