Jilly29

Just a quick update. Today is day 4 and the pain is noticably less. I was able to sleep alot better and longer without waking up from pain from the insicions. This is what I am doing: Taking multiple deep breaths to open up my lungs. I was told this would also help with gas pains??? I am also walking laps around my house whenever I can. As a result, I have had NO gas pains at all. I also jumped on the scale this morning and I am down to 208! That is a 3 pound loss since Monday. I am on clear liquids until tomorrow. Then I can add in 3 protein shakes a day until my dietician appointment on April 9th. I am not hungry at all and the fluid is satisfying. Shocking. I know it wont last long. So, taking deep breaths, walking alot and getting in enough fluids had really made this process easier than expected. I just can't wait to add in protein now!

way to go! Can't wait to be in a 12!!

Just a quick update. Today is day 4 and the pain is noticably less. I was able to sleep alot better and longer without waking up from pain from the insicions. This is what I am doing: Taking multiple deep breaths to open up my lungs. I was told this would also help with gas pains??? I am also walking laps around my house whenever I can. As a result, I have had NO gas pains at all. I also jumped on the scale this morning and I am down to 208! That is a 3 pound loss since Monday. I am on clear liquids until tomorrow. Then I can add in 3 protein shakes a day until my dietician appointment on April 9th. I am not hungry at all and the fluid is satisfying. Shocking. I know it wont last long. So, taking deep breaths, walking alot and getting in enough fluids had really made this process easier than expected. I just can't wait to add in protein now!

Well, i am officially banded. Still hasn't sunk in yet. The surgery went smoothly. I remember being wheeled into the OR, talking to the nurses and doctors then the mask was placed over my nose and that was it. I woke up in recovery and was told everything went perfectly. I couldnt drink anything the whole rest of the day. I did have a pain pump that helped alot with the incision pain. Tuesday am i went for a barium swallow to make sure everything was doing well then i was given a tray full of liquids: tea, broth, jello, popcicle and water. I couldn't wait to dig in! Suprisingly i was hungry, just really thirsty. So, today marks day 3. I am definitley in more pain in the stomach area. No gas pains yet. I am sure they will come. Drinking fluids is really satifying. I am suprised on that. i have been taking laps around the house and that really seems to help loosen things up. So, in summery, everything well and the only pain i have is from the incisions. I am still bloated and up 2 pounds from before surgery. I hear days 3-5 are the worst?? I will keep you posted. Good luck to everyone that is scheduled this week!

Well, i am officially banded. Still hasn't sunk in yet. The surgery went smoothly. I remember being wheeled into the OR, talking to the nurses and doctors then the mask was placed over my nose and that was it. I woke up in recovery and was told everything went perfectly. I couldnt drink anything the whole rest of the day. I did have a pain pump that helped alot with the incision pain. Tuesday am i went for a barium swallow to make sure everything was doing well then i was given a tray full of liquids: tea, broth, jello, popcicle and water. I couldn't wait to dig in! Suprisingly i was hungry, just really thirsty. So, today marks day 3. I am definitley in more pain in the stomach area. No gas pains yet. I am sure they will come. Drinking fluids is really satifying. I am suprised on that. i have been taking laps around the house and that really seems to help loosen things up. So, in summery, everything well and the only pain i have is from the incisions. I am still bloated and up 2 pounds from before surgery. I hear days 3-5 are the worst?? I will keep you posted. Good luck to everyone that is scheduled this week!

I am going under the knife today at 1:30 to be a Bandster! Ohhhh the anxiety I am dealing with right now. Not at the thought of doubt, but just pure nerves of being in surgery. I am ready though! Bags are packed, house is cleaned, kids are being taken care of. Ready! So, my next post will be after I am home and recovering. I will check back then!!

I am going under the knife today at 1:30 to be a Bandster! Ohhhh the anxiety I am dealing with right now. Not at the thought of doubt, but just pure nerves of being in surgery. I am ready though! Bags are packed, house is cleaned, kids are being taken care of. Ready! So, my next post will be after I am home and recovering. I will check back then!!

