Had another fill yesterday, of 1.4ml, taking me to 6.4ml now. I was pleasantly surprised to discover, when I got to the clinic, that the lady who filled me last time wasn't there (see my last post for an explanation!). Instead, it was the senior nurse who has seen me on and off for the last four years, and I've every confidence in her. The fill went extremely smoothly and I've no had adverse side-effects like last time. Phew! I've been on fluids and very soft foods since so it's difficult to tell exactly how much restriction I've now got. However, I definitely feel more restriction than I did before, but I suspect I will need another fill or two before I'm at optimum. With Christmas, and a house-move coming up, I'll probably wait until the New Year before going for my next fill.
I will be pleased to get some more restriction though, because I've been really struggling to control my eating over the last few weeks and have steadily been gaining a few pounds. It's such a shame because after a long time of struggling I had actually begun to start making some real progress earlier this year.
For now, my plan is simply to try to re-gain all those good habits - eating slowly, eating crunchy, healthy foods, controlling portion size, eating with a small fork (yes, really), and keeping a food diary. I'll let you know how I get on!
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Theresa, hey you are back! brilliant. I so enjoyed your blog and did wonder where you went, was a bit worried. Sorry to hear you have struggled a bit, but you sound positive and clearly back in focus, so I have no doubt you will be losing big-time soon. I had terrible reflux about a year in, which was because I was tight (4 1/2 yrs since I was 23 stone! wow) and I went on pills from the doctor called lansaprosole and it cured it in 2 days - granted I am on them for life I think, but that is better than losing restriction. I finally hit target after having 1 stone cut off with a massive tummy tuck in May this year. Restiction is relaxed but still there, and so far I am maintaining (with a bit of effort) around 10 1/2 stone. Glad you are back, wishing you a very merry Christmas - Kerry x
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