Jalgirl

I can have my first fill Sep 20th and I'm nervous. I was told by nurse I don't have to have any fill placed if I'm losing okay. So I'm hoping I won't need a fill that i'm losing just fine without but we'll see. Good luck to you all hope everything continues to go great for all.

I've told quite a few co-workers but I'm not overly concerned with their opinions. Many of my co-workers are morbidly obese so I have been hoping that seeing me go thru everything will inspire them. Of course, it's early still but one lady did tell me today that she has contacted my WLC and is seriously considering the gastric sleeve. Since I elected the band I really couldn't offer her too much conversation on that procedure, other than looking forward to a healthier lifestyle and feeling and looking better.

My surgery was on the 19th! All went well, I didn't experience any nausea or need to vomit but I did sleep most of the time and I kept a hot water pad on my stomach and still do so that has helped with sleeping. My energy is returning but the incision where I suspect the port lies is extremely tender to the touch. My incisions are healing and clearing up too and really surprised I don't think I will have any long term scars so that's a plus. I have my first checkup on Sept 10th and I'm looking forward to that not sure when I will receive my first fill. I'm on the mushy diet part too and prefer that to all those shakes -- don't get me wrong the shakes were the bomb when I had to do liquid especially since I've never really did a liquid diet -- but having something in your mouth that has substance is a plus. I try to eat something every few hours and drink a lot of water. The no drink for an hour after I eat is driving me crazy!! I find myself staring at the clock for an hour to pass, I've always drank a lot of water so holding off for a particular time frame is hard for me. Anyway, hope everyone is doing good and continues toward their goal.

I know the feeling, I'm so tired of broths and protein shakes I could scream Hope all goes well at your appt.

Congrats, I had my surgery on Aug 19th, my weight loss is coming along okay, from pre-op to date I've lost 19 lbs. My first visit with my doctor since surgery will be on the 10th of Sept -- not sure why so far off I've seen others going in sooner perhaps they didn't have any openings not sure. Anyway, I'm still sore too and just starting to have an appetite. My diet is pureed (babyfoods) and soft diet until Sept 11th when I transition to solids. I'm not sure when I will receive my first fill but I'm looking forward to it. The band is heavy and my incision area is very, very tender to touch. My energy is slowly returning, I think after the long holiday weekend I will be almost back to normal.

My day is fast approaching and I too feel somewhat apprehensive. Surgery date is Aug 19th and I'm on my two week liquid diet and that's been going better than I expected. I think it's because I'm not doing it for weight loss but a successful surgery outcome. I want everything to go as smooth as possible during my surgery and if going two weeks on liquids will help that I'm all for it. I'm new to this forum and blogging altogether so bare with me. I welcome any comments on how things will be for me the first couple of weeks after the procedure. So please give me any advice you can. Thanks much.