getting w it

i must say. . if this is how it is supposed to feel-i am a yr or so behind.  i have been reading the lap band boards religiously since 2/11/09.  i enjoy  lapbandking.com and melting mama!!! humorous and informative at the same time. 
i had a visit w dr. peters on 3/18.  i needed to know the size of my band - 10 cm
my fills have been:  1.0 + .25 + .25 - .5 + 1.0 + .5 = ????? my the record's math is messed up. 
dr. peters did removed the fluid and put it back. plus the .5 which was on 3/18.  talk about discomfort.  OMG.     dr peters was cautious about it being too tight.  i understand. 

is this how it is suppose to feel?  i could drink.  no problem.  but i could feel the restriction. 
i have been on fluids since wednesday.  i will attempt soft today.  chicken ground.  applesauce. 
i have to admit. now i can say i think i have found my "sweet spot"  i think this is what it should have been all along. 

i have been trying to walk 2-4 miles a day.  nice weather helps. i bike also 3-5 miles a day (stationery bike at gym) i alternate w aquasize for 90 mins and nautalis machines. 

i have updated my profile w weightloss and pics. 
this is how it should have been all along.  better late than never. 

From reading your messages I could see your frustration on fills.  I wanted the lap band way back when just because I didn't like the idea of not getting the right nutrients or dumping.   But after reading all the things you have to do with the band....maybe the RNY wasn't bad for me.  I don't think I would have had the patience you did to keep at finding the answers....I would have given up a while ago.  I am glad you found the sweet spot.  Its good to be there and finally feel the tool is working for you!  Happy exercising!
Debbie