Today I went in for a fill. I really needed it. I was about 6 weeks out from my last fill, and honestly was not eating like a lap band patient should. So I thought that at best I might break even and not have gained any weight from the last time I saw my doctor.. GOOD news! I lost 4 lbs. I know that is not much and should be better, but I am taking it! He said that my loss is slow but he is pleased. So he asked me how my appetite has been and I said that I can eat mostly what I want.. So he said he was going to give me an aggressive fill. He said that my band now has 6.5 cc in it, he put 1 cc in the band today YAY--- he said I should feel the restriction for sure this time.
So Catwoman and I went out to eat after at our most favorite spot in Austin. (more hers) but oh well I knew I was not going to be able to eat. I really haven't enjoyed a meal out since my band has been at about 5 cc. I just can't eat out. My mind wants it all and I just end up seeing more of the restroom than anything. As was the case today. Dr. Ganta said to have fluids for 3 days-- Did I mind this advice?? No? Did I pay for it? YES! I have always been able to eat something after my fills. I think last time I had a muffin and coffee. I ordered soup. There was some very little small mushrooms and I guess did not agree. OR maybe it was the 2 bites of cucumber from a very yummy salad. I chewed and chewed.. Got uncomfortable. Stopped. Waited a bit then ate a few more bites of soup--- the went to the restroom and up it came.. back to the table.. NO more bites and got the feeling and back for some nausea and projectile type vomiting.. SIGH-- fine no eating today. So I went back to the table sat down and was reading a paper, and AGAIN I got the feeling and back in for a 3rd time...
I guess I will be on fluids for a few days. I don't want an unfill--- so I am going to have to deal with this and eat as I am supposed to.. NO over eating or eating what I know I shouldn't AKA candy.
I think my total weight loss now is around 40. I am hoping by next month my weight will be much closer to 50 lbs lost. Catwoman had her own issues after that meal. Her gallbladder came out a few years ago and she needs to be careful what she eats or she has issues with dumping... Today was pretty much a bust and I was ready to get home and take a nap before I go to work tonight.
Oh but wait-- there was a NSV! I went to Old Navy and was soooo happy when I slid on a size 18 pants and had on a really cute top. I wanted to buy the outfit because I was just so happy and I thought it was so cute.. But I decided that I have enough clothes and was just really pleased that I could wear the 18's. There was a really cute pair of skinny jeans size 16 I wanted but that was sooo not happening. They had stars on them, I would have bought those... So just 5 months ago I could barely get my size 22 pants on and 2x scrubs were beginning to be to tight. SO I am very pleased with my slow weight loss. I do need to do better, and take better care to follow the lap band rules.
I asked the Dr. Ganta about drinking coffee cuz I so miss my coffee. He said he doesn't advise it if its an appetite stimulant for me, or if I am having reflux. Well. I am thinking maybe an occasional cup of coffee might be nice. Especially since its almost time for pumpkin cream coming up.. Maybe I can make a deal that if I exercise the day before the next morning I can have that cup of coffee. What do you all think? Does anyone else drink coffee? I am not sure if you can leave comments on my blog.. If you can share with me!!!
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