Thank you for your advice. And, Phoenixfire, thank you for taking the time to address my thread like you did. I appreciate the time you put in to helping me understand. Yes, I have kept up with my fills - I've had 7 or 8 fills, and am at 3.0 cc in a 4.0 cc band. This is the best restriction I have ever had - since my last fill last week. I am not sure about this so-called "sweet spot" - I'm pretty sure I've never been there, and I don't know if I will know it when I do get there. I have heard that not everyone experiences the dumping syndrome - and you're exactly right, I shouldn't count on that to be my saving grace, because as my luck would have it, I probably wouldn't get it. I have not went to a therapist for my eating habits before; however several people on lap band talk have mentioned that to me as well. I started working out with a small group of ladies last week (a good friend of mine at work invited me) and I actually went twice last week and tonight will be my second time this week. Surprisingly, I like it - it makes me feel better physically and emotionally! I lost my first pound-actually two-from last week to this week (first weight loss since surgery). So, I am making a little progress - slowly but surely. I know exactly what I should and shouldn't do - I just don't apply it. Well, thanks again - and you may hear from me again.
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