Edy

Not sure that my band has ever felt tight. Perhaps after the first fill when I had to drink a cup of water - I can usually just chug water down without a thought but that day I did have to sip it. Is that what tight feels like?

I have a pile of clothes in the corner of my bedroom. As things get too big, they go in the pile. Purple Heart calls periodically asking for donations so now whenever they call, I tell them that I do have a donation, bag them up, and put them out. I have to make room for the smaller clothes as I get smaller.

Why am I fat? There are some genetic issues I am sure....both of my parents and siblings are/were very large people. Weight Watchers was a way of life in our household. I remember being in high school and making a comment about a certain food being legal and getting the most bizarre looks. Certainly there are some metabolic issues - hypothyroidism amoung other things. But the bottom line is that I just like food and wehn something tastes good, I want to eat it until it is all gone. And you know what else, food disappears in my house during the night.............we used to joke about the ghost eating the leftovers. But I am sure that we all know who the ghost was. I made this decision to get a band because I knew it would help me with the self control and portion sizes. Is it working? Well, the band and I are both working very hard and we are experiencing success - 71 pounds since 1/17/11, the day I started my 10 day pre-surgery diet. Just got my second fill today so I am on liquids for 48 hours again. Is it worth it? You betcha! Edy

I was banded on Thursday, 1/27/11. So far, so good. Mr doctor included a pain medication pump that I had to remove today. It must have done what it was supposed to do as I have had no real pain.....just a little soreness (except when I cough or sneeze, but I expected that). My husband went and picked up the pain meds that he prescribed for after the pump removal but I have not yet had to take anything. I was on clear liquids for the first 3 days and then allowed to start adding thicker liquids and protein drinks today. Not having any problem swallowing or consuming liquids........just afraid that I might overdo it...............not hungry at all.