Blocked...

I had my first experience with a bad blockage last night. The hubs generously grilled bbq chicken thighs (I peeled off the skins, btw) and I thought my bites were small enough but it turns out, one bite got stuck. I ended up throwing up all I'd eaten so it would dislodge.

I've had minor blockages before, but they've quickly gone away with a sip of water or with me walking around. This time was different for sure.  It was SO uncomfortable and I was MISERABLE! What's great is that throwing up happened really fast, and relief came quickly.

Note to self: chew more, and even smaller bites.

Hiatus

I am back after a month-long hiatus from this blog. It's been a crazy month for our family! I am happy to say we all survived!

Since being banded on Jan 5th I've:

• Taken a trip to Las Vegas and MANY restaurants and am proud to say I did very well there.
• Went back to work and have had successful eating days while "on the road".
• Survived the stomach flu and throwing up, despite small incision set-backs.
• Spent 3 days in the hospital with my daughter and managed to stick to the diet even with hospital food, and stress!
• Had my first "fill" on Wednesday, February 3rd and realized it's not that scary.

Since my "fill" on Feb 3rd I've:

• Realized eating hasn't changed that much from pre-fill days.
• Gone to a restaurant and still did just fine.
• Come to the conclusion that hamburger is not my friend (which is fine).
• Become more aware of my eating speed and bite sizes.
• Chopped my hair off to simplify my life (which has nothing to do with surgery haha).

So far, I'm down 17 lbs from the day of my pre-op appointment (approx 4 weeks). The surgeon is pleased with my progress and said it was healthy rate so far.

Things to look forward to:

• A metabolic test in early March
• A personal fitness plan provided to me by the clinic's Exercise Physiologist
• More weight loss!