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Yes of course you can.

After surgery, I went back monthly to have my band filled a little each time until I felt it doing its job. This went on for about 5 months then my weight loss really kicked in. Within 12 months I had lost 40 kg. I know of people that had too much too soon then panicked and had fluid then taken out. And people that just never went back for filling both resulting in minimal weight loss. So fill small amount regularly until you comfortably notice the weight loss. Make it work for you.

You will catch them. We each have our own journey. It is no one else's business! So stop explaining yourself Use their criticism as character building. It's amazing how many people close to us are so willing to anticipate our downfall. They may be criticizing your slower progress, but you are making progress, and that's the positive. Keep up the great work.....with a smile!

Hahaha don't worry about them. Worry about you. You will get there if you learn to make it work for you. They will eat humble pie over the next 12 months

I understand your frustration but trust me, gradual fills helped my stomach adjust along with my thoughts and I found the results I wanted without the problems I saw others going through in their haste.

I spent quite some time in this very zone and called it my weight loss zone. When I reached my goal weight I then had a very very minimal amount removed from my band so that I could be in my maintenance zone. .3ml removed even though it sounds small was enough to allow me to eat a little more and maintain my goal weight.