So, after my miserable HUNGRY blog i am feeling better!! Monday afternoon the hunger pains started to go away and my mood lifted a little. I am not sure why. I didn't do anything different. I haven't been that hungry since. I have been trying to stay more positive and thinking about the future and how great I am going to feel. Its starting to get warm here in New England and I tried on a few Capri's that were too tight last year and they fit! That has made a big difference in my mood.

So, being 8 days post op, this is what I am eating: Water, diluted juice, jello, SF Popsicles, chicken broth, and 3 protein shakes with Calorie Countdown fat free milk. I did get a really good tip from Janet to add saltine crackers in the broth for a little something extra. I haven't done it yet but if the hungry horrors return, i will!

Weight wise, I am down 10 pounds since surgery date (March 29). I am very pleased with this and I just hope it continues. I started this journey at 224. I did the Atkins diet to lose the required weight for surgery. Pre-Op I weighed in at 211. Today the scale said 201. Doing pretty well.

Pain wise, i have next to none. I am a little sore where the port is and thats about it. I have no complaints. My surgeon did tell me to put Vitamin E on my scars to help fade them. I haven't heard of that one yet but I started it this morning.

I have my dietitian meeting on Friday where I learn about the 2nd stage of this process and graduate to pured/mushies. Can't wait! I am craving refried beans, chili, applesauce, yogurt, etc. Only 2 more days. I can make it.

So far so good. I haven't regretted my decision and I can't wait to see where this band takes me!! Hope all is well with the rest of you all out there!!

Thanks for all of your updates. I love to read your stories of struggle and success. It has been very inspiring to me...Thanks

Hi Jilly! I am in a very similar starting place....210 pounds. I am doing the pre-op liquid diet starting on Friday. YIKES! April 23rd is the BIG DAY! My doctor says it'll be my new birthday. I hope it is as great as he says it will be! Good job on the commitment aspect! I agree, you can do it! You GO GIRL!

awww...we both lost 23 pounds!!! Congrats to us!