Lap Band

Two weeks out from surgery tomorrow and I am feeling great! My first week of surgery, I thought I was losing it! Talk about miserable! Things got better around day 6. I ended up getting the LapBand. I was gung-ho about Realize band, but ended up with the LapBand after doing extensive research.

I am getting hungrier each day. I cannot wait until I get my first fill. February 17th will be my magical day! I have been consuming between 1100-1200 calories a day. They told me keep it under 1000, but I am too hungry if I stay that low! I am eating healthy foods, no bread, pasta or rice. I never realized how much I miss eating bread. I use to take a sandwich to work each day. Now it is soup and jello, protein shakes for mid morning and afternoon snacks.

I am walking for exercise. I will probably go back to the gym this week, but no weights. I love lifting weights, but hate cardio. Hopefully I will end up loving cardio.

I went out to dinner with all my friends for the first time last night. We went to Asahi for Michelle's birthday. I ate chicken and vegetables. Brought my own crystal lite to make something to drink. I have started the 30/30 rule, but depending on the food I am eating, I have difficulty. I need to master that before my first fill.

Overall I am doing well with my lifestyle change. I am probably not up to par as everyone else, but compared to where I was, I am doing fabulous.

I have not purchased a scale, so the only time I will be weighing myself if when I go to the doctor. My clothes are fitting looser, so that is a good sign. I need to exercise more each day.

Did not exercise today, I am getting a cold. :thumbup: Just taking it one day at a time!

My doctor says that bread is your friend when you are feeling hungry or are needing a fill. Bread fills you up and keeps us from eating too much. Sounds like you are on track, just thought that might help. (I try to stay around 1,000 to 1200 calories myself. Once fills start helping that is easier. Good luck!

What's the 30/30 rule?

The 30/30 rule is no drinking 30 minutes before or after eating. I have been slacking on this rule. I need to get it down by my first fill on Feb 16th. They do not want you to drink before because it lubricates your stomach and makes it easier for it to slip through the band, making you hungrier. The same reason for 30 minutes after, it will push the food through your stomach faster.