Feelin Lucky

Just a quick update since my second lap-band fill.  Got a .25 CC adjustment on Wednesday the 22nd.  The first two days, I didn't really notice much difference, as far as restriction goes.

On Saturday, however, I hadn't eaten all day.  By the time we sat down at the table for Chinese delivery, my stomach wasn't sure if it was up for food.  I ordered my usual "Sauteed String Beans" and plain fried rice.  My mouth was watering for green beans, too.  But as it turned out, the band wasn't so "hip" on them.  I relented, gave it about 15 minutes till my stomach calmed then proceed to eat the rice and a couple crab rangoon only.  It seemed to take forever; but it was good and filling despite the lack of green beans!

Sunday morning I attempted a bite of a butter braid.  Again, my stomach wasn't into it.

I've noticed a difference this time around.  I'm now able to take more than one bit before getting sick...and when I start feeling not so well, I back off, give it some time and go with my gut.  If it says, forget it, I cease all attempts, like with the butter braid.  If it says, "hey, I think it's just this one thing", I try to continue sans that item....as in the case of the green beans.  As I was warned many a time, the band is a fickle thing.  It may restrict something one day and be ok with it the next.

I've yet to get violently ill like in years past.  Now, I step back, give it a moment and then finish when I can.  So far that kind of patience has been beneficial.

I don't step on my scale at home; so I won't have the weight loss results until I weigh in each visit at the doctor's office.  Those updates will be less frequent.  Bear with me.

Sunday afternoon I was able to eat a fair amount.  We had dinner out.  I enjoyed Chicken Flautas with a cheese sauce on top.  I had some of my rice; but didn't really finish it like I would have normally.

Today I noticed a really cool thing.  For the first time since I've had my band, I actually felt like it was working the way it is supposed to.  Silly yet an AMAZING feeling.  I was able to eat breakfast (a Quaker bar and a slice of string cheese and some iced tea).  No problems whatsoever.

For lunch, I warmed up some leftovers, a foil pack....one hamburger patty with cheese on it and small potato.  I was able to eat about a a third to half the burger (which was 4 oz to begin with) and one small potato.  I felt full and satisfied.  So I threw the rest away.  GLADLY.

For dinner this evening, I made taco soup, which is on the Weight Watchers plan.  I ate one bowl and felt fine.  It was nice to feel satisfied and be able to walk away.  I'm really hoping this is an indication that the tool is working.  These symptoms are not something I ever experienced back in 2006-2009.

In a perfect world, the band will work for me and I can avoid gastric bypass surgery altogether.  For now, I am remaining optimistic.

I placed my order for Plexus Slim with Accelerator today, along with their ProBiotic product.  Anxious to see how I feel on it.  My next small goal is to cut soda out altogether and increase activity, simply by tracking steps, etc

I haven't been snacking between meals; and I've stocked up on some healthier snack options, which is a very small step.  But I'm still thrilled about it.  I sliced 2 huge bunches of ripe bananas up this evening and froze them in probably 20-30 baggies full for a quick, grab and go snack option.  I find I eat whatever I can get my hands on when I want a snack.  The trick is to be armed with healthier options.

I'll keep updating with the good, bad and ugly as I make new observations and take things on a day to day basis.

Thanks to everyone for the words of encouragement and the generous offers to help in miscellaneous ways.

2014 is the Year of Lori!  I BELIEVE!!!