Well, since I have only had one fill I am no expert but I have got to admit that what I am feeling must be restriction. Now mind you, I have no idea what kind of band I have. I did ask Dr. Lautz what size and he said a 10. Not sure what that means but he proceeded to put 1cc in my band. Anyone that might have a clue as to what band size I have let me in on the secret. I am going to ask at my next appointment as I feel stupid for not knowing.

My first fill was 1/3/08 and this past week I have been very full after eating. I have not felt hunger between meals except if I waited to long to eat but for the most part it has been about 5 hours between meals and no Snacks in between. The last few days I have been cutting my portions down because I don't like the overstuffed feeling. I am eating fine but full.

So my guess is that I have restriction. I do know that it will be short lived but I was wondering how many of you Nymphs are experiencing some restriction after your first few fills.

Cindy

I'm struggling with this stupid thing. I guess while I didn't have restriction I didn't get myself used to the habit of SLOWING DOWN and chewing a ton and taking tiny, tiny bites and waiting between swallowing and taking my next bite. This sucks. LOL I am happy I have restriction, but at the same time, it is SO frustrating.

I just really have to fight my food addiction, now. It's weird to me that NOW that I have restriction, this is when the TRUE work begins. Water still takes several seconds to gurgle through and my Slim Fast shakes are interesting to drink, too. It'll be nice if this lasts because I really think this is what's going to kick me in the rear end to face my demons when it comes to food.

This is exactly the restriction I'm hoping for as well. I'm finding that I'm really lapsing into bad bad old eating habits and I'm getting depression along with it (the two are always linked with me), eat more, get depressed more. I'm so glad I got the band because I knew this would happen to me (always does with diets), and I'd quit the diet and gain all my weight back. This can't happen to me now. When I finally get restriction I will have to really battle my demons as well. It's nice we're all going through it at the same time.

I finished my two days of full liquids since my last fill and today have started soft food. I don't think this fill is going to be my first sweet spot.

I do think I'm closer and the next fill could be the one, of course that is another two week wait! At least I am still losing even if it is slowly.

I had oatmeal for b'fast and that did satisfy me for the morning and I just finished a lean cuisine for lunch, but I do feel like I could eat more. I think my sweet spot will be when a lean cuisine fills me up or the last few bites get tough going down.

As a matter of fact, I am already planning what my afternoon snack will be.....so that's a sign, I'm not there yet!

Oh well, I'll continue to track calories and Protein like I'm dieting until my sweet spot comes!