Well maybe I was a little hasty in saying no shoulder pain! It's not that bad really I just get up and walk around the house and it helps. Still just a little tender, but I can get up and down better! I'm a little hungry just the clear liquids seem to fill me up and I'm not hungry for a while.
Everyone have a good day!
My surgery is December 17. Today is day 9 on the preop diet. I've been having protein shakes twice a day, and one meal is soup. I have had a headache all day today, but for the most part I have been doing pretty good. I have even noticed the last couple of days I'm not hungry first thing in the mornings and have to make myself drink that morning shake! I have several folks that know about my decision to have the Lap Band surgery. At first my co-workers thought I was crazy to want to do this, but with time and them doing some research they've come to understand this is the safest option for weight loss out there. The one question that my family and friends ask is why am I doing it at Christmas time? To me there is really no better time than now to have the surgery. Even with all the food that is out there and snacks being brought to the office I find that I can just walk right by and not give all the yummy stuff a second look! Just today my Husband and I were out finishing out our Christmas shopping for lunch we went to Olive Garden I had Chicken Gnocchi soup and not one bread stick which in the past I would have eaten several! I wish I could have had this kind of resolve in the past, but as my Husband is fond of saying quit looking back and keep looking forward!
I am so excited for my surgery next week! Looking forward to the Holidays which have taken on a new meaning for me this year. I look forward to seeing the weight drop off and me being in better health and able to do all the things I want to do!
Merry Christmas everyone!
I did it! Today was my band day! Was at the surgery center 5 hours the surgery itself was a little over an hour my surgeon repaired an umbilical hernia I didn't know I had! My surgeon used the spider so I have one large incision around my navel area and a smaller one just a little higher for my port. I'm sore, and have only had to take a little pain med. I don't really feel the gas pains in my shoulder, but my tummy is hurting I can feel it on the inside. I have sipped on water, weak tea and have had some jello. I am going to have some chicken broth in a little while. I have not felt nauseated at all! I'm hoping that will continue for the next few days as I move toward mushy foods! I can't wait to have mashed potatoes or even a scrambled egg!
I was not the least bit nervous this morning I have been so excited by the thought of being a more slender and lighter me that I didn't let my nerves get to me!
The staff was very professional, fun and caring! My surgeon was Dr. Adam Smith from Fort Worth, Texas and I believe he is the very best!
The only advice I can give is to be comfortable and confident in your decision to have this life changing Lap Band Surgery! Don't let others stand in you way do it for you and your health!
I'm so excited about a new year and a whole new me!
