Green Green Green

Well, 6 days after my first fill, I must say that I have really noticed a difference.  I'm not sure how long I'll stay at this level of satiety, but from what I hear, this is good.  I no longer awaken like a crazed beast that needs food immediately.  As long as I eat at certain times, I don't have tummy growls or feel lightheaded.  

I try my best to have any carbs in the morning as recommended by the NUT.  I don't snack in between meals and I'm not constantly thinking about food.  I'm getting in my 1,000 cals/day and watching my sodium level.  Still fighting the energy level, but the Vitamin D level is going to take awhile to get back to where it needs to.  All in all, I can say that 6 weeks post-op, things are moving in the right direction.  

That's not to say that this is easy.  Each day is a struggle, but in different ways.  I lived on fast food before the band.  I haven't gone through a drive through since, and have no plans to.  In the end, there's no recognition, no gold star, except for the one I'll give myself.  I didn't do this to be skinny or pretty.  I did this to be healthy. I did this to feel better about myself.  

I did this to Find Me.  

Thanks for coming along for the ride.  Each one of you, friends, family & fellow bandsters, take the time to read and comment on my blog.  I really appreciate that!  Cheers to continued success, whatever that number may be.