CURRENT MOOD: Surprised :confused:

After yesterday's fiasco with too much coffee, I poured myself half a cup this morning and took it so slowly that I couldn't finish the last couple mouthfuls because it was so cold. The good news is....no pain!

Today is my first "mushy" day and it was so good to have something with texture finally. Breakfast was 1 cup of skim milk, 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder and 1/4 cup of strawberries thrown in the food processor with a couple of ice cubes. It was surprisingly good but I couldn't finish it. I took a nap through lunch time but walked to the store to get some fresh cauliflower. What? Cauliflower. I usually hate it but I looked up a few recipes and thought I might as well try it. Again, SURPRISE! Mashed cauliflower with some margarine, a bit of chicken stock, a splash of milk, salt & pepper and then chopped up .75 ounces of smoked Gouda and threw it in the microwave to heat through and melt the cheese. Oh my it was good. I guess I'm excited about food since I hadn't had anything solid since 11/7. Of course, the house stinks of cauliflower

Fill, really?

My surgeon filled my band with 3ccs when he put it in on Monday. I've been reading a lot of blogs and it seems like most people start with an empty band. So, Surprise #3, I've already got restriction.

All in, a good day. Three more days at home and then back to work - that will be a challenge.

The cauliflower mash sounds awesome. I know I'd like it - but I think even my husband would, too, and THAT would be an accomplishment!

I have been reading a lot of blogs and info, as well, and I get the opposite impression. I think most surgeons do start with fluid in the band and a very few leave it empty. I know my surgeon will be putting 3cc's in the band as well. It seems to range from 0-3 and it certainly does change the process. I will be following you closely as I suspect that bandster hell will not be quite as long for you as it is for those with 0 in the band. Here's to hoping!

I'm glad it's going so well! Keep us posted!