Lisa-Lisa

I went home with no pain meds! Only pain I had was if I moved too fast or the wrong way. I walked alot right after surgery like the Dr. advised me to do.

Any exercise?

I go for my first pre-op appt. tomorrow and I am going to beg for a fill! I am two weeks post op and the whole diet progression thing....liquid, pureed, soft food, regular food......was out the window earlier this week. I can only eat small amounts but I can eat whatever I want and I am not having any issues or restrictions. I sort of feel the same way as you Shelley.....why am I not having any issues? I thought if I didn't follow the diet progression my band would slip and I would vomit and all this horrible stuff....not that I want any of that to happen, I'm just saying. I'm making good choices in the food I am eating....baked fish, salad, veggies, etc......but, I want to feel some restriction! I have lost 16 pounds total which started to come off when I was on the two week pre-op diet so I am losing but......ya'll know what I'm saying! I have exercised almost everyday, even the day I came home from the hospital...been taking hour long walks...walking to and from the gym and walking on the treadmill. I honestly feel like I never had surgery! For the first time in my life I don't want to be able to eat. I NEED RESTRICTION IN MY LIFE!!! ME TOO!!! I had a 2cc fill on my 2nd post op visit, and still no restriction. I don't want to be sick or throw up either, just wonder what the restriction feels like. I stop eating because I know I don't want to over eat. The doctor said the band would tell me when I am full, but so far it hasn't.

I tell! my coworkers all know. some have questions, and i try to help them understand. others tease me in a loving way. they know i dont eat the snacks they bring in, and it doesnt bother me that they bring in snacks. I dont expect anyone to change their ways because i did. I do encourage the ones who want to have the surgery to come to support meetings with me. They often ask how much weight have i lost. i just answer them that i dont get on the scale everyday. (which i dont) for the most part, everyone is supportive. it is your individual choice whether or not to tell. do what is most comfortable for you. good luck.

Today I had my 2nd doctor's appointment post op. I have over come one fear. That fear was getting a fill. Well, it was nothing to it. I did it like a champ. I got 2cc put in. The downside was I gained 3 pounds from the previous visit two weeks ago. I haven't been in the gym, but I will be tomorrow. Overall I still feel good about my decision, and have no regrets. Pushing on to reach my goals.

I'm Lisa and I was banded on Aug 23, 2011. No kids. Not married. Loving Life!!

INSPIRING!!

Congratulations Anthony!

Hi Lisa, Thanks for the kind words. I am going to keep on pushing!

Are you going out and walking yet. Thats what got me going and my Dr wanted me taking walks asvp I was at first, but have slowed down. I need to go to the gym more than once a week.