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DSC1970's Blog

A blog by DSC1970 in General

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Some Thoughts

Just wanted to add a blog. I've been so busy lately...lots of traveling while school is out. It's hard to believe that I only have 2 more weeks off before preplanning begins. My weight loss has been astounding to me...it is literally just falling off of me. I look at myself in the mirror and can't believe the changes that I see. My relationship with food has changed so much (a little frustrating at times)...i now eat to live instead of live to eat. I still struggle with not eating the volu

So Happy!!

I'm just so happy right now! I went to the dr on Wednesday and lost another 7 pounds last month for a total of 40 pounds...I have NEVER lost 40 pounds in my life!!! It feels amazing! I met with the dietician also and discussed how I am eating; she also showed me my before pics taken January 4th and I can actually see the difference. It was really good to see that because looking at myself daily, I don't see the difference...I know there is one, but I just don't see it. Being able to compare

Dr. Tomorrow

Headed to see Dr. G tomorrow....hope that scale has moved some. I'm torn about whether or not I want him to add any fluid....maybe a 1/2 cc...the last fill of 1cc still kicks me some days!! I think it's so weird that some days can seem really tight and other times a little loose....so strange.

Wow!

Just a quick blog.....I went to see my Dr. today and I'm down 28.5 pounds since my very first visit (January 5th). I can't believe it....I've been banded since 2/21 and I had my second fill today which was half a cc (my first fill was last month and was 2cc).   I'm so happy!!!!! I wish I had done this years ago!

My First Fill

Okay, so I had my first fill last Thursday, 3/22, under fluoro. It was super quick and painless; I did have a little needle stick when Dr. G. put in the lidocaine, but when he injected my port, it was painless. By the way, my port is just above my belly button.   It was really cool to see my band on the X-ray....I kind of had that "seeing is believing" experience...especially since prior to being filled, I felt like I could eat anything.   I had liquids for 24 hours after the fill followe

Feeling Good And Ready For My 1St Fill

I haven't blogged in so long! I am currently almost 4 weeks post op and am getting ready for my first fill on Thursday morning. I have to be at the surgery center at 7:00 for my fill at 7:30....having it done under fluoroscopy. It should take about 5 minutes and I am SO ready for it! I am hungry!!!!! I am trying very hard to follow the rules and so far have been able to do so.   Let's see what I've discovered so far in my journey: *my stomach growls a lot *even without fluid, I can't

11 Days Post Op

Wow! Woke up this morning with so much energy. Had my post op appt yesterday and to date have lost 18 pounds. I feel fabulous! My first fill (under fluoro) is scheduled for the 22nd and am kind of looking forward to it. I've had absolutely no issues and am so pleased with my decision to do this. My clothes are fitting better and I actually see a little difference. I'm just so excited! My Dr. said I should lose another 20 pounds by the end of summer which is pretty slow, but I'm okay wit

A Rainy Friday

Today makes 3 days post op and I feel so good. I haven't needed my pain meds today, and I actually feel a little of my appetite coming back. I've tried to make a conscious effort to drink more today and I truly believe it has helped. I'm a little unsure of how I will handle my appetite and what it's going to be like to feel hungry again.

What A Difference A Day Makes.....

I was banded on Tuesday, 2/21/12 and had a great experience at the hospital.   Yesterday was a little rough...the excess gas was really bad and extremely uncomfortable. Finally last night it started to ease up and this morning, I feel wonderful. I actually got up and took a shower....I feel human again!   I can't believe I've started this journey....my world has been in a whirlwind since January 5th (my 1st appt with my surgeon). My insurance company (BCBS of MA) was incredible easy in

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