Okay update! Went for another fill and guess what, this one is working. I have lost 1 dress size. THIS WAS FILL #4 and finally, I feel restricted. I couldn't tell you why this one worked and the others didn't. This fill performed differently right off the bat. Right after my fill, I went to the Applebees and ordered vegetables and hamburger which I crumbled up. I couldn't swallow either one easily. So I went back to the clinic and they looked at me under the flouroscope and said it looked fine and I probably needed a few days of liquid till the swelling went down. That's exactly what happened. After about 3 or 4 days, I could eat my 1/2 cup protein-vegetables and felt fine.
So the tool is working, now its up to me to exercise and make good eating choices. That was the deal with the band and I am so happy its working the way it was suppose to finally.
How I am eating:
It's been 3 weeks and I feel like its a habit now eating this little, though its not ridiculously skimpy amounts. This week for dinner I have been eating barbecued salmon about the size of my palm, and a mixed salad with peppers, carrots, tomatoes, greens, feta/goat cheese crumbles and a glass of wine or two. My lunches are usually salads with canadian bacon cut in very little dices. Breakfast I am usually too tight to eat, but will get down cream of wheat easily-I do try scrambled eggs, but some days are better than others. I drink fresh veg juices during the day. Starches have pretty much left my diet, but I do eat corn. I do have sweets, but I can only take a few bites mentally and physically now, so I don't worry about it when I do.
I will update again to see how my journey is progressing. I hope this isn't the honeymoon stage. Staying positive and feel great getting into clothes I haven't worn in awhile!