Hi--

I had a 7am meeting this morning so I knew I would haave to eat in my meeting in front of everybody. It isn't a big deal to eat in ameeting because everyone is so busy - it happens all the time. But, today was the first day I ate in public. So, I had my rolled up deli turkey with some cream cheese in it. I had a bite, talked for a while, had another bite, etc. It went down great and the conversation of the meeting seemed to help me eat slower.

As my day goes on, I am busy (which is great!) and doing what I have to do. I notice that I am walking around more and my energy is better. In short, I almost feel 100% normal - like I never had any surgery at all. It was easy to eat, easy to run around. I was so worried that eating in front of people would be hard, but I honestly think it is easier. I think I am so worried about food sticking (an old lap-band habit) or throwing up that I chew really thoroughly and take my time more than I do when I am alone.

This has been a wonderful realization for me because I have to visit the in-laws at the end of May and I don't want to feel like I am acting weird around them. They don't know about the surgery.

It really does get better :-)

Lara

I'm glad you feel normal!!!!! How long did you take off from work for the surg. how did you feel post op. i have surgery scheduled for

April 12. I have planned to be off for about 2 weeks. Your post is encouraging any suggestion or advice?

thanx

Awww, that's such a great update. Glad to hear it! You're tummy's thanking you for getting that band off of it

I hope things keep going well for you!

I'm glad you feel normal!!!!! How long did you take off from work for the surg. how did you feel post op. i have surgery scheduled for

April 12. I have planned to be off for about 2 weeks. Your post is encouraging any suggestion or advice?

thanx

I took 2 weeks off, but I was extremely tired the third week. It was good to get back to work and have some structure in my day, but I probably could have stayed home a third week. However, some people say they are back to work after one week - it really depends on how your body reacts to the surgery and the changes. Everyone is different!

No matter how long it takes, it seems that the first month, in general, is tough because you are healing. I am looking forward to April 7 - one month out :-)

This is such an encouraging post! I can't wait to be DE-banded and feel somewhat "normal" again. You're doing so great, keep up the good work and thanks for the inspiration!