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I had my last pre-op surgeon visit today.

I met with Dr. Rehnke today for the last time before my surgery... I had lost 14.6 pounds in the last 12 days on my liquid diet... not a bad start. I am more excited than scared about tomorrow now... My surgery is late afternoon so i can sleep late and relax. I am putting it in God's hands now... where my life belongs.
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Almost one week later... a New Band Geek

Well, tomorrow will be one week from my surgery... I'm a Band Geek finally. :thumbup:It's has been a hard week for me since my Band Leader, Dr. Rehnke had to fix a large hernia while installing my band so I just got home from the hospital yesterday.:thumbup: I'm still sore from the large incision to fix my hernia but my other small incisions don't hurt at all. I have one more week of my clear liquid diet before adding in full liquids which i look forward to the change... even though i've been forcing myself to take the liquids since i never feel hungry yet. :rolleyes2:My additions to the band lingo besides Band Geek(Me) and Band leader(Surgeon)... also our Supporters(friends, family, and you all) are my Bandaids. I'm feeling more like myself... I missed me.
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A new life...

I can't believe this thursday is my first fill... It was a long ride to the finish line but my new life is in play. I am nervous about my first fill... Not the needle so much as the forcing liquids til I gag thing...I hope it's not as bad as it sounds. Otherwise, I feel great. I have more energy and less pain already. I don't miss the excessive carbs and sugar but emotionally I want the comfort that they provided for so long. I need to find another stress reliever.... maybe exercise. I am thinking of joining the YMCA since they have a pool and lots of classes to choose from. I never really liked working out so I want to make it fun. I will blog again once I get my fill... Thursday, May 6th. :smile:
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Pre-op visit.... Tomorrow.

Well, Tomorrow is the day to see my progress on this liquid diet and get my final weigh-in... I was very nervous and anxious but I am starting to get really excited too. One more day of my old life and then my new improved life begins... :mad:
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2 Weeks Post-op...

:biggrin:Well, 2 weeks have gone past and I feel great... not perfect but so much better every day. I am still on liquids but I'm finally on full liquids... I have my first post-op appt. with my surgeon a week from tomorrow. Luckily, I went to my primary doctor and he found i have an infection in one of my incisions... that we are treating with a strong anti-biotic... The small incisions from the lapband installation have been healing well and besides a little itching are not bothersome but the incision for the filter for blood clots and the incision to fix my hernia are still a pain in my a$$... Hopefully, I will be feeling completely like myself soon... I went to the movies once with my husband, it was hard to sit up for 2 hours but nice to get out.... I missed the popcorn...LOL I went scrapbooking for a couple hours yesterday with a bunch of friends and that felt great... So I'm doing so much better. I'm excited to be taking this journey with you all.
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1st Post-op doctor's visit...

Today, I went to the surgeon for the first time since I was released from the hospital... after my surgery. I had only lost 11 pounds so far but I was happy with that. The doctor was thrilled with my progress so I guess I am doing well. I am scheduled for my first fill on May 6th... I am excited and nervous too... I feel great. :tongue_smilie:
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My first fill...

Well, today was my first fill. I was nervous about not knowing what to expect and being forced to drink til i choke...LOL. I couldn't believe how easy it was to get through. I took photos... well, my Mom did. It wasn't painful or a struggle of any kind. I still feel great but will be on clear liquids again for the next 2 days. I got 4cc put in my band today. I look forward to seeing how much restriction that gives me. I am glad to be on the next part of my journey.... And I lost a little over 10 more pounds which makes 44 pounds lost so far all together. Yippee! :smile:
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A new blog

I started a more detailed full length blog about my life and journey... check it out! http://mybigfatbandgeeklife.blogspot.com/
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Hunger?

I am not sure what my problem is today...I've had other days like this... I feel hungry? I think... It's like I can't get full even though I'm full. Weird? right? I guess I should think about what I ate or did to trigger this... I am so tired of analyzing my diet, or lack of it. I am doing well and really want to continue to do well. I need busy work to keep my mind off of food. I started a more detailed full length blog about my life and journey... check it out! http://mybigfatbandgeeklife.blogspot.com/
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I lost 16 more pounds!

Well, I jumped in the car and drove a thousand hours to see my new 2 week old nephew... We just decided to do it spontaneously. I feel great these days and am able to do alot more. I was supposed to have my monthly visit to my surgeon yesterday but had to cancel when we decided to come back home for a visit. I am from Philadelphia and the Flyers are playing in the Stanley Cup this week so lots of family get togethers and BBQ/pool parties to pass the time. I used one of those scales that they have where you give it a quarter and they give you the "bad news"... well, in my case it was good news... this last month I lost another 16 pounds... :smile2: So 60 pounds total, a long way to go to goal but I'm on my way. I don't know how accurate those scales are but since I'm not going to the doctor again until July1st.. I'll take what I can get. Please follow my other more detailed blog at mybigfatbandgeeklife.blogspot.com *Maria*
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A Day in the Life...

I feel great these days. I don't own a scale so I can't tell you how much I've lost since over 2 weeks ago when it was up to 44 pounds... I love this band life... I don't eat alot of carbs and instead mostly protein. That diet is giving me energy galore and i feel wonderful. I know it's a long road to get where I'm going but every day I see that I am headed in the right direction. It's amazing! I've only had one 4cc fill and I think I'm ok for a while. I can't wait to check out the rewards of my hard work. The energy and overall improvement in my health is my biggest reward. The weight loss is just a bonus. :thumbup:Check out my other more detailed blog at mybigfatbandgeeklife.blogspot.com
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