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SoCalAvsFan's Blog

A blog by SoCalAvsFan in General

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SoCalAvsFan's Blog, a weight loss surgery blog by SoCalAvsFan on BariatricPal. 16 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Day 7 : Hitting The Wall

I knew this day would come. It really is simple science to realize that eventually everyone will 'hit the wall'. The only question is when will they and how hard. Well today I got that answer.   I have hit the wall, and I have hit it hard.   The day started with a sleepless night.. I only got about an hour and a half worth of sleep. After getting up I felt extremely week for the rest of the day..   I simply felt like a zombie, but had no appetite at all. I also was extremely thirsty but I

Day 5-6

Took a couple of days off from blogging, time to get back to it..   Last couple of days have been nearly the same.. I am disappointedly not making any additional progress in regards to the pain anymore. My unmedicated pain level hovers around 3/10 while laying down to 7/10 while walking. The first few days were encouraging because every day I felt a bit better, unfortunatly thats no longer the case. I am also starting to run low of my medication, so I hope the doctor will represcribe some to h

Day 4

Today was an up and down day.   This morning I slept for 12 hours (Midnight to noon). This is a bit concerning considering I did not take any sleep enhancers and I never sleep that long. Very bizzare. I absolutly hate waking up and half the day is already over.   I finally had my first bowel movement since surgery. It was very concerning to me as the waste was covered in a fuzzy white substance (kind of like mold on bread).   I rushed online and basically found out that the white substance

Day 3 : Update

Well I cant say whether tonight was a success or not.. On one hand, I watched family chow down on such an array of delicious food and didnt feel depressed about it or felt like I was being depraved. On the other hand I definetly cheated on the 'liquid only' post op faze. I had some mash potatoes and some deviled egg filling, both of which im sure are classifed as squishys and not liquids My stomach did not seem to have a problem handling the food. I made sure everything was thoroughly chewed an

Day 3 : Happy Easter

Today is a day Ive sort of dreaded for awhile. My dad is well known for making the most amazing feasts for holidays. Seriously every single pound gained by holiday food made by him has been well worth it. However this year things of course will be very different.   So far this morning I have only had a protein shake for breakfast and its already 2. I dont know what I am going to do while around so much amazing food when all I can have is liquids. But its temptations like this that got me in t

Day 2 : 1000+ Views!

First of all, I want to say a big thanks to all who have been reading my blog. Having over 1000 views in just a couple weeks time is incredible and gives me so much motivation to continue to share my journey with everyone. So again thank you to all my readers   Now onto Day 2 happenings..   The first bit of good news was that I got a full night sleep, something Ive absolutly have needed the last week or so. It really helped get the day going.   The pain this morning was a little weird. I

Day 1 : Update

Well I definetly over did it this evening. Less than 24 hours after having stomach surgery I was out running errands at Target and Michaels. This turned out too be a big mistake. While I had good intentions of getting out and moving around, I went too far and have paid for it all night. It didnt take long for me to start becoming very weak while out walking around. I became sweaty, pain increased, and I for the first time, I felt nausiated.   By the time I got home I felt ill, and was in a lo

Day 1: The First Day of the Rest of my Life

Wow, I have to say that when I typed in the title of 'Day 1' I had such a feeling come over me. Its stunning to think wow, Day 1 of the rest of my life is today. So many times in the past I have felt like I have had that 'Day 1' feeling such as after I start a new diet or lost a few pounds here or there. But never before has Day 1 really felt like the first day of the rest of my new life. But because of the events of this year, I have ensured that today truly will be the last 'first day' I have.

Day O : I am banded!

Well I did it.. i really cant believe that I have a lap band inside of my right now.. Truly amazing..   So let me talk a little about today..   Got to the medical center plenty early for the obligatory signing of the stack of disclaimers waivers and such.. seriously they definetly know how to cover their asses should something go wrong lol.. the tough thing is that you have to initial every single potential complication.. so as you go down the list its hard not to cringe and wonder 'what if'

Day 0 On the road to Surgery <PreOp Weight 319.1>

Well the nerves are in full force now. We are speeding along the freeway en route to my date with the band. Just got a call from my coordinator wishing me the best of luck Also was advised that my last minute blood test came back perfectly normal which is good. I had a rough night Tossed and turned had nightmares too. Not a fun way to start today. But it is what it is. Forgot to bring a heating pad which everyone suggested I should bring which sucks. Honestly though as long as I wake up I'd

Day 0 - Middle of the Night

Well its here. No more delaying it to another day. No matter pretending its still weeks away. Nope, in EXACTLY 13 hours from now, I will be having my body altered in a way that will forever change me. Sure its reversable, but after everything Ive gone through, really there is no turning back. The nerves are in Full force now.. I know its wrong, but I almost feel like my funeral is tomorrow. As you can see, surgerys are not my thing. I cant count how many times ive read the words 'As with any sur

Day -1 The Penultimate Day

*Side Note: I am stunned that i have over 450+ views! I hope that my words will help bring a little insight for people who are considering the lap band. I know that reading blogs absolutly helped me. Im not going to lie or sugar cote anything either, I want to let people know exactly how my experience goes! So again thanks again*   Its 230am the morning before the surgery and I cant sleep. It truly is beginning to sink it that this will be that l will eat like a normal human being. Regardless

Day -6

Wow.. it is absolutly shocking to think that in less than 1 week my life, and the way I function will change forever. I truly dont think it has hit me yet. And honestly that is probably for the best.. if i really processed what is about to happen I would probably be freaking out and not being able to focus. As far as food goes today.. stuck with the protein shake and string cheese for breakfast and lunch but for dinner, i sort of cheated.. had a little bit of pork and some salad.. i suppose i go

Day -7

Today was a much better day.. the doctor gave me some pain medication yesterday which helped with the headaches.. Breakfast and lunch went great.. still am having trouble focusing though and its really making work tough. Tonight was a bit of a step back though as I cheated pretty bad for dinner but had already been give the ok to cheat tonight as I had a special event tonight that I had been looking forward to for awhile.. however I need to make sure I get right back on track starting tomorrow.

Day -8

Today was another tough day.. woke up this morning, had absolutly ZERO energy.. literally took me a few hours simply just to roll out of bed.. was extremely tough..   Tried the ISOPure drink today, the taste was disgusting, however it absolutly filled me up which was a huge benefit..   Got to speak to my nut today, she advised I could have string cheese.. let me just say, eating that string cheese was like a party in my mouth, it was so tasty compared to what ive put in my body the last cou

Day -9 April 11 <Starting Weight 326.6>

Well seeing how informational reading other blogs are, I felt it was my duty to publish one in hopes that maybe somebody can gain insight or information from my lap band experience.   Today I have marked as -9 as in 9 more days left before I am banded on April 21 and my new life begins!   Started my preop diet today.. and it has been ROUGH. I had a protein shake for breakfast which wasnt bad, and had some lean chicken.. but the hunger is almost unbearable and its only the first day!   Ive

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