Long time, no blog…
So I’ve been MIA for a while – I have many excuses. I’ve been busy. My husband steals my laptop with my shortcuts on it. I’m too lazy to get the other laptop and type in “WordPress.” My dog ate my computer. I could go on all day, this is kind of fun!
Ok, the truth is I really have been busy. I signed the littlest kiddo up for t-ball, and we’ve been practicing a LOT. I also started a new household routine that has my day pretty much covered up with cleaning. By the time I actually get to sit down and get to blogging, I’m zonked (or the hubs has confiscated the computer, and I’m too lazy to get up and go elsewhere…err).
Anywho – I had my first fill on March 18. So far so good, I guess. Truthfully, I can’t tell much of a difference. The doc said that I probably wouldn’t start really losing until my 4th or 5th fill. I really hope that’s not the case. How is it that everybody else drops so much so quickly?
I’m losing, but it’s a lot slower than I had anticipated. I’m drinking water now, lots of it! I’m up to 800 calories a day without having to work at it. I haven’t been “stuck” yet. And my scale is steadily going in the right direction, albeit a little slowly. So I guess I can count it as a success thus far!
We went to my Mom’s for Easter, like we always do. She had a big buffet-style lunch, like she always does. And I kept my plate small and my portion to a 1/2 cup…like I’ve never done before on Easter!!! I was so proud of myself. I didn’t obsess over calories. I just chose protein and limited it to 1/4 cup. Then I had 1/4 cup of her Weight Watchers Pineapple Upside Down Angel Food Cake, so I wouldn’t feel left out. (I’ve inspired my Mom and sister to start trying to get healthier, so they’ve joined WW together, which made it that much easier on me during lunch to look over and see that they were also watching what they were eating.)
My second fill is scheduled for April 15 at 12:50. Last time, my doc told me that the best fill was one that you didn’t know you had. If that’s true, then my last fill was the BEST! I am still not full after my 1/2 cup…and my stomach is usually growling again after about 2 hours. But, I’ve found that the trick really is in the water!! I’ve heard it all my life, but never really put much thought into it. If my stomach is growling, I drink a bottle of water. If I’m still hungry an hour after that, I’ll have a protein bar. It really is that simple. My life no longer revolves around when and what I’m eating next. I no longer fantasize about fast food. I have 1/2 cup of pizza with the kiddos every Wednesday night at church, and as long as it fits into my calories for the day (which it always has), I’m good!!
I’m loving the band so far – I just wish I felt more full after I eat. Right now, judging by how hungry I feel all the time, I really feel like I’m doing it on my own. Can’t see much benefit from the band so far, for the exception of the mental aspect. I tell myself that I’ll slip my band if I overeat. So I don’t. It’s more of a mental game right now. Hopefully, that will change soon!! 
I’m going to start going to the local support group meetings – I just keep forgetting about them! This one is on my calendar!! Thanks for reminding me Misty!! I’m looking forward to meeting you, too!
Glad to hear everyhting is going well, I will see the doctor Monday, and have had 2 fills thus far- I don’t think I will need another one this time around. I feel full between meals after the first two. See you Monday.
It was really good to meet you on Monday. I hope things are going well. Keep up the good work.
It was great meeting you, too!! I love your mom!
I’d tell you that I don’t normally lose my car in parking lots, but I’d be lying. I need a big, flashing, neon arrow that points down to my car…like in those commercials! 
LOL!! 