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I had my first fill on 12 Dec and didn't notice a lot of change. I have my next fill on 23 Jan but hoping to get in sooner than that as I have very little restriction at the moment. I was able to eat straight away.. soft food the first 24 hours but that's it.

Apple juice works for me.

I'm in the same boat but I don't have much restriction. I have been combatting it by going for long walks every day. I really want to get more off so I am going to push for an earlier fill if I can.

Congratulations on taking the step. Keep us posted on how you go.

I can't believe how different I feel today now that I am off the steroids. I have eaten much less food and can actually feel a little restriction... still need a fill though. It's amazing what those tablets do to you... I was eating everything in sight and even that wasn't enough. I feel so much more in control now which means I could start losing again !! :whoo::whoo:

Pretty much that's how you feel when you have restriction. I was full on a few mouth fulls in the first 5-6 weeks but now can eat a lot more. Waiting for my 2nd fill which should help fix that. When do you start on solids... a couple of weeks yet right??

That is fantastic... to achieve so much in so little time. Keep up the good work. I can't wait to lose my next 20 lbs.

What an achievement... I lost really quickly to start as well but it has slowed down now that I no longer have as much restriction. At least I haven't put any on. This is a great tool which will help me finally get the weight off and keep it off.

I lost 1 lb over the holidays as well .. I'm still in shock. Of course how long that will last without a fill I don't know. I'm going to cut back completely today, even if I starve just to get back on track.

31 lbs ... that's fantastic... I assume it's a combined pre & post op weight loss.

I think we all have the same fear, especially over christmas where we have been really tested. I hope that it's because of lack of restriction rather than a stretched pouch. I will be banging my doctor's door down on his return because I can't imagine continuing along these lines without some restriction. I have an appoint on 23 jan but that's too far away. Good luck everyone while going through this period.

My food intake is out of control at the moment. I have been going for a long power walk every day just to keep the hounds at bay. I have absolutely no restriction or control for that matter. Something shifted and I can't stop eating. I have been on steroids which I know have not helped... thankfully will be off those in the next 2 days. I also know that it doesn't help that I'm on holidays from work... too much time on my hands. I'm afraid I will put on the the weight I have lost... so far so good.

I always had around 5 small meals a day when I was restricted and lost heaps of weight. It has slowed down now that I have very little restriction. I was told by my doc that I would be having 3 cups of food a day but I prefer to have less and eat more often. The way I see it is do what works for you as long as you continue to lose the weight.

Congratulations Justin... way to go!! :scared:

I definitely need another fill... I can't believe how much I can eat at the moment... I scare myself. I am going to call my surgeon's office as soon as they are back from their break to get an appointment. I have one on 23 Jan but that's just too far away. Do you know how much damage one can do in that time?? :omg::faint:

Happy new year Danna... I'm on here for a few mins but still have people here so I'll catch up with you soon.

I understand what you are saying but I think most people on here would have had some form of therapy during their years of obesity. Addiction is a form of OCD so I don't believe we are using it out of context. I worked in the area of psychology for more than a decade and have also had therapy from time to time so I very much understand what I'm talking about.

Happy New Year... 2008... pretty much met my goal so am happy with that and plan to lose another 5 kilos in january. I'm still with some people now but am so ready for bed. Have a good one all!

Sorry but I don't agree.. you can have the disorder without it requiring full on therapy. There are degrees of all psychological disorders.

I am doing the same thing at the moment... it's very hard with no restriction. Luckily I have maintained my weight during the xmas break but I could have lost more if not for the snacking. I am on steroids for a severe allergy attack and they are making me hungry... can't wait to get off them. I will be back to work on Wednesday so that should help as well... idle time and idle hands make for a full belly! :hungry::hungry::eek:

Welcome and congratulations to all the new banders. I had a really good run with mine, no real side effects so if you are feeling good then you should continue to do so (of course don't take my word for it).

Hi Amy & Danna. You guys are doing really well. I am doing well Amy but it's a bit frustrating at the moment... finding it hard to control my intake. Those damn steroids are not helping. I know things will be easier when I'm back at work... not a lot of time to think about food. I also need a lot more restriction.. am going to push to get it earlier than planned.

Happy New Year to everyone... 1. Get my finances in better shape 2. Lose 20-25kgs 3. Be happier (whatever it takes) 4. Find a job I truly enjoy or love the one I have a bit more

Thanks Saleel, I am happy with the loss but I've really slowed since I can eat so much more. I'm on leave so have too much time on my hands and I've also been on steroids for the last week for a major allergy attack and I don't think they are helping.

If only it was just chocolate in my case Patty ... I hit onederland a couple of days ago but I can eat anything at the moment and I'm afraid I may have put some back on. I didn't put any on over xmas but I think I'm tempting fate. I have been walking each day but today was pretty full on foodwise. My next fill is 23 Jan... too far away, so I'm calling to see if I can get in sooner.