Day 1: The First Day of the Rest of my Life

Wow, I have to say that when I typed in the title of 'Day 1' I had such a feeling come over me. Its stunning to think wow, Day 1 of the rest of my life is today. So many times in the past I have felt like I have had that 'Day 1' feeling such as after I start a new diet or lost a few pounds here or there. But never before has Day 1 really felt like the first day of the rest of my new life. But because of the events of this year, I have ensured that today truly will be the last 'first day' I have.

Last night, as expected was a bit rough. I only slept for a couple hours here and there. Thankfully I wasnt in much pain at all, I just normally dont sleep on my back, so I kept waking up.

Today I have made it a point to walk around as much as I can. I took a 15 minute walk outside to get the mail, and have gotten up every hour just to walk around the house.

I am VERY VERY sore today where the port is as well as where the hernia repair took place near the top of my stomach. I have been taking the liquid vicodin, but honestly it just barely takes the edge off. Thankfully I only have this feeling while walking around. When i am laying down or seated I have not been in pain at all.

I did take a big step today, sharing with all my friends and family via facebook that I got the lap band. It was something I struggled with, whether or not I wanted to keep it to myself or to share it with everyone. In the end I know that all my friends and family provide nothing but amazing support, so sharing it with everyone has nothing but upsides to it.

I did contemplate going to the ducks playoff game tonight, but I think I may have regretted it later from all the stair climbing as well as the tight and upright seat I would be stuck in for 3 hours. I probably could have done it, but its better to not take the risk when I can watch it in beautiful HD at home.

I have not been hungry at all today, which is something I was concerned about. However I have been very thirsty and have had to constantly drink gatoraid and water. The last thing I want is to be dehydrated.

My fiance is going to take me out to run some errands in a little bit. It will be my first real test to see how well I will be able to deal with the pain for a longer period of time for now.

Honestly I have no idea how long before the port side pain subsides, hopefully it will within the week.

In any event I have been in such a positive mood today, and I really think the positivity is what is helping to make this such a smooth process.