1 Year Post-Surgery & The Journey Continues
Posted in Gastric Banding on April 20, 2010
It’s been a while since my last update. Lets just say things have been very busy… I had my surgery one year ago last week. I can’t believe it has been a year.
I received a tiny fill back in March. I have nearly 10cc’s in my band. I honestly do not have much restriction at all. 
I’m really bummed out with my progress. I have not been able to break past the 35 pound mark yet.
Don’t get me wrong- I feel GREAT! I am medication free and my health numbers have greatly improved. I have no regrets from the surgery. This is a slow process. I just wish I was loosing faster; and more than 35 damn pounds!
Protein, Protein, Protein… I know already! I have really fallen off the protein wagon that is required for the program. It’s all so nasty. Okay, not all of it is bad. I have found a few protein options that I don’t mind. I have to buckle down and be a big boy.
I’ve been exercising my ass off at the gym and with my trainer. I can’t believe I’m not dropping with all the sweating I have been doing. I must not be making the best food choices. I know I have not been making the best food choices. My portion size has been too large and I could be eating healthier foods.
Starting this past weekend I am working to reclaim my focus and set some new (old) goals. The first year is over and the second has begun. Time to rein in portion size and food quality. I think I finally realize the importance of protein and I honestly love the exercise.
Time for my afternoon protein.
