coming up on 6 months

Hi all,

I have been out of the loop here living a very busy life recently.  I still come on the forum and read and quietly cheer for everyone.  I just have not had time to sit and write much. 

I am coming up on 6 months post surgery and will be having only my second fill on Wednesday.  I will be interested to see what the clinic scales say.  I want to say I am down 40 since surgery but we will just have to wait and see. 

I have managed to stay on track but I have not had much restriction so I tend to be hungry more than I would like.  It has been interesting trying to chose foods that stay with me so that I am not eating too frequently. 

I will discuss this with the girls at the clinic on Wednesday, maybe try to see Rinette to discuss some food ideas and meal ideas. 

Other than that, I am looking forward to June 2 - my 6 month surg-iversary.  I know that no matter what I weigh on that day, I am far more healthy and far happier than I have ever been.  I have not regretted for one moment the decision to have the surgery.  I have been pleased with the help my band has given me.  Though it may not be working yet at its full potential, its presence in my body has helped me to make wise choices and it helps me to be thoughtful about how I manage my relationship with food.  Its not the magic pill we have all been searching for but it is a great tool and if used wisely it can have such a major impact on your life.

So that is my update.  I will try to hop on the forum to let you all know how the fill goes on Wednesday.

Thanks for being here.  I will keep reading and thinking good thoughts for all of you, my dear friends - what would I have ever done without you? 

Ann

You8 are doing awesome Ann. I am so glad you are doing so very well. Keep it up. I go for my second fill a week later, you are such am inspiration.

i am not  ready for a another refill at all  i can  only eat    half  a cup of puree so i don,t think iam ready  i am 4 months out

I wish I had restriction like that.  I hope you have at least seen the doctor in all this time.  It seems that you should not be experiencing that much restriction but then I guess everyone is different.  If you are doing well and the weight is coming off and you are getting enough nutrition that is all that matters.  I hope my next fill takes me where I need to be to lose what I want to lose in the next 6 weeks.

Great to see you back.  Don't be a stranger - keep posting we have been wondering how you are.

Ann

Yeah to you !!!!!
here's my happy dance .....

I got my second fill 2 weeks ago almost, and don't really feel the restriction I would like to feel.  HOpefully the next one will be the one.