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Blog 55075

A blog by JenzNewLife09 in General

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2 months..

I had my second fill last week. The first couple of days, I could feel more of a "restriction" but, I am back to "normal" again. So, I am stuck on no losing any weight. However, I am not gaining any weight. So, I guess that's good. Yes, it's been 2 months since surgery- I've lost about 20 lbs.. That's more than I can say for the past several years!! :ohmy:   I dont want to admit it though- I have not done any exercises.. My work schedule is hard to get those in there. I work 4- 10 hour

4 days after 1st fill..

I was banded on Jan 9th, then also has my first fill Feb 4th. Same thing, I did liquids the 1st day.. etc.. OK- I still feel like I can eat like I did before the fill. I don't even have any of the "spasms". I have been chewing my food like crazy- just in case. But, every once in a while when I slip up & dont chew as much, it's been ok.   I know that I have lost almost 20 lbs.. But, this whole past month has been nothing but pure will power. Could I have lost this much weight by w

1st Fill.

I went for my 1st Fill apt today. It was rather interesting. I laid down on a hospital bed & they had an Xray thing to check things out. They found my port this way. It as totally in a different place that I thought that it was. It was lower than my incision site. Then they poke me with a needle. I asked for lidocaine, but they have to inject that one too, so it would've been 2 sticks with a needle. Yeah- never mind. It wasn't that bad. They said that filled me up for 2ccs. So, fo

2 1/2 weeks..

Well, I must be in Bandster's Hell!! I wish that only 2 oz would fill me!! I'm keeping my weight down since I lost it from surgery. (about 13-15 lbs) However, I am making sure that I walk. My son & I even rode our bikes on Sunday!! Lots of will power here going on!! I did call my Dr & he even suggested for me to take some Adipex!! I was like, WHAT?? He said that it was to help until I get my 1st fill. Which is Feb 5th. So, I haven't filled the Rx yet, I'm trying the will power..

2 week post op appt

Well, I went in for my 2 wk post op appt. Everything is looking good. I was 262 this morning. Down 13 lbs so far. On of my steri-strips have come off.. The incision site looks real good.   I am still rather hungry. Dr Marsden had prescribed me some Adipex to help with the hunger until I get my 1st fill on Feb 5th.

Day 10..

:thumbup: I am at day 10. It's very hard to control those head hunger habits!! - One thing that really helped me is hot cocoa!! It really helped things go down in the morning & helped with the "chocolate cravings". Also, the other thing that helped was - V8 in a can. I have to make sure I eat every 2-3 hours. or the crazy hunger kicks in!!   ex: hot cocoa - 7 am scrambled eggs - 8:30 depends on how the day goes, I have a protein shake or V8 at 11-11:30 lunch 12:30-1:30 toda

Week 2..

I have learned a lot from last week. Had a successful surgery, went to a support group, started back to work, lost some weight & found Bandster's Hell!! LOL   This week I would like to start walking.. So, today I walked for 20 mins around the lake in our neighborhood. It felt real good. I do have a full work schedule coming up. So, I will have to see what I can get done. Heck, even if it's for 3 days- better than none, right?? =)   Each week I have made a commitment that I would

Welcome to Bandster's Hell..

Yep, that's what they tell me it is!! I'm real hungry. I continue to stay on "mushies" to make sure I heal properly & feeling No restriction or any "pressure" after eating or drinking anymore. I have read in other posts before where people felt like they could eat a hamburger or did eat one so soon afterwards. At first, I was like- that's crazy!! Yep, this Bandster's hell will make you feel that crazy to do so!! LOL   Sat- the girls at work ordered me a sandwich. Granted- I didn't ea

Thursday..

My surgery went very well. I have been on my liquid diet & have been doing well. I actually went to work for 4 hours yesterday- and another 4 hours today. However, I can tell each day, as I am feeling so much better.. I am also getting hungrier "earlier". Day 1-3 I got plenty of water, jello, protein drinks, etc. So, I was able to go almost 3 hours, without thinking that I needed something.. Tuesday gets here, I'm feeling lots better.. But, the hunger feeling kept coming around sooner.. Then

Wed..

I was ready to go back to work today. Granted I only worked for 4 hours. My incision sites are a little tender.. but not bad at all. I was able to take off the bandages real easy. I thought that was going to be the painful process.   I broke down & ended up telling everyone at work about me getting banded. I feel so relieved that they are very supportive!! I guess I was just expecting- "How much have you lost, why are you eating that." type of questions.. I just don't want this to

Monday - Day 3

Hey- i woke up with hardly any pain/pressure feeling from my incision sites!!   I was even able to sleep in my own bed lastnight as well.   I am doing really well with the liquids only. I think sometimes it's a mind over matter. Or bad habits!! I made spaghetti for my husband & son last night, I had a v8.(made sure I had something tomato based) It was rather weird to not eat the same thing as them, & I also watched my husband eat 2 heaping bowls. wow!! That's about how much

My Banded Date - Jan 09, 2009

I was banded on Friday- Jan 09, 2009. I went in weighing 273.5 @ 6:45 am.   According to the Dr, I had a text book perfect surgery. He even gave me internal pics of my band & my liver. -ya, I won't be posting those!! LOL   Before I left, I had to drink the barium stuff & watched it go down. I didn't think that fluids would go down THAT fast!! It was neat though. =)   My husband stopped by to pick up my Rx & I was at home @ 9:30 am!! -yes, the very same day!!   I ha

Pre-Banded Blog

My name is Jenn & I haven't been banded yet. I have been reading posts for a while, replied to a couple, but that's about it. These past 6 months have been weighing on my mind. Not to mention, going through hoops for the ins. (Cigna) LOL Also, should I tell my friends/family or not, etc. At this time, I have been approved & now waiting on the Dr to call back for the date!!   I am 34 yrs old with one son (12 yrs old now). Married to a wonderful man of 15 yrs. After I had my son, I gaine

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