So, it's been 3 weeks since my surgery. There have been a few bumps along the way. I pulled and possibly tore a stitch by my port site. It was very painful for about a week :thumbup:. But after getting an ultrasound, it was determined to be in good condition and only slightly tilted, but still accessible. I have been taking it easy and moving slowly and it's healing fine now.

It's amazing how you go from being able to only have liquids, to soft foods to regular food. I progressed fairly quickly and tolerated regular foods after only 2 weeks of surgery. I was eating only small amounts of course, but still eating normal. As the days pass, the hunger gets more and more and the restriction that I once felt is really diminishing. I guess after the swelling goes down, you start to be near "normal" with your appetite. I have tried to stick to a high protein diet, so that the change won't be drastic once I do get my first fill. My first fill is 2 1/2 weeks from now on 4/6/09. I will be thankful for some restriction, because it's starting to feel just like it was before...and that's scary:ohmy:. I hear people talk about "bandster hell" and now I know what it is! It's this in between time, where you are not quite feeling the restriction and are able to eat normally. I am trying to keep my portion sizes down. I am doing pretty well, but haven't lost much since the introduction of real food again. I have lost 17 lbs. since 2 weeks before my surgery. I am also noticing that my clothes fit me so much better now and my "donut" or "spare tire" in the front is getting smaller! :thumbup: So, it is good news and I am happy to just "Keep on Truckin"!!! :ohmy: