jthelwell
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I LOVE IT! Congrats on the new you! Life is what you make it and being true to you is how you will succeed. I'm so proud of you and your accomplishments. You've motivated yourself to another level and did away with the mind telling you that you can't do it. You are a true example of Yes, I Can!
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I'm so excited\0/! My day is almost here - May 1, 2015 and I can't wait to start my new adventure. I've read many of the comments on this site and while some were a little disheartening to read, the majority have been great and positive supporters of this procedure. I know there will be pain (some inexplainable)as with all surgery but I'm going to take it one day at a time and going to make it fun - remember, I'M DOING THIS FOR ME!
3 Days before Band
1) Taking 2 weeks leave time from work (giving myself ample time to get a handle on the "New" me)
2) Started the process of eating smaller bites and sipping my drinks - harder than I thought but getting the hang of it.
3) Decided to go with EAS shakes, Slim-Fast shakes, Chicken/Turkey broth and sugar-free Popsicles & Jell-O (I'm a Jell-O person)
4) I have the following items ready: Vitamins (as required by Dr.), heating pad, GasX, good pair of walking shoes, etc.
5) These are my required items: scented candles, massage oils, action and comedy movies, online games (these make me feel good)
6) Designated a (Queen Diva) small plate and silverware "just for me'. This will help me with my meals and easy take-along when eating out.
7) Cleared out all processed and junk foods from house - replaced with "My Power" foods - So proud of myself!
Here's how I will handle these items
1) Flatulation - while I know it might be a constant thing until I get into my zone, I will sing the Frozen song: Let It Go, Let It Go......
2) Chest pain - husband, come on down - karate chop my back and Rocky my way up and down the stairs a few times
3) Pain meds - I'm not going to be Rambo and try to macho my way through - they're there so I'll use them when needed.
4) Head Hunger - as the song says, I'm going to get Physical, physical.....then have some flavored Water with either cucumbers or lemon and lime floating around in it. It's all about the visual - you see substance and your mind believes you're actually eating.......hunger gone.
5) Tiredness - REST, my body knows me better than I do. Nothing wrong with catching a few winks. If at work, then I'll walk away from my desk and step outside for a few moments of fresh air. Make sure I'm hydrated and have eaten the appropriate meal/snack.
Now, as Arnold said in the Terminator - I'll Be Back to share more of my adventure shortly.
Lap Band Completed - May 1, 2015
in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
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I made it through and I can honestly say that I worried for nothing.
Home Arrival
Cannot stress it enough about getting up and walking around for a few moments (might be a little painful to roll out of bed) every few hours.
Now on to Day 2.......