Ahh ... that's better!!

I've just managed a small meal with comfort - bliss!!! I feel so much better already.

1ml down!

The nurse has taken 1ml of fluid out of my band.  She thinks there may have been a blockage and now there is some swelling.  I'll see how this goes, I may need some more out or possibly an x-ray if there is no improvement.  If things improve, I can have some more put in.

Fingers crossed, I won't start piling on the pounds too quickly.  It feels a bit better, I haven't tried eating yet, that will be the true test!

Hospital appointment

Just arrived at the hospital to see the bariatric nurse. I rang her this morning to tell her about the problems with Bertie and she asked me to come in ... Guess she'll be taking some fluid out. Hope that will make me feel better!

Happy New Year - fat chance!!

Happy 2011!!!

I can live in hope!  It hasn't been a great start so far.  Bertie is still being awful, I'm beginning to worry that something is up and I might have to see the bariatric nurse.  My cold seems to have cleared up but I'm still struggling with food, much more so than normal.  On the plus side, the weight is flying off but I'm tired and hungry which is not good.  Soup is okay to get down but I want some proper food now, it's been over a week since I was able to eat properly - not fun!

Hope you all had a better Christmas and New Year than I did!!!

25%

I was talking to my fiance over Christmas about my weight loss and how much difference it has made.

We were both stunned when we worked out that I have lost 25% of my original body weight - how amazing is that?!  I'm three-quarters the woman I used to be. 

As per my previous post, it hasn't always been easy but I'm so glad to be where I am now and delighted to still be losing.

Difficult Christmas but good result!

Well, it has been an interesting if somewhat difficult Christmas! 

Nothing major!  I had my works Christmas do on Thursday 23rd (postponed from 17th due to the snow!).  Bertie was ghastly.  It was in a very posh hotel in Cardiff.  I struggled with the soup for starter and then disaster struck with the turkey.  I must have got about 6 or 8 mouthfuls down and then it got stuck and it was extremely uncomfortable until it came back up in my napkin.  I was mortified (once again!). 

He's been impossible since.  I could hardly eat much on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day and even yesterday was difficult.  Consequently, I am feeling hungry but pleased to report I am a further three pounds lighter since Thursday!  Always a silver lining.

I don't think it helps that I still have the nasty virus that is going around.  I keep thinking it's cleared up and then it comes back.  I've got a chesty cough which I think is irritating Bertie even more.

Whoever thinks this is an easy option has no idea - you don't get a day off.  I'm seriously considering having a de-fill if this doesn't improve within the next few days.  Either way, I will also speak to the nurse about whether I need to have a de-fill before the wedding/ honeymoon as I'm not going to have them spoilt by Bertie.

On the bright side, we had a lovely Christmas with the families and I am sitting here wearing a pinafore dress that I haven't worn for about 10 years.  So, much as he has been ghastly, I do love Bertie really! 

Note to self ...

... large slices of lemon drizzle cake and gastric bands do not make for a comfortable afternoon!!!