Hello from sunny Florida!

[Denny_C 0]

I use to joke that if I didn't find work in Florida at least I would be warm and hungry. Now, after being here for 11 years I am warm.. and hungry! Not because I don't have work but because I started my new changed life style.

I was "banded" on 11/19 after 2 weeks of dieting. I went from 326 to 309 on that pre-op diet which shrinks the liver. Well, the liver shrank and I was ready to get started on the band but I have found that I have already stalled somewhat in my race to get rid of the extra fat. I weighed 315 upon returning from the operation which must have been caused by the dripping bag of liquid that was stuck into my right hand. That came off in the first week and I'm now at 301 after 10 days post op. However, I have been at 301 for about 3 days now. I know I'm impatient but, hey, I am ready to get going!

An interesting thing that you may be interested in. My wife and I had our bands placed on the same day. We shared an overnight stay in the hospital in the same room which was unusual for the hospital as they prefer not to have people with the same last name in a room and never a man and a woman in the same room. I guess we broke several taboos but we made it and we started this life style change together, as it should be.

I'm really tired of the liquid diet but I have not been too hungry or felt starved just yet. I know things may change in the next few days but we made it through Thanksgiving without falling off the wagon, so, I think we can get through the holidays in good shape (as far as the diet goes). It really helps having my wife going through the exact same thing I am. It let's us know how the other one is feeling at the time and we support each other to make it another day.

I look forward to blogging my weight decline and sharing our experiences with you in the hope it helps you or a loved one.

I would like to take a moment to wish everyone a very happy holiday season and wonderful new year!

Edited November 28, 2008 by Denny_C

[TQUAD64 9]

Hello Denny. How exciting that you and your wife can support each other through the process. I would recommend reading the threads on this forum, because you will see that your weight loss to date is awesome.

You will lose weight more during the liquid diet stage, because of less calorie consumption. Right now, it is more important to focus on your recovery and follow the doctor's orders. Congrats for making through Thanksgiving Day without falling off the wagon.

Good luck and happy holidays to you too!