silvers320

I was a big meat eater, ate quickly (since I was a kid), and in large volumes, couple of sodas a day, but without the fast metabolism. I also like a sweet once in a while - but not a huge every day sort of things.

So 10 months and 110 lbs after the band - as a guy- let me tell you my thoughts:

1. The band forced me to re-learn how to eat. Eating fast makes me sick - I dont like being sick -so you learn to eat slow.

2. I think I choose meat most of the time because it was the most filling - and I needed the most food at a sitting to fill me up. While I still eat meat, I love fish because I am full after a normal fish meal.

3. Soda was hard to give up but I didnt have a choice - it was part of what I signed up for. I thought the benefits were worth the trade off - and I was so right. Don't miss it at all.

4. The band forced me to eat more often, smaller meals etc.

5. Having dieted for years (20+) this is the first time I dont actually feel like I am on a diet. I eat "right" 95% of the time but if I want a cookie - I have one. But I am happy with one or two as oppose to 1/2 a bag.

6. There is something to the losing weight being addictive. While I have dropped 50+ a couple of time over the years, thing time was different - cant explain.

The bottom line is he has to decide if it's the right choice for him. I am happy to answer any questions

Here in NYC about 6month to a year ago they passed a law that all chains restaurants (I think you have to have over 15 locations) must post calories at a place the customer can see BEFORE they order. What a difference having all the facts makes. One of the few times I feel the government got it right!