I'm up early with some pain (I'm trying to use only Tylenol during the day so I'm not loopy), and everyone is sleeping...

As I've told you, I officially started into Bandster Hell yesterday...I'm hungry and I have no restriction (at least with liquids, I'm 2.5 weeks from any food yet). My in-law side of the family all arrived yesterday. My FIL (a Dr.) wasn't here 5 min. before he asked me about the Band-Aids on my hands with a curious knowing look on his face. I have about 6 needle...

I was banded on May 20, 2009 with the Realize-C Band. I researched through message boards when decided upon banding, but waited until after to join.

I don't have to tell you how I got here, do I? Surely, you know. Low Calorie, Low fat, low carb, Weight Watchers...if it is out there, I have probably done it. The last thing I did was Medifast. I lost 70 pounds and found it all back and then some. (Drat)

I was in Vegas with a friend in Febuary. With all the freakin'...

Did I over do it? I had a fill this past Tuesday. I now have 6cc's in my 10cc band. I was able to eat more than a cup before with 5.5cc and was not hungry between meals.

But now with 6cc's I can only take a few bites or a few sips of something. I am not in any pain. I am not PBing or sliming.

I do feel tight after a few bites. So I am eating SLOWLY and gently. I am on soft foods until this weekend but I think I may have to stay on soft foods for a few more days....

Just got back from the doctors office. I was overfilled! My 2nd fill was 5.5cc's and I could eat more than a cup but still not be hungry between meals. So for my third fill I though...ok, let's go for 6cc's that should be my sweet spot.

Well...for two or three days life was wonderful, then BAM!!!! I could only eat 3-4 bites and I could not get water down. I hurt and I could not lay straight down, I had to sleep upright because of the reflux. I did not throw up, just...

How amazing is this new body of mine? I lost an additional 5 pounds this past week. I am moving like never before, enjoying my new body and the new clothes that come with it!

I am sleeping better, walking better, and breathing better!

I currently have 5.9cc's in my band. I am at my sweet spot! I just can't say it enough.....I am one happy lady.

I have to say the emotional part has been a journey as well. Some days I feel invincible, others a...