Hey Diane, I have been banded almost one year now.. Sept 27 is my anniversary and I am glad and so happy I did it.. however I only lost 65 pounds, I'd hope to be at goal by now, but I am not.. I am 5'2" and my highest weight was 222 and like you I ate because I liked it and ate everything just because.. I tried Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers.. everything.. failed, I was a failure.. I hated me.. but now I do love me.. thanks for that awesome story, I loved it. I hope to be at goal by Christmas.. 30 more pounds to 130.