Week 2

So this week I went back to work. They werent very supportive and kinda gave me a hard time about being out for a week due to the surgery. My contract expires on Tues 3/31 so I decided not to stay. This will allow the temp agency to look for something else for me. I had to let them know I wasnt interested in renewing before they would be able to start looking for a new position for me and they also have to find a replacement for my current position.

I also had my post op visit with the Dr and he said everything looks good. I only lost 2lbs this week for a total of 12lbs. I think it has a lot to do with the protein shakes. I really havent found one that I like that I am supposed to have. The one I really like is higher in calories so I think that is what is making the difference.

Well thats about it for now.

Week 1

So I weighed myself today and have lost 10 lbs since my surgery. Yay! I have also learned that I am allergic to adhesive.

After the steri stips came off, I tried putting band-aids over my incisions but ended up breaking out where I put the band-aids. Something similar happened when I had my knee surgery so this just basically confirms it.

My incisions are healing nicely. My only complaint is the one that is near my bra line. Its easy to tell my surgeon is not female. ;)

Owie!

So I had my surgery a week ago today. I was no way prepared for the pain....OWWWIIIIEEEE! The worst area of pain is where the port is for the lap band. The port is actually stitched to a stomach muscle which is why it is so painful. I really wish someone had warned me about how painful it was going to be. I would have been much better prepared for it. A lot of people I have talked to said it would get better and it has. When I asked in my support group why no one warned me they said they didnt want to scare me. Well I wish they would have so that I would have been prepared for it.

Oh well its over now and I am on my way to a healthier me!

Back to Square One

So today I was supposed to have my Lap Band surgery...but I didnt get to.

Let me start by saying how much I despise United Healthcare and their evil ways. So back when my Drs office spoke to them to get them to send the denial letter and the person at UHC that they spoke to told them I didnt have an exclusion and that they would approve it. Too bad that person is a liar!

So now I am back to paying for the surgery myself and had to reschedule it for the 3rd time now. I will be having my surgery next Fri 3/13. I am trying not to be superstitious.

I have started my Favorite Foods Farewell Tour in which I will be having my 'Last Outback Supper' Sat night with family. Yum-o!