RaiderWoman

Thanks for the encouragement! I sure needed to hear it.

WOW!!!! That's awesome! What things have you found really help you, and have you had any bumps along the way? Keep up the GREAT work!!!! :thumbup:

Hey everyone, I was banded April 8th and have lost a total of 30lbs. :thumbup: Had some ups and downs, currently in the downs part being that I had a fill this past Saturday and feeling very tight. I know it will get better!!!

Hi there!!! Ok, so although I have been on the site since April, this is my first, yes, FIRST post!!! I tend to search inwardly for inspiration and as of lately have been a bit discouraged. I was banded April 8th of this year. I am down 25lbs and feel like I have been stuck here for a month. My last fill was a month ago, in which I have a lot of restriction. Most mornings I have to introduce liquids rather slowly and hope for the best at lunch-time and dinner. I am very restricted as far as foods I can eat. Usually no meat, unless it's chicken and its very juicy. I eat salads and softer foods such as yogurt and string cheese. There are days when nearly everything I eat gets stuck,including soft foods or is very painful during the 30 to 40 minutes it takes to digest a bit. So, I am a bit frustrated and don't think a fill is what I need, although I could be wrong. I have not been journaling what I eat, and from what I have read maybe I should. I am down a few sizes of clothes which is great, but I feel like I am not moving as quickly as others. I do realize everyone is different, and I shouldn't compare. I do though. *smile* ... anyone have any advice that would help me? Foods you enjoy and can eat? I don't regret the surgery, I think I just need some help.