Entries for April 2008

Yesterday after my fill was alright, but I got a maddening headache and didn't get rid of it until this morning...
I'm still on liquids. Of course I have my tomato soup but know what? I wanna chew on something badly LOL!
Went to Big Lots with Sam on our lunch break and I bought a little food processor... starting tomorrow i'm on soft foods... so it's puree time! They had a lot of Nutrisystem stuff! Sam and I are very supportive of our goals to continue...

Boy I thought things would be differnt in my life by now. I am a 1/2 beef smaller but my life is the same. Which now that I look at it is a wonderful thing. I am still not using the band the best way I should. That is so totally my personality. But it is all ok. My life in general is great. I can move and enjoy my family. I just can't get past not being able to eat what I want. I know after a year I should "get it". But I can't seem to give up the idea of being able to eat larges...

Totally bummed today. I called Dr. Jessee's office to set up my consult. I was required to attend a seminar and a orientation prior to her seeing me...I have done both. So I called to talk to Joyce, I believe she is the one that does all the scheduling and all. She is out of the office for two weeks.

I spoke with the gal who answered the phone we'll call her "C". She was rude, short and not very accomidating. The first first appt she offered me was May 6th early in the morning....

I had my band put in Oct 10ccband. First fill blind poke three tries 3cc in. Second two pokes dig dig 3cc in, third three pokes dig dig 1ccin RESTRICTION!!! Ya good weight loss happy. Fourth wanted to tweak a little only had restriction in the morning fill 1cc five pokes dig dig. Next day no restriction I think I have a leak. Drive another 200 miles for fluoro and she is able to get 5cc out I should have 8cc plus doc put in 2cc at time of surgery (that is 10 in a 10cc band) she adds 1cc more Fill...

Wow - only 3 more days to go for my op.....anyone here that can join me on this journey your most welcome to.