This Week is the 8 week mark. I have already had 2 fills almost 3 weeks apart ( just because I had strep) and finally feel some restriction. Not complete restriciton but a more, ecspecially in the morning, I just took 2 bites of Oatmeal and started sliming ( I hate that word). But by tonight after work I will be hungry and able to eat almost anything, Well anything legal and way to much of it. My goal this week is to stay away from carbs, not that I have tons but do find myself reaching for the kids stuff when they have a treat or at work a cracker or chip. I have lost about 25lbs in 8 weeks and I have to say it is the "easiest" 25lb loss ever, Not that it was easy but it seems the band changes what you crave. For the first time in a VERY long time that I am not obsessed with food and junk. I now eat a lot of things I would have never imagined me wanting, Tuna, Turkey Chili, Salad with grilled Chicken.

I am very glad that I choose this path, I believe it will for ever change me. I just wish the fear of slipping and erosion was not so intense. I know if this were to happen it could really affect the future of our marriage for even the surgery has taken on a major affect on our fianances. I often feel selfish for making this decision but at the same time think that because of it I have such a greater chance of leting my kids know what a healthy self esteem looks like and that is priceless.