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So I've been on the site again and again reading about other peoples journeys so I decided to create my own blog. I figure I'm going through it too so I might as well share my experience. I was banded on dec 13 at 730 and was in the car by 1010. It was so quick I couldn't believe it. The first day was probably the easiest for me so far. I actually was out for a few hours after surgery gettin my prescription and stocking up on liquids. I'm not sure if I felt great because of the walking around (slowly) or the anesthesia hadnt worn off. I've been on a clear liquid diet (water, hot tea, apple juice, chicken soup without the noodles, Popsicles). Thankfully this time on the liquid diet is MUCH easier than the pre-op diet. I've lost 3 pounds in 3 days btw!
 
The only complaints I have so far are SORENESS and GAS. I've never had any kind of surgery or outpatient procedure (besides wisdom teeth) so maybe I'm just a baby when it comes to pain. Whatever the case....I'm feeling it!! My pain meds are my best friend at the moment :-). I can definitely feel it of I wait too long between dosages. Ironically the soreness isn't around the incision sites but where the port actually is under my skin near my belly button. It's a little distended and that's the only part that is tender to touch or when I'm moving around.
 
After reading on here I've also learned a little more about gas from the CO2 inserted during the procedure. It's bothering me most in my left collarbone/shoulder area. Apparently it has something to do with the phrenic neve,but there are plenty of posts about that.
 
I'm going to try to write more, shorter entries but for the first I had to play catch up. Keep reading :-)

This is my first time ever blogging, but hopefully this will assist me in reaching my weight loss goal, and with the aid of others some of my questions can be answered.
 
Ok, here we go:
 
I had the lap band surgery on October 13, 2011. It was a seamless procedure, everything went well, and I was out that night. I was sore, but no pain (thank goodness). One week later went to the doctor, and lost 15 lbs. I was happy as a bee eating honey. Then went back the day before thanksgiving (go figure) and got my first fill make it 5cc's. By that time I lost another 9lbs (still happy). Then here I go getting on the scale everyday which made me sick, especially when I did not see the numbers move, so I had to tell myself to stop weighing myself. Now I weigh every week.
 
I say that I am learning my band, because certain things I eat seem to go down like a rock, and I have to sit there uncomfortable until the food goes down. I know it my fault, because I still following my old habits like drinking with my food, eating too fast, and not chewing well. All number one rules I know.
 
The only thing is I don't know if I am doing everything else correctly. I believe that I should have lost more weight than I have it will be 2 months tomorrow. My friend is telling me that I am doing fine, and it's a slow process, which I know that's why I wanted the Lap band, but who know.... LOL
 
I am attempting to stay away from carbs, such as bread, and rice. Although I have had a couple of Pringles, and some fried items, but for the most part it’s been just soup, veggies and meat.
 
I'm exercising, but not as much as I should; I know that. I'm getting back on track.
I guess at this point I am looking for suggestions on how I can lose more weight per month, and/or what are some of your best practices.

stepped on scale today. down to 285, so I have lost 7 pounds. I was expecting a little bit more, but I guess I will take what I get. Yesterday was my second day walking. The first day I walked 1 1/2 miles at the gym and I used the setting "hills". yesterday I only did a mile because I have been battling this could and I felt weak. Will go again today and try to do 2 miles. I went to the nutrition store and bought the muscle milk light shake powder, I like it a lot better and it has alot less calories than the regular powder with alot of vitamins. Gotta get to work. Hope everyone has a wonderful Wednesday!!