Post fill and waiting to see how it turns out.

Well, I already feel about the same as I did before the fill.

Don't get me wrong, I had some restriction before the fill, and adding 1cc made me not able to swallow water during the fill....so we took out .5cc.

But, now two days later, I feel back to completely like I did before the fill. Not totally, without restriction, but I'm thinking I'm not at my sweet spot yet. Of course, I personally believe the sweet spot moves with weight loss anyway.

I'm limiting my intake to one cup of food at at time and I'm back on regular food tomorrow, so we will know more then.

I'm at 222 right now. My original goal was 145, but after telling people I want to get down to 145 and seeing the reaction, I'm thinking maybe I should just shoot for 160. Everyone is definitely against seeing me down to 145?? I'm 5'9", so this would be in the low normal range....I guess time and effort will decide it partially.

I was cleared to start swimming again, which I already started and love. I may be fat but I can swim like the wind blows. I swim a 600 in the same time that is expected of an 18 year old certifying for being a lifeguard, so I love it. Just think how fast a slimmer me will be in the future.

Yeah, that's why they call it 'Bandster Hell' until you reach the sweet spot. BTW you're about my height (I'm less than 5'9" now, since I'm at the 'shrinking age' and 145 is super skinny for a guy-you don't want to lose muscle (I was pretty skinny at that weight). I put down 148 as a 'dream weight', but I'd be happy under 160 (I was there 8 years ago and looked pretty healthy then). I'd look at one of the more detailed charts that includes age/gender/bone structure/etc. and see what your "normal" BMI range should be. You'll know what's the right place to stop when you get there, but there's something about having a realistic goal so you can feel good about it when you get there!