That evening I woke up at midnight and could not get back to sleep because I had slept all day so they gave me something to help me sleep. The nurse checked on me all night and gave me med's in my iv as needed. The next morning I was released from the clinic and taken to the Marriott hotel in Tijuana, with juices to start my liquid diet. It was very nice.

A couple hours later a nurse showed up to check my incisions and to change my dressings. An hour or so later, the nutritionist came by to discuss the diet I needed to follow for the next few weeks and things I would have to change forever. Then a driver showed up to take me shopping. That was a lot of fun!

I spent the night in the hotel and the next morning the escort driver showed up to take me back to the San Diego airport. The flight home was very uncomfortable because of the gas in my body. Nothing I took was relieving it and being 30,000 feet in the air was causing more pressure. Once I was home, I realized I could still eat quite a bit of food, so after 7 weeks I got my first fill. They put 1.2 cc in my band. 

That didn't seem to do much for me, so a week and a half later I had them add .8 cc more. My band is half full now and my eating is really restricted. I drink a lot of the protein shakes and waters, eats lots of meats, cheeses and vegetables. I amy trying to stay away from breads, pastas and potatoes.

I only have 16 more pounds to lose before reaching my ideal body weight. People that see me can't believe the new me. Most say I look like a totally different person. It is so wonderful hearing the compliments. I finally have a good self-esteem. Carolyn, thank you so much for your help and encouragement. I love my life as a healthy person!!!

Sincerely,
Joy D. Pulliam