Fill went great!!!

Well I have to say, it's not a big deal. I just didn't know how it would be possible to get a fill without it hurting. It's a needle, you know?? I also worried about it having to take several attempts to hit the right spot. Well it was just fine. It didn't hurt one bit. Yesterday I had a lot if restriction. I hope it lasts for a few days. My doctor said that she would absolutely not do another fill for 6 more weeks. Here's to enjoying restriction while I have it!

Good news....I finally broke 207. I am happy to report that I am 202 as of this morning. I can smell 199 right right the corner!

Happy Saturday everyone :)

Tracy

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First Fill Today

All I can say is, "Eek! I am nervous!" Will let you know how it goes. I need it BAD!

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It's the weekend!! Woo Hoo!!!

Time for a hubby, wife weekend without the kidlets.  Low key, relaxing, movie weekend.  DS #1 & #2 are heading to see their dad and our DDs will be with friends.  I think we will take in a movie or two....haven't been since my banding.  I am a bit worried about my habit of consuming popcorn.  I can do it!  I realize that my success far out-weighs these life long habits that I have had.  I think I will bring something else to snack on instead.

Have a great weekend everyone :-)

Tracy

Getting Frustrated!!

Ok - I need some help.  I have been at 206 and 207 every single day for the last two weeks....WTF???  the first 20 dropped quickly and effortlessly.  I begin solid food and this is what happens.  I am still being selective about my food choices.  I am watching portion control.  I am not eating sweets.  I am intaking about 108 ounces of water per day.  I have not received by first fill.  I am hoping that his will make a difference.  I told my hubby last night that I really wanted eating to be an effort again.  I can easily eat my food portion and my mind has to take over to let me know that I am done.  It takes will power.

Am I in what you guys call "Bandster Hell"????  Please assure me that I will lose more weight.

Tracy

DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT TODAY

Hello..I had an appointment today, weighed in at 207 this morning.  This is very exciting to me.  It's been effortless.  I have been on mushie food (sneaking in a couple of solids here and there very carefully).  I have been craving real food again.  I got the green light!  I am so excited.  I plan on eating fish and veggies and still trying to fit in my protein shakes (I am so sick of them!)  I looked online last night for creative ways to hide the protein.  I have a huge bag of vanilla and chocolate and I need to make sure that I use it so buying tasteless is not an option at this point.  My hubby told me to mix some vanilla in the vanilla pudding I was eating.  Not too bad..so I will need to be more aware of this each day.  I have mixed it in my morning coffee but it ends up so clumpy.  Any suggestions??

So at the doctor's appointment I had to confess that I have not done one ounce of exercise.  She chastised me for this.  I know I need to get moving if I want to see the scale move consistently.  I have been thinking about getting the Wii Fit back out.  I cannot find the disk for it.  I tore the house apart.  Game Stop has a used one for $4.99 so I will probably just replace it.  I have wasted more time looking.  I am also thinking about getting Wii Zumba.  I am intrigued by this.  Anyone out there use it yet?  Any other fun activity games to think about for this time of year?  I don't want the weather to be an excuse for not moving right now.

Hope everyone is doing well!  I am loving life right now!!!

Tracy

4 weeks since banding...

This morning the scale read 20 pounds down!!!  I am so excited.  I have also lost a combined total of 16 1/4 inches overall.  I feel so wonderful.  I do not know how I could have ever continued living my weighted down life without the band.  It feels so good to be lighter.  This was honestly the best decision that I have ever made.  I can feel the confidence building!

If you are following me can you please send me a link so I can be sure to follow you???  Also, please tell all your banded friends so I can have more followers.  I love this system of support!

Tracy
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Sitting in the hospital waiting room

Just a quick post while waiting for DH.  The steel plate on the bone in his leg snapped in half on Monday.  He has been in so much pain....decided finally to go to the doctor and found out what happened.  We have no idea how.....just know that now I sit and wait for him to be fixed up again. 

I still have not figured out how to plan ahead for meals.  I had a protein shake this morning before leaving for the hospital (still on mushie stage) and a small amount of chili from the hospital cafeteria around 11:30 a.m.  That's it.  I still don't have much of an appetite, but I know that I need to be getting my protein in.

I cannot wait to be back on normal foods again!!!

Tracy