I'm having my first post-op appointment tomorrow. I think it's supposed a group appointment to see how everyone is doing. Sounds kinda crummy and like a great way to cram a lot of people with co-pays in at one time. No wonder this guy makes a killing, lol.

I'm down about 17 lbs now! And I'm really feeling almost back to normal, except eating of course. I can really finally breathe deeply again without any pain or struggling. The only things are that my shoulder hurts for some reason (I don't think it's still gas-related), and my incisions hurt after I've been sitting for a while and I get up.

Work is also getting back to normal for the most part. I started a new job a week and a half before I got the band, so it was like everything I learned fell out of my head during my time off, lol.

Oh my goodness, one other thing...I had the hiccups for about 5 minutes today...thought I was going to die!! I thought my hiccups were bad before I got the band...holy crap! And I'm the type that's afraid I'm going to bust the band with a hiccup...ugh.

I can't wait until I can eat somewhat normal food again. I miss going out with my friends and enjoying them with food. Soon I'll be able to do that again, I'll just eat less. But I hate feeling like I'm losing touch with my friends just because I've made this life choice. They're very understanding, but it sucks when they're going out somewhere and they say, 'oh, I guess we can't go there, Amy can't eat there.' I hate being the inconvenience.

Hopefully not too much longer...! It'll be worth it! :cool: