Hey everyone out there.. basically mom.

Well I thought I would update you on all the latest. I have been the same weight, which is fine, least I am not gaining. But also, I think my body can have more food. I cant wait to get adjusted. I still get full, and pace my self but I am looking forward to tightin the band.

The good that is really good to go down, is chicken. I love it! Oh and quizno's and einstein has the best soup.

I am feeling good about things. I have yet to cough up food.. Now lets not get too cocky, cause I am sure Its going to happen.

I am one of those people, that does have to think about eating. But I do still get hungry. Like right now.. Maybe I will go have some protein shake or somethin.

Happy blogging

Actual Food!!!

I can have food! Yes all types of food. So far everything is going down great.. maybe a little too good. I am looking forward to getting my adjustment on Sept 2nd.

All I can say is that I am saving mega bucks on food. The dollar menu is the best thing, I can get chili, and other proteins.

I have noticed since the swelling in my stomach or as I call ( my pouch), has gone down, you can eat like you were.

Let me tell you chocolate goes down pretty good. But I am not craving it as much as I thought.. Yes I miss my pop, but honestly, this tool is great.

Next goal: exercise. I plan on starting tomorrow. We just got a new dog, so I have been devoted to her most of the day. Good puppy

Chewing Confidence

Last night, Eric and I went to Applebees. To celebrate a day early for our one year anniversary. We made it!..

First let me explain the waitress. I wanted the Lime flavor chicken.. and It happened to have cheese on it. Well I said I would like that one, but she replied, "when you take the cheese out, it takes away the flavor." I can't have cheese, I am lactose intolerant (self diagnosed). So she wouldn't let me order it, and I just asked for chicken fingers.. that experience was just too weird. I did have one little chicken finger and mashed potatoes.. It was delightful!

I will tell you this.. Just because you have lap band, doesn't mean you just lose weight. You need to eat right, and STOP when full, and not go back. Lap band is a great tool for me. But its not a cop out to stop exercising and eating healthy.

Here is my motivational quote for lapbanders.. which was found on lapband talk..

"You have to meet the band halfway."

Three cheers for Lapband!

Today has been the best lap band day ever. Let me explain... I was able to eat chili (without puree), I went to Quizno's and got a small sandwich and had chicken! It went down smoothly, without crying (for Jac) lol.

The best part of the day was when I took a bath with salts. Man, life is good.

Now, there is times where I do get frustrated, but honestly, I am so healthy, and getting even more healthier. I felt like my life was spinning out of control. I'm finally getting more organized, and just cleaning more. I believe that the weight made my life disorganized, and I can finally get my life back. Which will make my mom proud (She is my only follower on this blog) haha

I can not tell you how much losing weight, and eating healthy has changed my life. I feel closer to my Heavenly Father. I feel that my body and spirit are getting a little bit of a make over. I honestly did not think having an unhealthy body would have that effect on the gospel. I think since I have been taking care of my body, I have been blessed.

I am so blessed to have a wonderful family that cares, and supports.

I do have to say the best thing to eat is Brown Cow yogurt. Nothing is better. Its a chocolate yogurt you get at the health food store. BUT wow, if you learn anything from this post, is that Yogurt is a piece of heaven.

Potatoes mmmmmm....

Okay so alot has happened since I have blogged. I am on the healing diet, which means I get to have eggs, mash potatoes, etc. I love my life right now. Mash potatoes are highly underrated!
I have my 2 week follow up, and the doctor says I look great and the surgery went fine ( he probably says that to everyone).. HONESTLY, I would do this whole thing again. I have recovered smoothly, I'm healthy, and my face is not pudgy. SO why not do it again?

I do have a long way to go. I still need to exercise, and eat healthy. Like the Dr. says, dont have 3/4 a cup of M&M's, instead have protein and make healthier decisions. Plus it wouldn't be the same, I could down a hole big size bag of M&M's..BEFORE LAPBAND... but its just not worth it.

Its been GREAT to receive advice from other people. I LOVE IT!

THANKS TO EVERYONE! You guys have been great.

Inches off!

Before Lapband I wrote down measurements of my waist,neck,and legs. Today, I decided that from a month ago to compare my measurements. WOW, not what I was expecting. I lost inches from places I didn't even think. The most was my waist, but places like my neck and hips. I am one happy person!

I have more confidence when I go into stores. Clothes actually fit. I don't want to buy them because thats a waste, but my next step is to try on a bathing suit.. once the bandages are off. haha

Once again, I am very blessed. I am grateful to have a wonderful family and support group. I can't wait for mash potatoes and eggs! ONE MORE WEEK!

A Pureed Paradise

Wow, food never tasted so good. I am on the Pureed week for the post op diet. Lets just say, that this week did not sound that great. I poured some pureed chicken noodle soup, I tasted it, and it was pure happiness. It gives me hope, I can do this!

So far I am doing good ALB (after lap band). There has been some mourning of things I did not expect. Its not that it makes me want this, I KNEW that I was an emotional eater. I ate when I was sad, happy, mad, sleepy, etc. I have thought, that I am never going to have that "full" feeling again. With LB you get more of a pressure feeling, and you feel satisfied, but it isnt that natural full feeling. That feeling lead me to go eat all I could at Cafe Rio, Its fun to reach that full feeling and more. Now I have to realize, why did I do that?

I actually am facing what made me eat. For me it wasn't just to get full. It was a painful thing. I had to be overweight for so long of my life. I finally feel I am getting pieces of my life back, and in a way starting over.

Food is not the center of my day anymore, and it is hard for me to grasp that. I don't enjoy it. Food is just to keep ya goin', and I'm learning.

I am so glad I did this, and had the opportunity to. I am very lucky!