That Girl 79

So I've been kicking around the lap band idea for a while now. I am 5'2"and currently weigh in at 260lbs. My back hurts, my hips hurt, my knees hurt, my feet hurt. I don't know how I came to be this way at 34. PCOS plus pregnancy 5 years ago started the ball rolling. It seems over the years the harder I try to lose. ... the more I gain. So. ... I've gone and done IT. I've scheduled my lap band procedure. I start my Protein diet on Monday the 1st. I was told I can have unlimited Protein shakes and eat only protein. I'm not 100% sure I can do it. ..but I'm gonna give it my all. I hope I can find support here as no one in my family would approve. I come from a long line of short round women who just accept it as a way of life. I don't want to be this way and I'm doing something about it. If anyone else starts their journey on July 25 maybe we can walk this road together. Wish me luck. I'm doing this first for myself and second for my 5 year old son. I'm a single mom and I have to be here for him because I'm all he has.

I'm at 3 weeks post op. No restriction now. First fill in 3-4 weeks.

Thanks.. I'm gonna do that. Not really sure what I SHOULD be eating or how much. Mainly on protein shakes and snacks (beef jerky, strawberries, carrots, and cottage cheese).

Just finished my 2 week post op appt.... guess what guess what guess what!?!?!?!?! I'm down 24lbs so far and my first fill is in 4 weeks.... woot woot!!!

Thank you. I'm goin shoppin tomorrow.

Today is day 7 post op. I have a horrible topic to bring up. I just had my first bowel movement since before my surgery. So.. first time in 7 days or so. I didn't think anything of it since I haven't been eating any solids. Well... let me tell you something. ... that hurt. This will sound horrible so I'm just gonna spit it out. It felt like giving birth to a rock monster. Is this normal? Is this what I have to look forward to for the rest of my life... because if so... I'm gonna start buying stock in stool softener or somethin. Sorry again to bring up such a gross topic.

Today is day 5 post op. I just finished my first protein shake and it kinda feels like there is a brick in my chest. Feeling much better but still a little sore. I'm at 243 now.

Today was not a pretty day. Seriously having flashbacks from waddling around after I had my son. Not nearly as thirsty today. Only got down 2 ensure clears instead of my goal of 3. Had some chicken broth and water too but nowhere near what I drank yesterday. Not feeling hungry so much as the urge to hibernate. Really just want to sleep til all the pain is gone. My sister leant me her girdle thing from when she had her gallbladder out. Let me tell you. It's been my best friend today. Not sure why... but everything feels better when it's all smooshed in and supported. Hopefully not hurting anything by wearing it to bed. Tomorrow is another day. Hope ya all are well.

I had mine repaired too. I feel it too... but the port incision is what's killin me. Ugh.

I'm having trouble making myself sip water and fluids slowly. I just want to chug a gallon right now. Lol. Still pretty sore. Have a coldpack on my port incision. Feeling sore/pulling when I stand up straight. Just took my pain meds. Nap time for this girl. Talk to ya all soon. Hope you're having a good day.

I'm at home now. Been here for most of the day. My port incision hurts the most. And my throat is super dry... killin me. Drinkin water, broth, and ensure clear. But have to get more as soon as my cup is empty. I made it upstairs when I got jome. Been getting up and walking around. Also picked up some gas x strips. Hopefully tomorrow is better.

Oh... and my final pre op weigh in was 248lbs.

I've just finished my last protein shake before the midnight cutoff time. It's 11pm now and tomorrow morning is the big day. I did all of my laundry today, vacuumed, swept, mopped, and cleaned my apartment like nobody's business. Hopefully it'll last til I'm back up and running again. I'm nervous and excited. I've got my pain meds and heparin ready to go. Not looking forward to injecting meds for the next two weeks.... but I know I can do this. I'll try my best to remember and update tomorrow as soon as I can. Wish me luck.... here I go.

Coolbeans. I just picked up a blender hoping it'll mix the protein drinks better.

My day is fast approaching. I'm on the pre op diet of unlimited protein shakes and limited protein only. (Chicken breast with no skin and no sauce). I haven't lost any weight. Picked up my post op scripts. Found out I'll have to inject myself three times a day post op with blood thinner. I have a few jitters/fears. I live on the 2nd floor of my apt complex and have a rough and tumble 5 year old little boy. I've been telling him mama is gonna have surgery soon so you can't be jumping on my tummy. I'm worried. Will I ever be able to wrestle around with him post op. I know not right away but I mean ever.

Went shopping for protein shake mix. Picked up New Whey liquid protein tubes in grape flavor. And a big jug of body fortress super advanced whey protein. Not really sure what I should be looking for on the labels.... anyone have a good list of dos and don'ts when it comes to protein skakes and or mixes?

Today I had my egd. Joy oh joy. I have a hernia I didn't know about. .. but other than that my stomach looks good and is ready to go.

Awesome. .. thanks. I'll pick some up tomorrow and give it a try.

Ok... I just had my first protein shake and let me tell you this crap is horrible!!!! Does anyone have any suggestions to make this stuff bearable? I got down quite a bit of it.... but I can also suffer shots of tequila easier. Heellllpppp...

Maybe we can do this together. The only one in my family that knows about my surgery is my sister and she only knows because she's driving me home that day.

I haven't started anything yet. Monday will come soon enough. I hope in a year to be on here still updating and posting my success story. Glad I found this pl a ce.