I'll take "Is this normal?" for $200, Alex.

You could probably categorize this under "fun bodily functions" as well. I am a giant ball of gas. Oh, the joy. I know this is normal, although I hope it gets better as my body gets used to the band, because while it might be normal, it's not exactly fun.

However, here's my newest symptom. After I ate today, I got these sharpish pains in my mid-region. They felt surprisingly like gas pains, so I kinda pushed on the area that was hurting, and much to my amazement, I felt and heard bubbles move. Lots and lots of bubbles. I couldn't tell if they were going down or up; I imagine up. But then the pain was gone. If you can shed some light on this, I'd be appreciative!

I love aggression

Well, not really in most cases. But I am in love with my surgeon's aggressive nature today. He gave me an additional 1.5 cc, which brings my total to 9 cc in a 14 cc band! He knows that I am self-pay, have to drive 1+ hour each way, and have to take time off work to go (which my schedule is very accomodating, but still a pain).

I hope this is it. I really, really do. Liquids are going down fine, but I know that doesn't really mean anything. I'm starving, so I'd love to eat something and see, but since I'm supposed to be on clear liquids today, I won't do that. However, I also don't think I'm going to make it on clear liquids all day. I didn't have time to eat this morning since I can't eat for 4 hours before a fill and my fill was at 9 am. I was not getting up at 4:30 am to eat. :) I love eating, but not that much!

On lapbandtalk.com, there's a poll about how many cc's got people to restriction in a 14 cc band. It seems like 75% or more of respondents were at restriction at 9 or less. I told my surgeon that, and while he's fairly confident I'll be close if not there, he also said that everyone is different and the numbers don't really mean anything. Hmph. I so wish this was an exact science. Science is way underrated, isn't it?

I can't wait to eat something and see...

Stick a fork in me

I am d.o.n.e.

Somehow I got a sinus infection. I've not been stuffy or congested, do not have a cold, and have been fine. I started feeling some pressure under my cheekbone yesterday and I instantly knew I was getting a sinus infection, even though I've never gotten one before without any other symptoms.

Good news is they gave me liquid Zithromax since I have a fill tomorrow. A fill that I am confidently saying is going to get me to my sweet spot, if not very, very, very close. I am READY for restriction. Did I mention ready?

Sorry this is short (and has been the last few days), but I am feeling pretty horrible with my face hurting (haha - is it killing you?) and am off to get the kiddos and pick up my prescription. I'll check in tomorrow after my fill.

Oh, I do have a quick question. Is anyone else on clear liquids the day of their fill? I'm supposed to be. But I HATE it. HATE. HATE. HATE. Would it be terrible if I had a latte or something tomorrow evening?

My 9-month old - totally not band-related

I finally picked up my neglected camera today and shot some (overdue) shots of my 9-month old. I figured I'd share with my favorite blogger friends, since I know several of you are also photographers. Wow, feels weird to call myself that, but it's like with the band, you just gotta believe in yourself.


Isn't he so sweet?

Check out his fangs!

And just a cute shot, although I missed terribly on the focus, I love it anyhow!

The Not-So-Sweet Spot

I think my restriction is at that not-so-sweet spot where things threaten to get stuck, but you don't have prolonged satisfaction. Yep - I about got stuck on a hard-boiled egg this morning, and it scared the jeepers out of me. I did NOT want to be stuck at work! It was my fault - I was gulping it down before a teleconference, and the last bite was big and went down hard. All of a sudden, I had that horrible feeling right in the middle of my chest. I pounded on my chest like that famous gorilla that invaded New York - what's his name? Why is my mind going blank? Anyhow, thank goodness none of my coworkers were walking by at that very moment, as I am sure I would have had some explaining to do.

In the garbage went the other egg. I was too scared to even nibble on it. And I was still hungry. Boohoo. Thank goodness, it's almost lunch time.

So that's my not-so-sweet spot. All the no-fun parts of restriction with none of the benefits. BUT I also know this means real restriction has to be hiding right around the corner, and I'm hoping I find it next Tuesday at my third fill. Just for the record, in case you haven't kept notes on all my fills (but you should!), I have a 14cc band and have had two fills for a total of 7.5cc (6cc on the first, 1.5cc on the second).

Back from the looney bin...

And I'm still as looney as ever!

What do I have to tell you guys about?

• I miss you guys! I'm sorry I've been a slacker. I am just a bit overwhelmed right now.
• DD is still sleeping with me. Sigh.
• Work is making me C-R-A-Z-Y. Crazier than I already am.
• I haven't lost anymore weight, although I haven't gained any either. Holding pattern...
• Thank goodness, I have a fill a week from today. I really need it.
• I had to cancel my therapy appointment for tomorrow due to a work conflict. Bummer.
• DH has already received his per diem and travel reimbursements. Thank goodness. And he gets paid next Friday. Finally, there is light at the end of the "we're broke" tunnel.

That's it. If I can gather my thoughts enough for an insightful post, I'll do one tonight. Otherwise, I'll check in tomorrow! Smooches!

They're coming to take me away...HA HA!

Does anyone else know that song?

It's my theme song right now. I'm super busy at work and essentially a single mom during the week right now, and my babysitter that was going to start next week just sent me an email about her broken ankle.

I'm going to the looney bin - be back later!