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It is funny, tonight I am here thinking that I feel pretty normal for the first time. No pain meds..no pain. Just some uncomfortableness around my larger incision when I move around. And a bloated kind of feeling. And my incision area is getting kind of itchy! And my tummy makes more noise that I could have ever imagined!

I am very nervous because the more I read the message boards on here the more confused I am. So many people have different diets they have to follow after surgery, it is confusing to know what to eat. My mom likes to cook and experiment, so I have asked to try make some of the recipes that I have found for soups and purees. She has done a great job cause she is one of those cooks that can make everything taste good. So that has been fun. I really want to eat some foods with more substance, but I learned a lesson today. I took 3 bites of some SF vanilla pudding mixed with whey protein. What a nightmare. I was in pain for hours, especially in my shoulder. I ended up basically have a lactose intolerence attack, going aware after I had been in the bathroom. I wasn't sure if that would change for me, answer is no. So dairy will be an issue. Today I ate 1/2 cup of black bean soup and later 1/4 cup of pureed egg salad. Also, two slim fast shakes. I am surprised after not eating basically for a week, I haven't really lost much, only a pound since surgery.

I am a little sad today too because just as a feel good, it seems like there are a lot of negative posts on this site about the lapband...I really hope i haven't made a bad decision. They have made me a bit scared that in a few years I might regret this, that would be awful. I really need the help to stop overeating. I know if I had the RNY that I would be one that would be obese again in a few years, I have seen a few of these stories personally and it is scary.

OMG.. I did it. It was actually pretty smooth. They took care of me very well and I was pain free at the surgery center. I arrived at 6:30am, surgery at 7:30, my husband could see me at 9am. Then they gave me the pain med and tylenol pills right away. They told me my only requirement to go home was to sip down 8oz of water.  It took me until noon, but was not uncomfortable. I just knew not to push it. Went home and have been in bed since, it is now 4pm. I have gotten up twice to do a few slow laps around the house. At this point, my mid-section is very sore, like too much exercise or something. My shoulder is hurting a little but more annoying than painful. So overall, I am pleased with this part of the journey. I was so frightened and it turned out to be no big deal. So far so good. They told me to try a slim fast shake tomorrow, only a third or so. It will be great to have some form of food I think.

This pre-op diet has been very hard. I have "cheated" a couple of times and that is a bad start. But I this is the first time in a long time that I have actually felt my stomach as possibly empty? It is a strange and new feeling, but as Dr Wolff said to me...hunger is your friend.
This is my first surgery ever, and I am so nervous and frightened by that part of this. It can't be as easy as some people might have it sound. But my family is supportive so I will have help.
My family is trying hard to adjust to the "new" me of not just being able to be part of a feast most nights at dinner. This was something we shared, but now we are trying to find new things instead...movies, games, projects. It is disorienting for us but we will all learn to change. My husband says it is good for him too not to have so much food around. So, this has been good all around.

Finally, I am also nervous that I have always been a fairly healthy person...so I am a little worried about the saying "if it isn't broke...don't fix it" but I do have a weight problem and need to fix it before I do have serious issues other than not being able to fit in the rides with my youngest son and usually watching everyone else have some fun. Although, I did enjoy taking the pictures of their smiles!