I'm full...

Literally, well maybe not literally, but I did get my first fill this morning in a year. Last time I got a fill? March 7, 2011. Weird, right? It just worked out that way. I would have done it last appointment, but I had to cancel the last appointment due to a sudden and unforeseen trip to VEGAS!! Now that's good times, but not the reason for the story.

I survived dinner. I feel like I should have some kind of support group, like an alcoholic or something for this kind of event. "Hello, my name is Moriah and I survived dinner."

It all goes back to finally committing to getting a fill done. I set a date and excitedly await it's arrival. I know that I need something. Weight loss has come to a serious crawl. And though my MD says that I need both exercise and diet, the exercise is not going super well (damn gallstones!).  I am psyched for this fill, but ever so slightly afraid. The last time I had a fill, it took me almost 8 months to adjust and almost a full year to make it to a point where I can eat almost normally; well the new normal for me anyways. So needless to say I was slightly...nervous. But then my fabulous cousin calls me and says she will be in town and we make dinner plans. Guess what night we make plans for??? Anyone? Yes, that's right. The evening of the day I have my adjustment. Let me just say that I was searching for a restaurant that had amazing soups AND great food. Challenging at best, btw.

So I manage to spend the day without blocking. I have a protein shake for breaky, followed by my am coffee, only I realize that I can't drink them so closely together now (cause I am freakin' full). I have a yop around 11 and 1/2 a can of pea soup for lunch. Super exciting part about lunch? I manage to eat 5 soda crackers while eating my soup!!! Unheard of! So I am feeling confident about my upcoming dinner. But, let's be honest. I haven't really tested myself yet; I haven't even managed to eat a solid thing yet. 

Restaurant time. Jules and I meet up, solve world hunger AND manage to have a great dinner. Best part about dinner? I didn't puke!!! Saddest, but totes ok, part about dinner? Took me an hour to eat two crab cakes and a scallop (thanks for sharing Chris). Ok, best part #2 about dinner? Bill came to just over $16! LOL!!! Seriously, if you want to lose weight and save money, just get the lap band! It's multipurposed.


I definetely have not found the answer. I need to be careful. Take my time when I eat, or suffer the consequences. Hopefully I survive tomorrow, as I am having leftover spaghetti (Guy and the girls had it for dinner).







Things I want to mention:

• For the first time in... well years, I weigh less than my husband!
• I am once again excited and hopeful about this whole thing - I just might begin to lose weight with some... speed?
• I really need to write down my questions for the MD (as I still have no idea if it's normal to get random pain where my port is located - I am guessing it's because I am losing weight and my body is changing, but honestly? Who knows).

Thoughts? Comments? You know where to find me...