Different

[valarie kk 103]

Well today is my 6th day being banded and I feel different in so many ways. First off I feel almost guilty because I've had no pain, no gas, went back to work after 3 days and I'm doing fantastic. I finally got on the scale and I've lost 5 pounds for a total of 20 since preop. Im smart enough to know that yes I'm still swollen from surgery and that has helped but I refuse to give all the credit to surgery. Thanks to the advise of many - carolinagirl, 2muchfun, karen, bandista, sandy and so many more I'm fully aware of what I need to do to be successful. I treat this band like I'm already at the green zone. I measure my food, I only take small sips of Soup then put my spoon down and count to 30, I drink all the Water im supposed to, I make sure im getting the Protein I should be. Im doing what I need to and finally I have my mind in the game. I refuse to believe that I will be anything but successful. Yes the 20 pounds is great, but whats even better is I can now wear my most cherished piece of jewelery - my wedding ring. I wish everyone else good luck and I hope all your pains soon subside because right now I feel better then I have in a long time and everyone deserves to feel this way.

[Ladybandito 516]

Awesome post. You are SO going to rock this!

[Lady VS 1,147]

Awesome!!!! You are lucky, no pain??? Keep up the great work.

Edited March 15, 2014 by Lady VS

[valarie kk 103]

Awesome!!!! You are lucky, no pain??? Keep up the great work.

Believe it or not absolutely no pain. I was a little stiff and sore but the more I moved around the more even that went away. I honestly think my mind set has helped me. I simply believed I would do good and made it happen. Thank you for all the support from everyone. Your advise, wisdom, and experience has made this so much easier.

[2muchfun 8,927]

"First off I feel almost guilty because I've had no pain, no gas, went back to work after 3 days and I'm doing fantastic"

Shame on you Obviously you're doing something wrong?

[valarie kk 103]

And there's that good advise I was talking about. Laughter is always a good thing.