25 lbs and counting

Well, I lost 25 lbs and I decided to try on my next size down clothing that have been hanging, just waiting for this moment, in my closet. I was actually able to zip all of them up, and some of them I can wear now. Amazing, I can't even remember the last time I wore them. I think it was 4-5 years ago. I am so glad I kept them. I have about 15-20 pants and oodles of shirts and blouses. It is like I hit the jackpot. I am so sick of wearing the same clothes week after week. Yeah!!
I have been getting a little hungry lately, however I don't feel like eating more, it is just that my stomach grumbles more. I have a "fill" on Jan. 7 and that should take care of that. I will have to go back to a liguid diet -> pureed ->soft and finally to just chewing everything very carefully again. This will happen every couple of months till the band is adjusted correctly for me and my intake needs. This is a wonderful thing!

2nd week post-op

Lost 20 lbs so far. Pretty good. I am feeling better and my clothes are a tad less snug. I found out the nodule on my rib that I was feeling was the port to my band. They put it there for easy access. I am not hungry although my stomach does growl occasionally. I am eating eggs and chicken and vegetables as well as my protein shakes. I went for my 1st check up on Monday and will get my First fill on January 7. I do feel restriction now, but it will be tighter after the fill. I am looking forward to that. I have to make it through the holidays though, but so far nothing has tempted me. No appetite really to speak of. Funny having to remember to eat. I have decided not to go to a Christmas party that we usually go to because they have food on every available surface and it would be torture. I don't want to push it just yet. I will drop Steve off and go to a movie with a friend or something and come back and pick him up and stop in and say hi to everyone then.

1 week post-op

I feel so much better! I also lost 17 lbs this week which helps with the moral. I know I can't expect to keep losing over 2 lbs a day, but it sure was a boost for me. I actually feel a little bit lighter. I am walking more and starting to feel like doing more around the house. I can't drive yet or work, and I have a 5 lb lifting restriction, however I might be able to manage some laundry and dinner for Steve. I am allowed to eat pureed foods now and I had the most delicious poached egg this morning. After protein shakes, yogurt and cottage cheese this was like heaven. I am going to puree some leftover stew for dinner, woo-hoo! I found a new support web-site - www.bariatriceating.com and I just ordered some peanut butter cookie flavored protein mix and some special vitamins so my hair won't fall out. They also have great bulletin boards and a support group every Wednesday online that I just joined. I have a primary care Dr. appt. this afternoon to see how I am doing. My only real problem right now is a pain on my ribcage - there is a lump and I suspect it is a bruise nodule. I saw a movie of an lap band operation yesterday and it looked like they had a machine shop laying on the patient's stomach. I am sure they must have bumped me in this area. Only really hurts when I wear a bra. Another good reason not to work now - I would def need a bra for work : )