My friend. I was totally shocked at how much I need it. As my band got looser as I lost weight, I gradually ate more. Not because of any reason, but because it tasted good. Just one more bite. Oh, I eat much less than Iever did before-but I realize why the band is for me. I never felt like a glutton. I never binged. It was just one m ore bite all day every day to seventy to eight pounds worth. I am losing gradually and slowly. Now I am ready for my second fill-which bums me out a bit. Why could not I learn portion contol. Reality is-if "portion control" was the answer, then we all could do it. Thank god for the lap band.