Back to basics

Well, I have had my ups and downs. On the upside, the losses are slowly showing on the scales and in other, non-scale ways. I am more confident. My face is starting to look 'normal' again, not all puffy and bloated, which is how I felt before. Clothes fit better. I will post some photos soon.

But the loss has been slow. Before my second fill, I actually put on 700 grams. I did not feel any restriction and I ate things that were of no help to me in the long term, although they did provide that momentary comfort that I seem to look for in food, whether I am hungry or not.

But after each fall, I am dusting myself off and getting back to basics.

Things I am finding difficult are:

• not drinking with meals or afterwards
• eating s l o w l y
• avoiding comfort food-rich, soft, slidey things that defeat the band
• having only half a cup of food at a meal
• not 'grazing'

I go for another fill tomorrow, which should bring me up to 4ml in (I think)a 10 ml band. Here's to better restriction and renewed determination!