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My Journey

A blog by BandedAnnie in General

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My steps to success...and the experiences I face on the ride.

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2.5 Mo Post Banding

I have not been good at staying on top of this blogging thing! I was hoping to document my every day but then life got busier and busier....so I will put an update out here.   It's been over 2 months since surgery, I feel great. I'm getting comments often now as people are really noticing a difference, which is so encouraging. I'm down 35 lbs and almost 2 sizes in pants. I'm wearing a pair of pants and sweater that I haven't fit into since 2004! Now that is an incredible boost!   I did

3.5 Weeks Post Banding

Well I will admit I hit the wall of discouragement this week. I was having trouble going to the bathroom and then when I checked the scale I gained 2 lbs! That is NOT a good feeling after going through all that we have gone through to get to this surgery and then since. I called my Dr and was only getting through to the nurse, which is just so aggravating at times. Now don't get me wrong, I understand and appreciate nurses and they are the backbone of any Dr.....however....I REALLY WANTED TO

2 weeks Post Banding

Well I'm just a little over 2 weeks since surgery. I have had my first follow up with my Dr and all looked good. Now I wait a month and then can start to receive fills. I was all of a sudden able to start eating soft foods and more of them this week. It is so nice! Although I have to be cautious what it is because my stomach is very sensitive.   I am able to eat more than I expected but my husband keep reassuring me that is only because of having no fills yet. I'm excited to get a fill a

Day 9....

Today starts my 'pureed' diet. I can start to eat blended foods or things that are a bit more substance. However, the gas that I still experience with even water makes me think I won't be eating that much differently yet!   I am trying some sugar free pudding right now, two tiny bites so far...and still doing ok! I have never been someone who can eat 'just a little taste' so this is shocking to me to eat such a small amount and be ok with putting the remains away for the next snack!   My

6 days Post...

I think I overdid it yesterday. I felt ok while out at work, and luckily my job is rather easy at a desk. But I was up in the night not well. I was very cold...and shivery. I never got sick, but did just now. I felt ok when I woke up today but I feel weak now. It might just be because of the 'trauma' that the body is going through. I can't imagine this is 'easy' on our bodies! I decided to stay home today and work and maybe for a few more days. The Dr that saw me in the hospital thought

5 days Post Banding

I am 5 days post surgery....and back at work! I am still sore and if I move in certain ways, I have a sharp pain where my port is most likely attached, but all in all I feel great! At last weigh in I was down about 17 lbs. I can't really eat much yet. If I drink too much, I do end up with a weird reflex/gas type effect. Anyone else had that post banding?   Surgery was last Wednesday, the 21st. I was released on Thursday to go home.   My surgery stay was easy, one night over due to CPAP

3 days and counting...

I'm on the home stretch!!! Only 3 days before my all-day fast...then surgery! I am so excited, can you tell!?! Why would anyone be thrilled to NOT eat! I have lost over 10 lbs already and am sooo happy. I already have pants that are starting to get big, which is so encouraging when going through something like this.   I had my final clearance with my Dr yesterday and he said all looked well and it was a go! I felt like I was at a space shuttle launch, and just heard 'start the engines'!

6 Days to go....

My daily check-in: I weighed in at the Dr yesterday and was down 7 lbs!!! And that was with my clothes on!   I'm now sitting down with a cup of my chicken broth, and let me tell you, it has never tasted so good! I never thought sipping broth would be such a treat. But it truly is. I have been learning so much about myself during this time period. It is great to learn!   Well I don't have much time to give an update for now as I'm at work. But I had a moment and wanted to rejoice tha

7 Days to go....

I've made it through an entire weekend on liquid only! This is an accomplishment that I must celebrate, as it struck during a very busy time. Yesterday, being that it was the 10th anniversary of 9-11, I had been booked to sing at 3 different events throughout the day. The first one was not as hard because there was not a meal or food involved. But the second event was a Banquet WITH LUNCH!!! The biggest issue I had was that I didn't want to draw attention to what I was doing. Not only tha

Day 2 - Liquid Diet

I made it through day one of my meal replacements. It was hard simply from a mind perspective. I was not really 'hungry' until late in the day, but my mind wanted to eat. I just wanted to munch on things. That is going to be my biggest obstacle.   Today is day two. I have been experimenting with different flavors or recipes! hahaha sounds funny to say but I had to shake it up a bit! Breakfast today was vanilla protein powder (from my Dr - Bariatric Advantage brand), 20 raspberries, 6 i

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