Good-bye 2011

To say 2011 was an eventful year is an understatement. It has been a very trying on too. But one thing thing I am glad I did was having my surgery. Its been almost a month and I am down 35 pounds. I have very little discomfort and I am already feeling more energetic.

The 2nd-6th week I believe are suppose to be the hardest for Lap Band patients. Since the first fill is not done until the 6th week. Usually weigh loss plateaus. I am very happy I am still losing weight, even through the holidays.

I am able to eat pretty much anything, but I am sticking to what the doctor advised. I don't really get hunger pains so that is good. But I have noticed that if I do not portion my meals, I am able to eat A LOT more then I am suppose to.  So much for hoping not to have a fill.

Knowing I can eat larger portions and things I am not suppose to be able to eat, I need to have a fill because I do not want to "fall off the wagon". But with the diet restrictions I am also exercising a lot more. Actually using the elliptical and stationary bike we bought over a year ago. Having my Kindle Fire helps though, I can watch videos while exercising...hmmm season one of Buffy? I think so.

Tomorrow is the start of 2012 as well as the first 5k of 2012 that I will be in. Granted I will be walking and I am so  lucky to have awesome friends who have also registered for the 5k.

Good-bye 2011 & Hello 2012 and my new life!