I am SO happy! I went to the doctor on Thursday for a deflate and he took out a 1/2 cc which left me at 8.5 cc in a 10cc band. I was nervouse because at first I wasnt sure this was going to be enough taken out because I was SO tight before at 9cc's. But I was actually able to eat some salad and a little bit of chicken- very small portions but enough to fill me up without getting sick or feeling that HORRENDOUS pain every time I ate after 1 bite!! I was so frustrated with my band before because I really thought that I was going to lose my weight by starving being that I could only eat soup- but now I know I am in that Green Zone and I am glad that I will be able to get my nutrients and enjoy solid foods (to a point- I refuse to eat bread!! ouch- pain!!) I am so motivated now!!

First fill on May 3rd to 6.5 cc's

2nd fill June 5th to 9.5 cc's

Deflate on June 12th to 9 cc's

Deflate on July 18th to 8.5 cc's

31 pounds lost since May 3rd!! (100 more to go :drool:)

I am so glad you feel great! I am hoping to feel great too soon. I think I am too tight. I was too tight once before and couldn't get ANY liquid down for 3 days... I really thought I was going to die. Right now I can get down liquid for 75% of the day, so I'm happy about that... no ER visits, right?

But, I want to be where you are at. I want so bad to eat a piece of chicken and just 1/8 cup salad!!!!! Please lord! Give me the perfect restriction!