Hi my name is jennifer, and I was banded 12-19-2008. I am a mother to 4yr old twins and I did the band for the same reasons as you. I am down about 28-30 lbs and i could use some support too!1 I think I am struggling with choices of food. I am eating what i want but in very small quanities.. I know that I need to stcik to protein and veggies but it is really hard. I started at 231 and I am 200 today.. i want it to go quicker so why wont i eat what i should!! LOL