Had my first fill today ...according to the NP I am doing great....I have to admit I was a tad disapointed that I had only lost 9 lbs since 7/15 -- She was so kind as to go thru the amount of weight I have lost since the day before surgery to current and I agree with her an average of 4 lbs per week is good. I suddenly realized it has only been 5 weeks since banded so 28 lbs lost is pretty darn good- In the past I would have given up aready. So till we actually reviewed and discussed I was feeling disapointed but now I feel good about my progress....just putting it all in perspective~

An interesting conversation about protein..I was concerned that I cannot get in 60g a day- She said we here at TR do not state any amount of protein per day. She said 60G is more for maintaining - we want you to lose -- so as long as you are eating the right foods, staying at 1/2 cup per meal focusing on eating your protein first no worries I will lose weight and be healthy...Yes beleive it or not I do not eat more than 1/2 cup or 2-3 oz meat or fish and about 1/4 cup of veggies or fruit and I am satisfied /full (this is 3xs per day)- for the last week or so I have been getting hungry after 2.5 to 3 hours so I am glad I had a fill today.

My fill was totally painless I cannot believe how good she was it took about 3 minutes to withdraw and add~~~~!!! If i ever need any needles or IV's I will definitly ask if she is available~~~

Had a protein shake after fill and so far so good-- I think I will stay on protein shakes this week...although I do not have to I am traveling for work and going to a very remote part of NE and I do not beleive there will be any facilities around that could do an unfill if nessasary .....so liquids for sure JUST IN CASE of Stuck episodes Thank you all for listening hope your day is as great as mine has been!