One Week Post Check Up

I got this pillow when I was "skinny" and thought I was fat/fluffy. It made me feel good about myself. Silly me for not appreciating when I was healthy...still a cute pillow!

One week post op check with dr. today. He checked my incisions and said they look great. I'm now permitted to take my weekly bath. He was pleased with my weight loss (which was 14 lbs. from his office). I like his scale much better. In general, he said the next 5 wks. weight loss is up to me, since there is no fill in the band. My personal goal is to lose 10 lbs. in 5 wks (my next visit) and then I will be that much further ahead in the game. My dr. told me so. :) He commented on the port site, how it is still expected to have some swelling, but looks fine. If I was going to have any problems with the initial placement, etc. of the band it would have shown up the first week, so I should be in good shape.

I met with one of the two nurses; they both are such sweeties and one has had gastric bypass and the other a lapband. She checked my blood pressure, temp, incisions and also gave me info on the "Realize My Success" website.

Finally, I met with one of the two dietitians to discuss how my "liquid lifestyle" is progressing and to talk about the next stage. We have hotline numbers to our dietitians. Then I booked my appt for 5 wks and was on the road in about 45 min.

It was also good to see fellow lapbanders who I attended pre-0p class with, that had surgery the same day I did.

My weight loss seems to have stopped the last two days. Maybe my body is holding onto everything it has. :) I'm not too worried, I figure it will slow down and kick back in eventually.
What I miss eating more than anything is MEAT! I'm a true carnivore! My youngest daughter is a vegetarian, and I have no idea how she does it.

If you are a follower and I'm not following you, please send me your blog link in a post and I will add you the my list. I have a crazy few days (I committed to a end of the school year party for 20 teenagers, 1/2 of which are going to spend the night. What was I thinking, I need to be committed right?! :) I have a curriculum meeting at school tomorrow and then house cleaning for weekend party. Should have some time Sat and Sun. to catch up on blogging.

Happy Hump Day everyone!