sonyasback

My rear and belly

I had my fill yesterday. The Dr numbed it, added 4cc and all is well. The shot site was a little sore afterwards but fine now. Back to liquid/mushies for yesterday and on to regular food today.

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Just think of all the years to come where you'll be swanning around with your more healthy self able to eat pretty normally if you give up just this ONE day.

I'm just shy of 2-weeks post-op and am feeling pretty well, infact maybe too well. I cheated throughout the weekend and although I haven't gained any weight, I've stopped losing. I won't disclose what I've done, just a word of advice - the band will not keep you from eating what you want, you have to make the right decisions about what to put into your body.
Perhaps my first fill will give me the restrictions I need, but for now I can eat whatever I want and that's not good. It's my fault, but I'm back on the wagon. I guess losing 15lbs. in a week gave me a little bit too much confidence, I should be in onederland right now but I gave in to too many tempations over the weekend.
Here is to doing it right.

I went to the doctors for a weight In, I lost 7 More Pounds, Feeling Great, New Boyfriend who treats me like Gold, I'm Sexy, My Family & Kids are Good & Healthy, Got a Promotion In The Work Place to An Office 15 Minutes From My Home!!!!
Life Is Good!! Thank You God!! Your Grace Is Sufficient For Me!!!

Hello Heather...I am praying for your speady recovery...I was banded today and all went well..just a little sore..no gas yet....Good luck to you:-)

Hi Heather.It was difficult for me to go to the restroom as well. In fact I've only gone twice since surgery .I run Water and push slightly even though I'm sore..I hope this helps. Keep me posted.

Everyone's surgery is different but I could walk right after surgery and even drove and shopped for Valentine's Day the day after my surgery. I was really only sore about 4 days and the pain meds took care of that pretty well. Your mileage may vary but It's usually a pretty quick recovery. Anytime you bend over, cough, or climb I'd recommend putting your hand on your port area and applying a little pressure. It can relieve some of the strain on your abdominal muscles where the port is attached.

Will be posting pictures soon!! Just wanted to share how excited I am!!!

The only pain I had was in my left shoulder... it last for 3 days and was REALLY bad. I found a heating pad really helped and walking. I said to myself... WHAT HAVE I DONE!!!... but on day four If felt sort of "normal" after I had a good burp.
PLEASE hang in there... it does get better!!!
I didn't have to do the pre-op diet and I followed my menu plan to the letter... it was so worth it. I lost 17 lbs my first week.
Keep a food journal and do the best you can. If you have access to a support group try and go to a meeting. Support from other bandsters can be very beneficial... especially in the very beginning.
Please feel free to ask any questions.
Tom, Toronto
Banded July 6 06
Wt. Loss: 160 lbs
tomander@bell.net