First post-op visit 6/13/11

I survived my 5 days of drinking only clear liquids!! I have to say the pain from this whole procedure was actually better than I expected.  Sure I was sore in my abdominal area for the first 2-3 days but by Sunday I was able to get up and down from a seated position without much trouble.  Laying down and sleeping is still not comfortable since I am a side/stomach sleeper.  I make it halfway through the night in my bed then have to move to the couch where I am a little more restricted in my movements. 

Had my first post-op visit today with my surgeon Dr. Kwon.  Things seem to be moving along nicely he said.  Since surgery I am down 11.5 lbs and have dropped 3.1 points off my BMI!!! I've also been able to graduate to drinking protein shakes.  I have to basically sip the shake at 1 oz every 5 minutes.  Never in my life has it taken me so long to drink something.  By taking small sips I am not allowing the liquid to build up at my band, which may cause stretching of the esophagus over time.

I can already notice a (slight) difference in my body just from these 11.5 lbs!! I look forward to getting some energy back by drinking these protein shakes :-) Love that I finally made this decision to get on track to a more healthy life :-)