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Well, I had my 4th fill a few weeks back and I can finally really feel this band. Yesterday at lunch I must have eat too fast and coughed up some of the food.  I felt a lot of pressure too... it was a great reminder that Lola (my band) is there doing her thing! It really is a good check and balance when you start getting off track.

I am officially below the 200 poung mark and am very very happy!!! Still have a good 40lbs to go but I am on my way! Slow and steady wins the race as they say!   I tell ya, I am soooo in love with this band!

I can't believe it is already January 12, 2010!!!!  Its been awhile since I have been on line and checking in on my blog.
So far things are good. The weight loss slowed down a bit so I kicked my exercise into a higher gear and can see the results. Got to tone up that skin before it gets too out of control!  Over the past weekend I had a horrible case of food poisoning and ended up heading to the ER as I had passed out and split my lip open!  About 14 stitches later I am doing well although eating is a huge challenge!!! I feel like I am back to post op as I have trouble eating solid food!  I was shocked to see I lost close to 5lbs from this bout of illness I just pray it stays away! hehehee.

I am very close to dropping below the 200 mark and CANT WAIT for that to happen!! I will know for sure it was all worth it once I see that number drop! BRING IT ON!!

Well its that time of year where we give thanks and I am soooo thankful for my band!!!! 
I LOVE IT!!!  I named her Lola and we are getting along just fine.  I have yet to have any trouble (knock on wood).  I am exercising daily and actually starting to enjoy it.  Things are good and I am almost to the 30lb lost mark which is soo exciting to me. I could have never done this without my friend Lola!  I have a LONG way to go but just getting to this point is amazing to me!

So, so thankful this year!

WOW... each day its getting harder and harder to get dressed for work!  My clothes are litterally falling off me... LOVE IT!
I need to go do some serious shopping but I am scared to buy anything as it feels like a waste of money since I am FAR from my goal.  Guess I just need to grab a few pieces here and there.  I also need to find a good tailor as some of my pants would be okay if the legs were taken in.

I am feeling changes in so many ways ... not just my pants size!  I am feeling more confident and putting up with less crap from my hubby and others.  Hummm... could the "old' Jodi be returning??

I went for my first fil today... 2cc's were added to my band (Lola) today. The process was not bad at all.  Not sure what I expected but it was fine.
Per the Dr's records I am down 27lbs total from when I started with them.. not bad at all! 
Due to the fill I am back to mushy foods this week but buy the weekend I will be back to a normal diet.  I am eager to see if I feel any restrictions with the fill. 
So far... so good!

I returned to work this week which was a bit of a change but I think I am doing well. I pack my lunch bag everyday with plenty fo snacks to keep me going all day long.  Everyone at work has commented that I look like I lost weight... not sure if everyone knows I had Lap Band surgery or not and I guess it doesn't much matter at this point. Its good to be back to work and see all my friends; however, the job itself is still boring but thats another story.

I am eating regular foods and that seems to be going well. I chew, chew, chew.. maybe a big obesive but I am so nervous about getting things stuck and/or throwing up.  I have my first fill on Monday so then its back to pureed food.

I pulled all my winter clothes down from the attic this weekend and was surprised to say I had very very limited pants to wear!  I had to make a run to Kohls for new jeans and dress pants.  Very cool! Even though I am only 1-2 sizes smaller it appeared easier to shop for clothes then before. Maybe I will start enjoying shopping again!

Well, today is my last day of pureed food... YEAH! I have to say I am getting very tired of liquid and pureed foods. I start soft foods tomorrow and am looking forward to adding some texture into my diet.  I am real clear on what "soft foods" are but I will be learning!  My dietician said its anything you can eat with no teeth however, in my mind thats pureed food.  Guess I need to do some more reading and then hit the grocery store.  I know I can have some fish which I am excited about but I am sure there are other things.

I am down 15lbs per my home scale and am thrilled!!!  I can't wait to finally be under 200lbs as that always seemed to be a dream but its probably only a few months away from coming true. I am still off work just trying to get on an eating schedule and adjusting to the life change. Hubby has been very supportive and keeps me honest which is a good thing. I just need for him to start watching what he is eating now! Not sure that will ever happen.

Anywho... onto the next stage in this journey!

My first post op appt was yesterday and everything went well.  I am down 12lbs since my preop appt  which I am very proud of!  Yeah for me! I got the green light to move on to puree food and today I enjoyed my favorite yogurt. Not sure what is on the agenda for lunch but its nice to know I have some options now other then just a protien drink. 

Yeah... I made it through stage 1.. liquids.
It was not as bad as I thought it would be and I managed to survive.  Yeah for me!
My post op appt is tomorrow afternoon and I am actually eager to get on the scale. Courious to see how close my home scale is to the one at the doctors office. 
Puree food here I come!

Well today is 9/18 and I have been officially banded for 8 days. I am shocked how fast these 8 days have gone and how much better I am feeling.  I still have some pulling at the port site but other then that I feel pretty darn good.  The liquid diet is not as bad as I thought it would be and I have to say I have not felt truly hungry.  So far so good.. YEAH!

I have my post op apt on Monday and hopefully they will let me move on to the wonderful world of puree foods... never in my life would I think I would have been excited for this stage! hehehehe.