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Thanks, that means a lot to me.

Even though most of my family is obese, and probably would never intentionally judge me, I cannot help but want to try to avoid being judged...

I used the narcotic the doc prescribed again last night to sleep comfortably, might try nothing tonight.

I made through to 3 o'clock with no liquid motrin - but finally the sporadic gas pains indicated I should give in - why do I need the pain, when a little motrin will help. I will progressively try to wean myself from that too.

While I felt better this morning than I have in the last two days, I did take a little nappie this afternoon. I actually did about 3-4 hours work today (on my computer) - I don't think - no, I know - I am not ready to go to work yet...the stairs here are kicking my butt, never mind the added stress and everything else at work - I get enough of that stress sitting here in my recliner.

I am lucky because I have insurance, I have a job, never mind a job that allows me some flexibility to go back when I can...I am putting more pressure on me than they are.

I am feeling more calm with the fact that now more of my family than I wanted to know, know about my lapband...I feel bad that they feel bad, but it is my life and I make the choice who knows. I had told who I wanted and that was enough - but what is done is done and everybody is done being bothered - including me!

I tried protein powder and coffee (not together) for the first time each since the band, so far working well. I like the GNC Lean Muscle Mass protein powder the best - it is best cold, but drinkable when tepid. Raspberry Dunkin Hot Coffee is my coffee of choice - boy is that nice to have today.

I am struggling, like most new bandsters, to get enough water, but I am getting a fair amount and I just keep trying.

I saw pork chops and they looked remotely interesting...but no way am I trying those for a while - but damn they smelled good.

I can fell my stomach starting to churn now and am trying to minimize it...:unsure:and am expecting to reach the "I'm starving" stage, that is so widely reported soon...I will deal with that as it comes.

I have not regretted so far, and I don't really see it happening, but we will see, I guess.

clear liquids not so bad. Today is 2nd day by my count, but three by the doc, so I get to have full liquids.

I spent the day with diluted v-8 splash, water, and warm, soft ice cream. Am contemplating coffee, but thinking maybe I should give it up - what better time.

I have been sleeping pretty well. Last night two doses of the narcotic prescribed helped, I am sure. Strangest thing is that I had to get up to urinate more times than normal - strange considering how much less I am taking in from before.

As with the research that I conducted prior to the band, I have found the "gas pains" to be the worst pain. I find the children's motrin to be the best to solve that. The pains are getting better.

My challenge of the day is that the one person I trusted with my lapband information told another of my family - no big deal, I guess, but given that it is my life and choice, the timing was not optimal for me. I cried, because it just feels like someone else is looking at me like a loser. I guess the pun is in the fact that I will be one!! haha:thumbup:

I am not really sure what to think yet about the whole process.

I read through every bit of reading material possible prior to committing to this - even went through two doctors to this point.

I am nervous about failing, but that is one of my flaws anyway...I don't like failure.

I am excited about the band's potential and that it is the norm not the exception to lose weight on it (unlike dieting in general).

I used a lot of opinions from here - thanks to everyone that posts.:smile: