Now the real work begins...

The swelling went down, the stomach went back to normal and the weight was coming back on.  There are several reasons for that.  1) not excercising enough, 2) bad food choices and 3) no fill in my band.  Dr. Collier said to wait 4 weeks after the surgery to have your first fill.  If you are unaware of this process, basically, there is a band around the top of your stomach. Inside the band is a pouch that holds fluid.  The pouch is attached to a port close to your stomach that can be filled rather easily. The more fluid you have, the tighter the band.  The tighter the band, the less food can pass through and the fuller you feel with less food.  Since there was no fluid, it was not tight and food was going right through and it is hard to feel full. 
Tuesday, I had the fill.  I am on liquids for 48 hours, then soft food for another 48 hours and then regular food after that.  Should be good by the weekend.
Since I am back on liquids I lost two pounds.  If your keeping track at home. I gained about 11 lbs back after the 20 I lost earlier.  I am now 9 lbs away from 100, so from my lowest to now, I am about 6 lbs gained since the surgery. 
There is something about when you loose a certain amount of weight and then gain it back. It is very difficult mentally.  Per the Dr. earlier, gaining weight back is normal and shouldn't worry, but it is still difficult. However, I really feel like NOW I have leveled out and things are on its way back down. 
I even joined a GYM.  Jess and I are part of Fitness Connection off Rayford/Sawdust.  I think it will be a great experience. We are excited and ready to work out.  Thursday will probably be my first day. Well, my lunch break is about over and I should get back to work.  Just wanted to keep you all posted on what's going on.  I hope you find this helpful.