Its hard to believe that I have been banded for 4 days. OK I can tell because the pain is still there. I am really feeling the gas. I have been using Gas-X but I think that may be causing diarrhea.

I don't know for sure. Today I got up @ 6:15 AM and tried to stay on my regular schedule. Will I had first off started with a cup of chicken broth. that took nearly hour to drink. I'm full I guess. or tight. Now its 9 AM and time for a protein drink I made one from Enjoy Health Cappuccino. I am going to heat it up and try it that way. I did try taking my vitamins today and the iron is stuck I think. I ask Dr. S. if I could still take it THAT THING IS HUGE! I got it down but not to sure how far. I went for a walk out side for a bit this morning and I am going to head out again soon to see if I can relieve some of this pain.

I feel really good about the choice I made to have the surgery. I did receive a letter from a family member who stated that she loved me for who i am on the outside as much as the inside. Then it went on to say that I hope that I find what I'm looking for with this surgery. I maybe took it wrong,but I hope family members realize that I had this surgery for me, paid for it by ME , and will make the tool Yes TOOL that what the band is! work for ME. I will gladly accept others complements the best that I can. I really don't like them. I just hope people are not out looking for this to change my appearance in months. I looking and taking a two year period to achieve my loss. I want to live to be healthily. Aunt Marilyn wrote me and said that on her desk is a card on that card is a statement that 10282003 was the first day of her new life. ( the day she was diagnosed with breast cancer ) and she said I need to put the same note on my desk 050406 will be the first day of my new life. I agree. with her! It is the first day of my new life!

todays goal is get in three protein drinks and water.

Lets go DeAnn...... you can do it!

until the next time... see ya lite R