Paul McDonald Before	Paul McDonald After

Paul McDonald's Journal - 21.12.04

Six Weeks Post Surgery

It is now six weeks since my lapband surgery. I have lost a total of 12 kg and my walking has tripled from six minutes to 18 minutes a day. I am also going to the dry cleaners tomorrow to put a shirt in for alteration (taking in of course)!

This week I had my first band adjustment. To be honest, I was a little nervous but needn't have been. Doctor Layani poking and prodding to locate the portal caused some discomfort however the needle and injection themselves were totally painless. I then stayed at the centre for half an hour and drank a cup of water to make sure the band wasn't too tight.

After the adjustment, I had to go on fluids and then pureed food for a total of three to four days. This was a pain, but having gone back onto solids again, I realise again it was all worth it. Prior to the adjustment I would still get the occasional feeling of hunger. Now, provided I eat every three hours, I find myself in a satisfied state all day long. I am not hungry and I am eating six meals a day. What could be better than that!

The only annoyance I have is mild gastric reflux (I had super major gastric reflux prior to the surgery). I have been told that there is a good chance this will go away once I've lost some more weight. However, even if it doesn't go away, I will be happy being a normal sized man living a normal, happy and healthy life even if I do have to take one tiny tablet a day!

Take care everyone and remember 'obesity is not your fault!'