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A New Beginning

A blog by Cat225 in General

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A New Beginning, a weight loss surgery blog by Cat225 on BariatricPal. 8 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Two months down!

It's been two months since I got my lap band. Tomorrow I'm getting my second fill. So far I've lost 37 pounds, 15 during the pre-op diet, and 22 since my lap band surgery. I've been to parties, and dined out at restaurants and I'm still losing. When I went out with friends last week, I brought my own take home container with me, and packed up half my dinner before I started eating it! I've changed the foods that I eat, but generally I don't feel like I'm on a diet. That's why I'm so surprised th

Taking my time recovering

Wow! It's been almost a week since I got my band. I'm still quite bruised up and sore, especially in the center of my stomach, and my left side and shoulder, but I have a lot of mobility. Tomorrow will be the first day since surgery that I've driven the car. I'm glad I was able to take it easy the last week. There is no reason to rush things if I don't have to.   So far I don't feel any different with this band. It's hard to believe that it's even inside of me. I do wish I could feel something
  • Cat225

One more day to go!

Wow, I can't believe I'm almost done with the pre-op diet. I never thought I would be able to do it, but I did! My husband told me tonight that what I've been doing is a hard thing, and I should be proud of myself. I was on the phone part of the day with a nurse at the clinic going over everything for Thursday. Instead of being nervous I'm pretty excited! I am ready to get on with this, and start my new life.   The thing is that I haven't told anyone about this. Even my friend, who will be wat
  • Cat225

Starving!

I'm less than three days away from being banded. I have been feeling hungry since last night. This is real hunger with a growling stomach. It's getting difficult to choke the shakes down. I've been online today looking for some better ones that don't cost a fortune to ship to Canada. If anyone has any recommendations let me know.   Thursday cannot come too soon!
  • Cat225

Five more days and counting!

A week from today, I will have been banded for two days. To say that I am excited would be an understatement. I cannot wait!   I've adjusted to the diet I'm on. I still dislike the taste and texture of the shakes, but I'm drinking them. The past few days I've only been able to get in two a day instead of three. My stomach has been bad, partly due to the new Metformin my doctor prescribed me last week. My blood sugar was very high at my pre-op checkup. Luckily, it's gone back down, but she want
  • Cat225

Almost halfway done!

Today is my 6th day on my pre-op diet, and it has been the easiest so far. While I still find the shakes and vegetable concoctions in my recipe book nauseating, mentally I am finding it easier to get through it. I have no more sugar cravings or cravings for any junk food, which to me is a miracle. I never thought I could stop eating sweets so quickly. I am craving food, but mostly protein, like chicken and hard boiled eggs, and I would kill for some chicken broth!   I'm not saying it's easy n
  • Cat225

Another Day, Another Shake

Today is Day 5 of my pre-op shake diet. I'm really growing to dread "meal time". I guess it doesn't help that I've also been sick the past few days. All I want is a little soup. I've been eating my vegetables for dinner. I never thought I'd ever be looking forward to eating asparagus and cauliflower!   I'm doing this for a reason. It will all be worth it when I start dropping pounds. This is the first time in years that I actually have a chance to get down to a reasonable size. Right now my fi
  • Cat225

Day 1

So today I began my shakes in preparation for lapband surgery on Jan. 30th. I'm allowed 3 shakes and 250 calories worth of certain vegetables. It's been a challenging day! I think the hardest part is that I still have to make meals for my husband and son. I wish I could avoid all exposure to food! Lol
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