Anybody else have this prior to surgery?? I have been on the Atkins diet for about a month. I lost 10 pounds on it and totally deprived myself of carbs. Now that i have my surgery date this coming Monday (3.29) i have gone off the diet and can't stop thinking about food! Its incredible. I keep using the excuse that I might not ever get to eat and enjoy this stuff so i want it now! I got on the scale this morning after a weekend of eating and drinking and I was up 2 pounds! Can't keep this up! Speaking of the scale... I also realized that i was excited to get on the scale when I am dieting and i think i am going to see a lower number. But, this morning, i had to make myself get on it and see the damage i did. I never did that in the past, hence contributing to my weight gain. Getting on that scale, facing the consequences is making me think more before i shove bad food into my mouth. I am reminded of how hard i worked for the past month to get the pre-op weight off and here i am spoiling it in one week! Yes folks, i am able to gain massive amounts of weight in an extremely short amount of time. I need to shape up and get my head back in the game. Start making better choices and keeping it up. I have also come to realize that after surgery, i will be obsessed with that scale. I will have to try and limit myself to step on it just once a day when I wake up. I could drive myself crazy! Oooohhh, I can't wait for the big day!!

Anybody else have this prior to surgery?? I have been on the Atkins diet for about a month. I lost 10 pounds on it and totally deprived myself of carbs. Now that i have my surgery date this coming Monday (3.29) i have gone off the diet and can't stop thinking about food! Its incredible. I keep using the excuse that I might not ever get to eat and enjoy this stuff so i want it now! I got on the scale this morning after a weekend of eating and drinking and I was up 2 pounds! Can't keep this up! Speaking of the scale... I also realized that i was excited to get on the scale when I am dieting and i think i am going to see a lower number. But, this morning, i had to make myself get on it and see the damage i did. I never did that in the past, hence contributing to my weight gain. Getting on that scale, facing the consequences is making me think more before i shove bad food into my mouth. I am reminded of how hard i worked for the past month to get the pre-op weight off and here i am spoiling it in one week! Yes folks, i am able to gain massive amounts of weight in an extremely short amount of time. I need to shape up and get my head back in the game. Start making better choices and keeping it up. I have also come to realize that after surgery, i will be obsessed with that scale. I will have to try and limit myself to step on it just once a day when I wake up. I could drive myself crazy! Oooohhh, I can't wait for the big day!!

I am sooo excited! First, I have lost 10 pounds since being on the Atkins diet. Go me! I am now down to 209. I had my surgeon appointment and my medical clearance appointment this week. Surgeon appointment was a breeze. I chose to go with the Lap Band brand, we discussed where the port will go and what to expect day of and day after surgery. Then the next day i met with the clearance doctor. We went over all my test results, she felt my abdomen, checked my breathing then said, "let's get you a date! You are ready!". I couldn't believe it. I followed her to the insurance woman and she looked over my file, suggested a date and said she would call me tomorrow for my next appointments. So, I am scheduled for March 29th! Can't believe its just around the corner. Makes everything soooo real. I have to do all my last minute shopping for food and supplies and also do the Easter shopping for my little munchkins this week! I am just so relieved to have an end date and a new beginning in sight. I am ready!

I am sooo excited! First, I have lost 10 pounds since being on the Atkins diet. Go me! I am now down to 209. I had my surgeon appointment and my medical clearance appointment this week. Surgeon appointment was a breeze. I chose to go with the Lap Band brand, we discussed where the port will go and what to expect day of and day after surgery. Then the next day i met with the clearance doctor. We went over all my test results, she felt my abdomen, checked my breathing then said, "let's get you a date! You are ready!". I couldn't believe it. I followed her to the insurance woman and she looked over my file, suggested a date and said she would call me tomorrow for my next appointments. So, I am scheduled for March 29th! Can't believe its just around the corner. Makes everything soooo real. I have to do all my last minute shopping for food and supplies and also do the Easter shopping for my little munchkins this week! I am just so relieved to have an end date and a new beginning in sight. I am ready!

