Bouncy Girl

7/22/07 I feel pretty good today. Lost 2 lbs. from yesterdays weigh in. That felt good. I Keep drinking lots of water, 64 ozs. plus /day as advised by nutritionist. I think that really helps with weight loss. As for diet I'm still on post op protein drinks. I've been drinking New Direction pudding. It's supposed to be pudding but I blend with ice and cold water and make a really delicious shake. I drink 3/day. I'm still having hunger pangs. Also ate SF Jello that helped some but it was the peanut butter that finally squelched my hunger. I know I shouldn't be eating any solid food now but I don't consider it a solid. Well anyway no harm done. 1 Tbsp. won't kill me. I sure hope I will get to eat something soon. I don't want much-- just something to stop hunger pangs. DH and I walked the dogs in the riverbed so they could run off leash. It was humid and started to sprinkle. We didn't mind, it was such a nice afternoon. The clouds made for a really pretty magenta sunset. We walked about 7 miles. I was a little hesitant to venture more than a couple of miles... but I did fine. Knees started to ache a bit. I'll sure be glad when I drop some more weight. My knees are looking forward to it. Until next time you all take care. Good night.:usa2:

I live in Lakewood, California

Hi tat1too, I'm so glad you're doing well. I hope my first month goes like yours. I am feeling more energy but still sore 6 days post op. Keep up the good work. Bouncy Girl

I am wondering the same thing myself. I was banded 6 days ago and I don't want any negativity at this point. I may tell very good friends but you're right it is your business. Good Luck, Bouncy Girl '

Hi Cherrybomb, I can totally relate to your worries in this entry. I had surgery 6 days ago. I still have sharp pain when trying to get up from the couch. I still take liquid Vicodin as needed. Not so much as after first 3 days. Keep your chin up!

Yes, I understand how other's call my being banded the "EASY WAY OUT". Like I'm supposed to suffer and struggle in order to lose weight the "right way''. I tried many diets and lost and regained more. I did my share of struggling. Everyone I talked to about my desire for this procedure were all against it. Not even my best friend was supportive. I finally gave up trying to convince everyone. I'm doing it for me. I'm the one that has to live with myself. So I was more determined than ever. I surprised the heck out of everyone by doing what I needed to do to get started on this new journey. All the nasty comments hurt, but I know it is their problems and issues, not mine. Now I feel stronger and more confident in myself. I can do it! Don't let anyone get you down and also try to remember they may not be totally aware that they're sabotaging you. My sister admitted she was envious. She wished she could have surgery to make her eat less. I told her gain 100 lbs. and you can. She's telling me I can lose over a hundred pounds on my own and yet she's struggling to lose only 20 lbs.. I'm no longer hurt by the things she said to me. She's just afraid I will end up weighing less than her. So now she sees the positive changes in me and now she tells me how inspiring I am to her. She's really proud of me now. Take Care and Good Luck! Bouncy Girl

I was scheduled for 10:00 A.M. surgery but got there at 8 A.M. as requested. My doctor was ahead of schedule so I was immediately called in to get prepped, I.V. etc. I wasn't too nervous once the IV was in place. I detest IV insertions. :faint: More worried about that than the actual surgery. I have had numerous surgeries since 9 months of age. I was told by anesthesiologist that he would give me something to relax me and the next thing I know I'm being wheeled to my hospital room. I saw my husband waiting there and was very happy. I stayed one night. My sister gave me a bear that said BELIEVE on his paws and on the ribbon around his neck. I keep him close to remind me to believe in myself. I can do this. Shortly after returning from surgery my husband and I called family members to let them know all went well. I was very eager to walk because I heard about the pain from C02 gas used to inflate stomach for lap. surgery. I wasn't going to have any of that pain if I could prevent it. The walking worked, no shoulder/chest pain. Just soreness from surgical site. I tried to drink lots of water but guess I overdid it and started to get nauseated. Almost vomited but eventually only burped. :help: That's what I get for talking on the phone and drinking water. :hungry: Clear liquid diet of broth, SF Jello, SF popsicle. WATER!! Hardly slept because other patient in my room came in and she was in pain from her surgery (not lap-band). Nurses in and out constantly. I took naps the next morning. I was out. Then my doctor came to see me and I woke up. A woman from church came and gave me communion and I totally forgot I wasn't supposed to have solids. So after a few minutes I was relieved that I did'nt have any problems. I guess I didn't think of receiving communion as eating. Day 3,4 & 5 I was extremely hungry. I was back on pre-op diet of protien drinks, 3/day. They had kept me pretty full during pre-op but post op I was so hungry, it hurt. I even took Tums to try and stop the hunger pangs. I just keep telling myself it will be worth it. This is temporary. That thought gets me through the day. I actually went up a little immediately post op probably due to water retention. I'm starting to lose weight once again. Hooray!:clap2: My sister and family members said "I thought you weren't supposed to get hungry with Lap-band.'' I explained again about the fills and that I won't be getting first fill for 4 weeks. I think everyone is starting to understand how this will work. They keep forgetting I'm not supposed to eat solid food so they'll ask if I want a burger or a peach. I gotta love them though because I know they mean well. So this doesn't bother me one bit. This has been a big change for them as well.:scared::hug:

I was scheduled for 10:00 A.M. surgery but got there at 8 A.M. as requested. My doctor was ahead of schedule so I was immediately called in to get prepped, I.V. etc. I wasn't too nervous once the IV was in place. I detest IV insertions. :faint: More worried about that than the actual surgery. I have had numerous surgeries since 9 months of age. I was told by anesthesiologist that he would give me something to relax me and the next thing I know I'm being wheeled to my hospital room. I saw my husband waiting there and was very happy. I stayed one night. My sister gave me a bear that said BELIEVE on his paws and on the ribbon around his neck. I keep him close to remind me to believe in myself. I can do this. Shortly after returning from surgery my husband and I called family members to let them know all went well. I was very eager to walk because I heard about the pain from C02 gas used to inflate stomach for lap. surgery. I wasn't going to have any of that pain if I could prevent it. The walking worked, no shoulder/chest pain. Just soreness from surgical site. I tried to drink lots of water but guess I overdid it and started to get nauseated. Almost vomited but eventually only burped. :help: That's what I get for talking on the phone and drinking water. :hungry: Clear liquid diet of broth, SF Jello, SF popsicle. WATER!! Hardly slept because other patient in my room came in and she was in pain from her surgery (not lap-band). Nurses in and out constantly. I took naps the next morning. I was out. Then my doctor came to see me and I woke up. A woman from church came and gave me communion and I totally forgot I wasn't supposed to have solids. So after a few minutes I was relieved that I did'nt have any problems. I guess I didn't think of receiving communion as eating. Day 3,4 & 5 I was extremely hungry. I was back on pre-op diet of protien drinks, 3/day. They had kept me pretty full during pre-op but post op I was so hungry, it hurt. I even took Tums to try and stop the hunger pangs. I just keep telling myself it will be worth it. This is temporary. That thought gets me through the day. I actually went up a little immediately post op probably due to water retention. I'm starting to lose weight once again. Hooray!:clap2: My sister and family members said "I thought you weren't supposed to get hungry with Lap-band.'' I explained again about the fills and that I won't be getting first fill for 4 weeks. I think everyone is starting to understand how this will work. They keep forgetting I'm not supposed to eat solid food so they'll ask if I want a burger or a peach. I gotta love them though because I know they mean well. So this doesn't bother me one bit. This has been a big change for them as well.:car::hug: