05/08/2006 16:58
First Lap Band Fill
Today I got my first fill. No problem. No pain at all. Thought it would at least feel like a shot, but it didn't at all. No pinch or anything.
I got 1.5cc's. She said in a few weeks that it might not feel like I got anything. She said it's typical that the first fill can sometimes "disappear." What does that mean? I'm not sure where it goes to.
Anyway, I'm glad to have it! I can't wait for the real weight loss to really begin now. One step at a time I suppose. But this is definitely the next step.
We will see what the scale says next week!
04/24/2006 14:10
Having a rough day
Today is a hard day, but for once I am not using food as a tool to cope. I really don't think of food as much as I used to. The glamour has just been taken out of it since I've gotten my lap band.
I don't even want for high calorie desserts anymore. I'm happy with that aspect of my changes. It makes room for better things in life.
04/22/2006 23:40
A dozen down and counting
OK, a dozen pounds down. I'm walking at least 4 times a week for 45 minutes. I am considerably reducing my volume. I'm feeling great and I can't wait for the next 12.
I am getting really close to wearing some clothes in the next size down. I'm anxious for them to fit without being tight across the hiney.
If I can get through the next 6-8 pounds, I will have about 8 suits to wear to work in the next size down. And another 5-6 pair of dress slacks.
As soon as I get through this part, I am giving these suits to a secretary in our office who really could use them and can't afford nice clothing. They are nearly new and all from Talbots, so there is a ton of wear left in them. She will be thrilled.
I will be thrilled to say goodbye to a whole set of clothes in a size I never wanted to be in the first place. And I'll never be that size again! Fabulous!
04/13/2006 10:18
Using my Weight Watchers with my Lap Band
I'm trying to make smarter choices with my Lap Band. I get less food. I need more protein and nutrients in a smaller package of food on the plate. Weight watchers is helping. I used to use Points some time ago. It teaches you the value of food. Fast food, fatty foods, and sugary foods have a high point value. Healthy choices have lower points. I am counting points in everything I eat and getting more protein and vegetables. This should also help the process go faster and healthier.
04/11/2006 08:30
In the Swing of Things Again
It's been exactly two weeks. I feel fabulous. Like my old self again, but losing weight. I eat less. The scale goes down. I am anxious to get the fill for the band to tighten it up. I know all of the swelling has gone down. I dont' have the restriction I had before and that full feeling isn't so strong. I'm ready for the next phase.
It is going to be three more weeks until I go for a follow up and get a fill scheduled. I am anxious.
04/04/2006 10:04
Lap Band Healing
A full week of liquids alone has passed by. Today starts soft foods, like yogurt, pudding, and soup.
I tried soup last night and never felt so uncomfortable for so many hours. I felt bloated. Like there was a rock right under the bottom of my rib cage. I hope this feeling is temporary and not a permanent thing after eating.
03/30/2006 15:58
Lap Band At Last
Two days ago, I went for Lap Band surgery. I am very sore right now, but very excited too! Anyone else out there have a band?
02/07/2006 09:07
Nothing Gained, Nothing Lost
I gingerly stepped on the scale this morning, wondering if the super bowl eating affected my diet. Voila!!! Exactly the same. What a relief!
After perfect dieting from Jan. 1, I did not have any back sliding! That means I have to be extra good the rest of the week to have a loss recorded. We shall see how it goes.
02/06/2006 13:37
Super Bowl Sunday
I didn't do so well Super Bowl Sunday. The two items that got me were the nacho chips and the king cake. I guess on Weight Watchers, I don't use my optional points, but if I did I would still be in my weekly allowance. I am disappointed in using optional points though. I try to keep it to 24 a day and that's it. Today is going well though.
Sunday was my only slip up since January 1. So I can't be too upset.
02/03/2006 10:23
Another one bites the dust
On the scale this morning and I'm down one more. Excellent.
It is the weekend and time to exercise, 3 days walking. I have to start. So far I haven't exercised once this year.
I have a conference at the end of the month. I hope I can get off 10 more pounds by the day of the conference. I have some business suits that I could wear if I just lost those 10 this month.
Of course, I have almost every size in the closet, but the suits in the smaller size would be a nice change from the couple "fat" ones I'm currently wearing.
We will see how it goes.