Way to go! Good luck on the weightloss! Can't wait to join you!

Good for you! Great Jumpstart plan. I think its great you signed up with a personal trainer. That means someone is waiting for you to get in the gym. Good idea. Keep staying positive.

So, I have successfully completed 3.5 weeks on the Atkins diet and still going. I started the diet at 219 and now I am at 210. Amazing! It hasn't been easy but it worked and now I am well past my surgery weight. I will have to say I am SICk of this diet. I am bored and i think of cheating all the time. I wonder if this is how its going to be with the band. It scares me. I haven't strayed from this strict eating yet but I feel it coming soon. There is only so much I can take. I am working on head hunger/cravings. I drink Crystal Light whenever I want something sweet. Its working so far...... So next week is a big week for me. I meet with the surgeon on the 16th and then I have my last appointment with the Medical Dr. for clearance on the 17th. I was told after that they submit my paperwork for insurance approval. I am so ready. Reading everyones blogs has got me inspired and I can't wait to see how this is going to work for me.

So, I have successfully completed 3.5 weeks on the Atkins diet and still going. I started the diet at 219 and now I am at 210. Amazing! It hasn't been easy but it worked and now I am well past my surgery weight. I will have to say I am SICk of this diet. I am bored and i think of cheating all the time. I wonder if this is how its going to be with the band. It scares me. I haven't strayed from this strict eating yet but I feel it coming soon. There is only so much I can take. I am working on head hunger/cravings. I drink Crystal Light whenever I want something sweet. Its working so far...... So next week is a big week for me. I meet with the surgeon on the 16th and then I have my last appointment with the Medical Dr. for clearance on the 17th. I was told after that they submit my paperwork for insurance approval. I am so ready. Reading everyones blogs has got me inspired and I can't wait to see how this is going to work for me.

Good question about the "sweet spot"! I have been wondering that as well. I have read that term alot. I am also blog obsessed. Can't get enough!

Good job on staying positive! Can't wait to see how everything goes!! Keep posting!!

Too funny! Great going on all the weight loss! Can't wait to see my transformation.

Well, today marks day 14 on an extremely strict Atkins diet of eating 20 or less of net carbs. I am happy to report I have lost 6.5 pounds! My surgery weight needs to be at 213.5 and I am now at 212.5. So proud of myself. It hasn't been easy at all but I feel good that i am getting a good jump start on making sure i eat protein first and then veggies. My hunger is down, my face looks thinner and my clothes are a bit more comfortable. I am going to stick to the phase 1 portion for 1 more week then move on to phase 2 next week. So, I met with my dietitian today and we went over all thats expected after surgery. I was pleased to know that i will have no pre-surgery diet since my weight is down to where it needs to be. I brought my food journals like she asked and even did the 2 day "mushies" diet like she requested, which was not easy being on the Atkins diet! She said I was her star patient. I was pretty pleased with that. I just did what she asked me to do before meeting with her. I did find out that I will get a surgery date when I meet with my surgeon (March 16). I can't wait. I have finished everything except the 2 last support groups that insurance requires. Fingers crossed for the end of March. My first pre-op hurtle: I had an all girls party last Saturday where my friends and I got together to have drinks and food. I was really worried about this and thought about not going so I could avoid all the food. Then I realized i needed to go for my own sake and sanity. I can't hide from these social events. I need to go out and embrace them and be strong. So, i decided not to drink so I wouldn't give into the temptation easier. There were sooo many goodies and all the stuff i love like chips and dip, ziti, cookies, etc. I ate before I went and sipped my water all night. I made it through successfully but it wasn't easy. My friends are so used to me drinking and eating along with them, that of course I stuck out like a sore thumb. First question: Are you pregnant? Thats a huge negative. So, i told a couple of the girls and it was nice to talk with them and get their support. I have decided to tell people about my choice of WLS and I am not regretting it yet. I have had a lot of support and I know I will need it to make me be successful on this journey. So now, I continue to diet and exercise and wait for March 16th.