Oh what was I thinking? I was afraid that I would drive all the way out to Denver and then not get a fill because I'm doing pretty well. I called and postponed until Dec 16th and then I rethought, but by the time I called back my appt was gone so now I wait another 2 weeks. Maybe it was the right thing. I am losing at a good pace, but I get hungry every 3 hours and I am afraid of eating too much at one time and stretching my pouch. I eat about 1 1/2cups or maybe a little more. I stop when I feel hungry and it takes me about an hour to eat. I do eat while working at my desk, but that helps to distract me so I eat slower...not faster.

I have one friend that has noticed that I have lost weight. No one at work has noticed. I think maybe 10 more lbs and people will notice. I stated at 285 and I'm down to 253. I know the bigger you are the harder it is to tell. My goal is to hit 239 by January 1st. That might be a big goal... I am hopeful. I made it to the gym 3 times this week! YEAH!!!!!! That is an accomplishment. Maybe I’ll go tomorrow too. I won’t feel guilty if I don’t, but I will feel even better if I do.

Hi Julie. I think you are doing great! Don't worry about who "notices" and who don't. Go lift a 30 lb sack of dog food if you want to realize what you have done for yourself so far,lol. If you feel restriction then it doesnt seem that important waiting 2 extra weeks for your fill. I ABSOLUTELY NEED MY FILL this coming Tuesday because I have NO RESTRICTION. I dont feel any different than prior to the lap band. I can eat fast and ALOT. Like you, I am going to the gym too. I feel good about myself for caring enough about me to go, just wish my "tool"(band) inside me was "working".

I cannot believe they haven't noticed!!! That's an incredible amount of weight and I am sure you can see it in your face especially!!! I am so glad its working for you.