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ShineOn's Journal

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Life after the band

Well, it's been nearly 2 months since surgery and I must say the healing process was pretty easy for me. I was really sick the first few days after surgery but a week out I felt really good. I had no appetite until one week after surgey. I was surprised at how much I could actually eat without any issues. Between surgery and my fill I only had one episode with a breakfast buritto. After my first fill (1.5) I had decent restriction for about 2 weeks. In total I have lost 16 pounds, which is

Banding Eve

Tomorrow is the big day and I do have a case of the last minute jitters. My only fear is dying in surgery. If I do I hope Baye sues the heck out of the Dr & posts to the world the dandgers of the surgery. However, the reality is this is an ultra safe surgery and they have reassured me many times over I have nothing to worry about. I will just be so relieved when I wake up after surgery and I am alive! :clap2: God just get me through surgery and I will happily do the rest of the work.

3 days to go

Surgery day is almost here and my nerves are in check. I have stopped obsessing about dying during surgery and I am concentrating on the journey to come. I stopped eating sugar for about a week and it is amazing how much that helps clear up my moodiness. I also just feel better when I don't have too much sugar in my system.   Well, my dad was in town this weekend and so I indulged in a last meal. We took him for hibachi and then followed up with frozen custard. It was sooo yummy. Howev

Date moved Up

Well, I had to move my date up two days b/c the doc is not working on good Friday. I am kind of excited to be going early but just as anxious. I really need to settle down with my eating its completely out of control. I had a 12 inch sub for lunch and 3 bags of M&Ms, that is just way overboard. The worst part is I am full when I am eating, I am totally just eating out of nerves its nuts. It's so scary to see my ticker say 16 days until surgery. I am continuing to struggle with the pre-op die

Getting closer to surgery day

Well as the surgery approaches I have moments of being scared, insecure, and I still wonder if I am doing the right thing. On the other side I feel as though I have to do this & it is my last hope. I barely fit in my work clothes I feel like a slob at work and I feel generally unhealthy. On the weekends I am in hiding. I stay at home all the time & just hang out in my sweatpants, and my favorite pastime is napping. My life has become so sad. I feel withdrawn from the world. Those

Eating out of control!

Ok, since I have scheduled my surgery date my eating has been insane. I am so freaked out about losing my security blanket (food) that it's making me eat everything in site. I am talking ice cream, cup cakes, brownies, etc. etc. It's nuts. I have gained 6 pounds since my consultation. Husband even said that me bringing home all the bad food is having a negative impact on him. So, I am making the decision right now to eat healthy between now and surgery. I am going to allow myself some freebee me

The decision is made

Well, today I scheduled the surgery date (April 4th, 2007) and I am scared and excited all at the same time. I have some big factors that got me to this decision; I want to be the best mom and wife I can be, I want my life back, I want to be active, and I want to be the kind of mom that is engaged in my daughter's life. I feel like I have been in hiding and on the sidelines for way too long. I know having the band as a tool to prevent my binge eating will help me succeed. I love to excercize and

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