My LapBand journey...

[Razor Roman]

stitches are almost all dissolved... and I'm eating solid foods.. though a lot less and chewing quite thoroughly!!!

I hadn't lost any weight this week - but I think its to be expected... I'm pretty sure my whole body was "empty" and at least a little dehydrated... I've gotten back to exercising a little, too!

 

[solar]

it should be exciting to see changes in yourself...enjoy chewing food again - and make sure you have the doc's approval on that exercise!

Cheers, Deb

 

[solar]

How are you making out?

 

[CastleCreations]

stitches are almost all dissolved... and I'm eating solid foods.. though a lot less and chewing quite thoroughly!!!

I hadn't lost any weight this week - but I think its to be expected... I'm pretty sure my whole body was "empty" and at least a little dehydrated... I've gotten back to exercising a little, too!

Well I was going to say how cute you are, but then I saw the hat thingy...LOL

Good luck on your journey...
Lisa

 

[solar]

How are you feeling this week? How does it feel to be exercising again? Drop in and let us know how you're doing...

Cheers, Deb

 

[solar]

I hope things are going well for you...just checking in.

 

[Razor Roman]

it feels great to be exercising! I think I enjoyed a few too many liquid calories over the holidays... I'm holding steady at 265! I go for my first adjustment next friday, so we'll see how that goes!

And Castle Creations, whats wrong w/my hat?

is this one better?

 

[LAinSEA]

Congratulations on the courage to have the procedure and it looks like it is making a difference in your health. However, I'm curious, has it really made a difference in your appetite? And do you find appetite is a real, physical thing now rather than a boredom or emotional thing post-surgery?

Keep up your fantastic progress,
Laurie

 

[lotzasunshine]

Congrats on being at 265! It may not seem as much as you think it should be, but once you start getting fills, it will help a lot more!

 

[solar]

Hey! You checked in-- glad to hear you're doing well. I hope your adjustment goes smoothly. Congrats on getting back to your exercising...

Just saw you're from NJ - waving - I'm over in Hunterdon County.

Keep us updated with your progress!

 

[Razor Roman]

had my first fill on Friday... 4cc's

I am definitely getting full quickly now!!!!

I do find that my appetite in general seems to have gone down, now I have been told that the band may affect how your stomach produces grellin, the hormone that makes you hungry-- but I don't know that for certain...

I do find when I am super bored I do still want to eat, but I don't want to do it as much as I used to...

And I'm not sure how much of my mental change has come from the actual effects of the surgery, versus the whole "I got this surgery! I better make it work now!" attitude...

 

[lotzasunshine]

Be patient with yourself. I have had my band for 1 1/2 years and I am still getting my head wrapped around it. Your head will lag behind your body for a while, but you will get there eventually. Congrats on getting your fill! Keep on top of them, because they are a big part of controlling hunger.