I've never blogged before and thought I would start to record my journey. We'll see how long it lasts. :thumbup:

I had my second fill today. Now I have a total of 4.7 cc in a 10 cc band. I feel better than I did last time. I got 3.3 cc last time and I felt really tight and uncomfortable for a couple of days. I'm being good and doing the liquid thing. I lost 4.5 pounds this month (actually lost 6, but had a small gain). The good news is that everything looks good, so I'm doing the right things.

I know I should be happy with 20 pounds gone and I am, but I wish it would come off just a little faster. It's summer and I have to go swimsuit shopping soon. Another 10 pounds off would make it a little easier. I'm just feeling sorry for myself today. I should be telling myself to get my butt on the treadmill today since I haven't been on in a couple of days. No more pity party today. I'm doing great. I'm blessed to have been able to get the band and that I have a wonderful support system.

I'll be taking my measurements later today and taking another "after" pic. I do that every time I get a fill. I need to set another short term goal to get me going. I'll decide on that today as well.

Congratulations, Bea! I'm glad you're adjusting to your fills okay ... I understand your frustration - I have heard that (especially at first) the weight comes off really slowly - but it will probably pick up. Yesterday I set my surgery date for June 19, and I'm really looking forward to it. I am on the pre-op liquid diet starting today, so I'm getting really excited!