+3 and a new low...

I got 3cc @ my fill yesterday, for a total of 5.25cc (I think I have a 10cc band--still not entirely sure since I keep forgetting to ask).  They had some difficulty with the fill--even though it was done under the fluoroscope.  Apparently, the needle picked up a fat molecule on the way in which plugged it up.  After about 1/2 hour of poking and re-poking (it didn't hurt since they had given me numbing shots prior), the surgical fellow finally called in Dr. Lin for assistance.  Dr. Lin gave it a couple of tries and then they decided to change the needle.  The new needle worked on the first try.

Dr. Lin was very generous with his fill.  He said that it was up to me to tell them if I wanted more or less.  He said they would give me as much as I asked for--unless they saw something on the fluoroscope to indicate otherwise.  He also said that it was up to me to decide when to come back--whether it was 1 week, 1 month or longer.  I just wish somebody would tell his secretary that.  Let's just say that actually making an appointment is a very lengthy and tedious process.

Liquids yesterday and for the rest of today.  Soft foods for breakfast and lunch tomorrow.  At that point if I feel like I'm doing okay, I can progress to "regular" eating tomorrow for dinner.

I'm also down a pound today for a new low and a total of 25lbs. lost!!!  I'm sure it has something to do with me not eating much yesterday (6oz. yogurt for breakfast, 8 oz smoothie for lunch and 1 cup soup for dinner), but I'll take it.

I'm feeling good about things and am hopeful that this fill, even if it doesn't get me to the sweet spot, will be more useful than the last.

Cheers!