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Blog 77798

A blog by laughnleo in General

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Strange, but I'll take it!

I have been sick for about a week with a sinus infection, ear infection, and tonsillitis. Before I got sick, I definitely felt as though I needed another fill. I was hungry and 4 ounces did not ease my hunger at all. However, since I have been sick I of course did not have much of an appetite. Luckily, the antibiotic has kicked in and I am hungry, however, now feel as though I may not need a fill on Wednesday afterall. It is very strange! I can now eat 4 ounces and am not hungry anymore, and hav

Today is a Big Day

I can finally say that I have 50 pounds!   I have been sick as a dog, and didn't really expect to still be losing this week, but it happened! Now I have passed my first big milestone and cannot wait to get over the next ones. I am well on my way and couldn't be happier!

48 Pounds Down!

Well, I am now 3 months post-op and feel great! I am down 48 pounds, 15 inches from my waist and hips, and know that I am well on my way to goal. I still have a long, hard road ahead of me, but I feel much better about the journey than I did even just a month ago. I still have issues with eating just 4 ounces. It just does not fill me up. But, I know that I am not yet in my "green zone" and hope that once I get there it will be easier to eat only 4 ounces. I am making much healthier food cho

Sigh of Relief!

Yesterday did not start off much better than the day before.   I was still feeling sick, with acid reflux and vomiting. I was not eating, only drinking. I called my nurse and she called the doctor. He wanted to do a barium swallow.   Both the nurse and the doctor were confident that I had no slipped, but wanted to make sure due to my symptoms.   I had heard horror stories about the barium swallow, but it was not that bad. It was chalky, but not disgusting.   It was really cool to see t

Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day!

Yesterday was a very unpleasant day in my band land.   I got a fill on Wednesday, and immediately felt too tight. As I said before, I went from too loose to too tight in a matter of minutes. So weird! I called the nurse Wednesday night because I started having heartburn and acid reflux - without eating! She advised to come in Thursday afternoon for a deflation.   I didn't sleep at all that night because was afraid to lay down; I cannot sleep sitting up. 2:30pm FINALLY rolled around. Went to

Not Enough and Now Too Much!

I had my fourth fill yesterday. Before the fill, I was STARVING! Even with eating my protein I was still hungry. I could not stick to only 4 ounces 3 times a day. Luckily, I was still eating healthy so I managed to lose 3 more pounds (39 lbs, 7 weeks post-op) so I am happy about that! Yesterday I had 1cc put in. I immediately felt tight, but thought it would still be okay, considering how not restricted I felt the week prior. About an hour after the fill, I started having HORRIBLE acid

Where Oh Where is My Sweet Spot?!

I have had 3 fills so far and my 14cc band has 4.5cc's in it right now. In between my second and third fills, I felt less hungry and more satisfied with 4 ounces and 4 ounces only. Now, after my third fill I am starving most of the time and 4 ounces just makes me angry. :thumbup:   I am still eating very healthy, except for the sundae I let myself indulge in today. However, I am training with a PT and exercising on my own, so hopefully that will help me continue to lose.   Oh well, let's hop

I'm Bringin' Sassy Back!

I am LOVIN' my new life!   The program that I chose to go with for my LAP-BAND®®® is called LifeShape Bariatrics in Melbourne, Florida. The AWESOME team is led by Dr. Mark Fusco, and I could not be more happy with any other support system. They are so caring, attentive, supportive, and motivating. I know that they are a big reason as to why I am doing so well post-op.   I have lost 24 pounds since surgery and 36 pounds since I started this journey. My clothes, especially my pants, are fallin

Wow!

I realized yesterday that I must be doing better than I am giving myself credit for. I noticed for the first time that my face is looking less fat. My jeans that were once tight are falling off of me. And a favorite shirt that was once too "clingy" to be remotely flattering now fits as though it should.   I guess 30 pounds really does make a difference!   I am struggling with not getting on the scale every day. I know that it is bad and not very productive, but I have trouble with breaking

Christmas Day...Whoops

Yesterday marked the first Christmas that I cooked dinner all by myself. I was proud, but it was bittersweet. My mom usually makes the dinner and I assist, but this year she was not feeling well. She has a rare autoimmune disease and has been in remission for several years. However, it has reared its ugly head again, leaving her weak and depressed. I only hope that we can get her back into remission quickly and that she bounces right back.   I had my first fill last week, and can definitely t

First Blog Post!

Well, it has been 24 days since I had LAP-BAND surgery, and I am doing great so far! I am down 30 pounds and I just had my first fill yesterday. I can definitely feel a difference already with the fill. I have been on shakes and yogurts all day and tomorrow can go back on mushies, but have been pretty full since the fill. Before the fill I was HUNGRY and definitely not satisfied with only 4 ounces. Hopefully when I start eating again I will continue to feel restriction and continue to lose weigh

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