Almost Three WeeksCommunity Health Network Bariatric Services

I cannot believe it has been nearly 3 weeks. My weight loss to this point has been awesome. The hardest part to this point has been the last week of full liquids when all I wanted to do is chew, chew and chew some more.

Sometimes being a nurse is not a helpful thing, especially a bariatric nurse during this process. Every ache or gas pain I am sure is a band slip or a heart attack. Any sudden pinch or jab I was sure was the band popping open and damaging all my internal organs even though I know this does not happen. But as the aches, pinches and jabs subside, these crazy thoughts are going with them.

Several people have seen the Indianapolis Woman magazine article about my surgery and that they will be following my progress. This is very flattering, but it is also a lot of pressure. I know I can lose weight. I am very good at losing weight. I have done it many times. The hard part, and the part I am anxious about is reaching my goal and maintaining that goal past a couple of months. My normal pattern is to go great guns on a diet for three months then fall off the wagon. That is why the band was necessary for me. It will help me through those trouble spots.

I am pretty much eating the same thing everyday. There is not much puree that I like. I did step out last night and had Taco Bell pintos & beans. I am usually not a big bean fan, but these were really good and the perfect amount.

by Pam Herman