I DID IT!!

Christopher B.
on 10/29/05 6:24 am - Purcellville, VA

Hello Everyone!! Well...it's done! Just got home from surgery. Sorry I didn't post up to the minute blow by blow getting ready...between work, life and all the pre-op.....time didn't permit...but assure regular updates. If i can figure out how to do this correctly. Surgery was to be on 10/25. Got moved up to 10/28.(yesterday) So here i am...the proud owner of a new Gastric Lap-Band!! Now. I must admit this. I'm a very "Hairy" feller. Seeing my BIG SHAVED BELLEY is quite the hoot! Outside of the normal surgical pain, i'm not feeling at all too terribly bad for the moment. Surgery was at 9:15am. I thought that atleast i'd get some kind of liquid diet started on day one.....NOPE...Ice Chips Only till breakfast this am. then the gormet meal arrived. some soup broth and liquid jello....I smiled and said....you got to be kidding me!! And much to my suprise....IT FILLED ME UP!

Karen Jean
on 10/29/05 6:38 am - Charlestown, MA

RNY on 10/03/05

Congratulations, Christopher! I'm glad you're home and feeling pretty well (all things considered) and you know, it gets better every day. And, yes, isn't it funny to have that tiny amount of food give you the full sensation?

Christopher B.
on 10/29/05 7:03 am - Purcellville, VA

THANKS KAREN!! YES TOO FUNNY ON HOW LITTLE FOOD IT TAKES. I REMEMBER THE DAYS I'D EAT A LARGE CHEESE PIZZA AND STILL NOT FEEL FULL!! THIS REALLY BLOWS ME AWAY!

Diana_Ackroyd
on 10/29/05 6:53 am - Lawrencetown, Canada

Congratulations Christopher!!!

How wonderful to have you back safe and sound. Don't you just love those gourmet meals? Aren't they just the best!!! (grin). Don't worry though, it does get better, as I'm sure you know. Glad to see you you have such a great sense of humour. Hey, if I come down your way can I draw faces on your tummy?????? I promise to stay above the belly buttom. (smirk) Take care of yourself, and enjoy the ride. Diana 331/306.1/anything less