Weigh-In This AM

I was so suprised today! I got on the scale and it read 272.0. That is down over 10 pounds since Monday morning before surgery! Although I know my weight loss will slow down once I am taking more in, I am so thankful for a big loss so far. One of the big reasons (other than weight loss) for me having this surgery is that I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome with Insulin Resistance. The insulin resistance was really effecting my ability to concentrate and always made me feel "fuzzy". I have noticed that even over the past day or so that I am feeling "clearer". Praise God!

You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing to you and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever. Psalm 30:11-12

A Few Days Post-Op

It's been a few days now, each day I have felt a little stronger and less sore. I have just been taking the pain medicine at bedtime. I drove today (short distance) and also went to the park and walked about 20 minutes at a pretty slow pace. As far as my appetite, I have been getting a little hungry at times. My surgeon's diet is: clear liquids the evening of the surgery, then 2 weeks of full liquids (including 2 protein shakes per day), and then 2 weeks of mushy/soft foods. I am a few days into the full liquid stage. Today was the first day I was able to even come close to getting the amount of fluids I am supposed to have. I am down several pounds since the surgery. I'll post tomorrow with my AM weight. All in all, I feel good - just a little sore when I have to pick something off the floor or if something bumps into my belly. My incisions have Derma-bond adhesive on them. They seem to be healing well.

May God bless you!

Day After Surgery

I have been up and around today. Not too tired but still a little sore. I'm moving around slowly. Trying to get my fluids in. I have NO appetite yet - but I know it will back soon. Drank 1/2 of a protein shake today plus about 32 ounces of other fluids (chicken noodle soup broth, crystal light, jello). Walked around the house and out to the mailbox today.

Surgery Day

I got my lap-band in yesterday. Everything went well. I had some soreness but nothing unbearable. I was pretty wiped-out by the time we got home.

Before we left for the hospital, I checked my weight and it was 282.4. That's down 10 pounds from when I started my pre-op weight loss.

I tolerated clear liquids well after I got home from surgery. If I total up my sips, I drank about 6 ounces of apple juice, 4 ounces of broth from chicken noodle soup and a bunch of ice chips.

I slept pretty well (all things considered). I got out my big body pillow I had from when I was pregnant. It helped alot.

10 More Days!!!

I will be having Lap-Band surgery on July 27th. I've created this blog to keep track of my progress. I've got alot of weight to lose but I am determined to be successful with this!