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Daniella

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  1. 16 days post op

    · Daniella · 07/22/2011 00:31

    I made it to mushy foods. Tonight I ate talapia. It was the first time I had it. It was grilled and it was quite delicious. This week has been pretty good. I started walking. I am going to try and walk two miles on Monday. My energy level has increased. That is a plus for me. I find that I want to do more.
     
    I really appreciate the support that I have found on here. It feels good to talk to people who know what you are going through. The advice has been great and very appreciated.

  2. 12 days post op

    · Daniella · 07/17/2011 17:01

    Well I'm going into my third week. Last week was a very scary week for me. I had a lot of temptations. My worst times seem to be at work. I'm trying to find a way to best handle this. I want to eat more hard foods and I know I'm not ready for that. I also stayed very gassy. I broke down and called the doctor on Friday. I felt like I was abnormal. My patient advocate told me I was fine. I wouldn't be able to eat much and my weight loss may stall. He told me as the weeks go on and the more active I got, I would see the weight drop. I am happy to say that I have lost inches. I wore a pair of jeans and a shirt that was supper tight and I could wear it comfortably. That gives me hope. My husband is the best and he has been a rock. He helps me stay strong. I don't regret my decision one bit. It was in my best interest. The one thing that I can say is that my blood sugar has been awesome. I'm learning to keep it leveled. I thank God for his blessings.

  3. 4th day post op

    · Daniella · 07/10/2011 04:44

    This is my 4th day post-op. I have more questions today than I've had all four other days. I'm having these horrible uncomfortable feelings. I get this pressure in my breastbone. My husband says it is the gas. I can't burp or pass it. It is taking so long to get rid of it.
     
    I want to make sure that I am eating right. I have yet to drink the 64 ounces of liquids. I barely have an appetite. I found a smoothie that is really good. My doctor put it on my list of acceptable protein shakes. I've been eating it with a spoon for the last couple of days.
     
    Today I did a little shopping. I didn't drive, but it was good to get out of the house and do something relaxing. I cleaned my kitchen including sweeping and loading the dishwasher. I just feel like I am not doing enough. Am I wrong to feel this way? I hope someone can give me some help.

  4. 33 days post op

    · Daniella · 08/14/2011 01:28

    Ok it has been a month. I only lost 7 pounds since my surgery. The good thing is that my doctor didn't have any fluid in my band after surgery. I went this past Monday and I had a 2.5 cc fill out of 10 cc. I'm not happy about the weight loss, but I see the inches coming off. I have to try and stick this out. The doctor didn't give me any restrictions. I can have solids. I feel the best meal out the day is my protein shake. It keeps me full longer. The only thing is I'm still stuck walking. Two of my incisions have yet to heal. My port incision is excellent. there's no scab and a light scar.
     
    Has anyone experience a high libido? My sex drive is so strong. My husband is loving it. He feels like our life has been revived. We didn't have problems before, but he feels that we are trying new things. I like the exercise. LOL.
     
    I go back on the 7th of next month for my next fill. I hope to lose a few more pounds.

  5. 1 week post op

    · Daniella · 07/13/2011 22:15

    Well I made it through my first week. As far as sticking to the diet, it has been a hard week. I think that is because I was at work and everything is tempting. I didn't stray much. I wished I could have. I'm scared to eat anything that could hutrt me. On another note, the gas is getting better. I know that's from the extra walking at work. Yesterday I had my first pureed food. My husband took my vegetable broth and cooked it with my frozen vegetables. then he threw it in the blender. It was actually good. I'm more excited for next week. I will get to try some "mushy meat".
     
    I'm a little worried that I am not losing any weight. I lost a few inches but that was it. I'm ready to Zumba, but I know I have to wait. My first fill is scheduled for 8/8/11. I don't know what to think about that.
     
    I'm having some troubles keeping my blood sugars leveled too. Yesterday it was low and today it is high.
    I think I just have questions. I don't know. I think I'm letting my emotions get the best of me.

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