tammyj

I was supposed to have my first fill on Monday, but now I have to wait til next Monday the 16th. It seems the people in scheduling screwed up. I had my 2 week post-op appt. on 3/26 when it should have been 4/2 and my first fill was scheduled for 4/9 when it should have been 4/16. My surgeon said he wants me to wait a full 4 weeks and to come back next Monday (the only day he does fills). I'm okay with that I just wish they would have caught it before I wasted my time coming out there.

Other than that, everything is still going great. I twisted my knee working out last week and it has been really bothering me, but it hasn't stopped me from working out everyday (except Sundays). It is feeling better now, but I'm still limping around a little bit. My eating is going pretty good. I am still pretty much in control. I had a couple bad days; especially on Easter, but I just dusted myself off and got back on track. As of Tuesday, weight loss was at 27lbs!:clap2: I only weigh-in once a week at the hospital. My scale at home is all screwed up so I don't even use it. I don't want to be discouraged or given false hope by weighing myself on different scales.

My mother and I are going to Las Vegas next month for our annual Mother's Day Trip so my goal is to lose another 13lbs by the time we leave on May 11th. That will put me at a 40lb loss!!! We'll see how that goes!

It's a good thing that you don't feel any different! That means your body has healed nicely and your band is ready to be filled. You will notice a difference after your fill. Hang in there...you don't have much longer...YAY!!!!!

You are moving right along...WAY TO GO!!!

Thanks Sheila!

Well it will be three weeks tomorrow, but I felt like writing today! 3 weeks out and I am feeling like my old self again. I have my energy back, no pain, and the gas is finally gone. I am feeling GOOD!

I weighed-in at the hospital last night and I am down another 2 pounds. Total loss 24lbs. :clap2: I lost 13lbs during the pre-op diet and 11lbs since surgery. Weight loss is slowing down now since I've moved on to soft foods, but I am still happy with the loss because I have absolutely NO restriction! :omg: I've been working out like crazy and measuring my food trying to keep the weight off. 5 more days 'til my first fill. I refuse to gain any weight back...I'm OK with maintaining, but I definitely don't want to gain!

Don't listen to them...you know your body and what you want to look like. I get the same comments when I tell people my goal is 175...but I AM going to get there!

Congratulations...You are sooooo close to onderland! I can't wait to get there with ya!

Don't worry that scale will start going down again. If you are counting calories, try switching up your calorie intake. I've never tried it, but it makes sense and may give your body a little jolt.

I hope you are feeling better now! Keep us posted!

It really does feel good!!!!

14lbs in 2 weeks is still AWESOME!!! Keep it going and you will be down 20lbs in no time!!!

WOW!!!!!!! Look at you girl...absolutely beautiful curves!!!!! I am so happy for you!!!!!

20lbs.....WAY TO GO!!!! Keep it going girl!

If you are hungry try to choose high protein foods, they will keep you fuller longer. Hang in there...this will pass after you start getting fills. (((Hugs)))

You are doing an AWESOME job!!!!!!

Thanks Ladies! I am feeling better and better everyday!

The day of my surgery went very smoothly. I got to the hospital right at 8:30am. Within 5 minutes of sitting down in the waiting room they called me back to get started. At least 10 different people came in and out my room to ask questions or just to introduce themselves and let me know they will be in the operating room. Everyone was so nice and attentive and made me feel at ease. By 10:30, I was in the operating room. By 11:45, I was in recovery and was taken up to my room around 1:00pm. I wasn't allowed anything to eat or drink the first day, not even water so I was quite parched. The only thing I could do was wipe the inside of my mouth with a wet swab. Every couple hours I got up to walk for 10-15 minutes around my room for the rest of the evening. The next morning around 8:30 I was taken to X-ray to drink the barium to make sure that everything was flowing okay. Finally around noon, after receiving the x-ray results I was brought a food tray with broth, jello, tea, apple juice, cranberry juice, a popsicle, and a pitcher of ice water. I ate/drank all the broth...which was delicious, had a spoonful of jello, drank the cranberry juice and drank 2 cups of water. I had no problems drinking at all. The nutritionist came to my room to visit and told me that she watched my entire surgery from a window. I said, "You're kidding!" I thought that was really cool!

This is day 2 post-op and I am feeling REALLY, REALLY good! I am really surprised. I slept very well last night. I slept propped up on my bed/tv pillow and used several other pillows to support my back and my legs and I was very comfortable. No real pains to speak of. Still very gassy, but no trapped gas...it's coming out both ends quite often.

I am so glad I did this!!!!!!!!!!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

WOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!! I know it feels good to see those number go down! Keep it up girl!

and I will finally be banded!!! My emotions are over the place, but I am definitely ready. I am expecting a call from the hospital today to find out what time I have to be there tomorrow. I am hoping they call early so that I am not anxiously waiting by the phone all day. I have some housework and laundry to do so that will keep me busy and help me take my mind off of things. All thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated.

Love Ya,

Tammy

I was right there with ya girl...lol!!! I finally tried the Campbell's Tomato w/ Garlic and Basil that you told me about...I loved it! It gave me a break from all those cream soups. Hope you are having a great day today!

ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!! That had to be so funny! Some of the people at the meetings don't have a clue. Anyways, I missed you last night. I have to start going to the post-op meetings at 6:00 starting next Tuesday so I'll probably see you next week. See you soon!

WAY TO GO TERESITA!!!!!!!

Your post made me laugh! Congratulations...I am so happy for you!!!

I have that same nasty taste in my mouth...UGH! Sounds like you are doing great! 17lbs...WAY TO GO!!!!!!

You should be proud!!! You are doing GREAT!!!