I would say I am at restriction. My surgery was about 1 1/2 years ago and I am a slow loser. Today at work and when I went to another building there was a information meeting going on in the lobby. Cookies for all. When I came out of my meeting that gathering was over but the cookies remained. I was still full from lunch (from 2 1/2 hours earlier) and while I could have eaten them (head hunger) the full feeling I had from the band helped me tune out that head hunger voice. I packed up about 6 cookies and brought them back to several of my coworkers. So for those of you wondering what the band would do for you. Ask yourself if you came across a bunch of cookies a couple hours after lunch would you be able to keep on walking? While the band won't stop head hunger it will help you say no. Think of it as a boost to your built in willpower.

That's exactly what I'm hoping for with the band.

Without a doubt.

But for me, I would not call it a "Full" feeling. You get that (or used to) after a Thanksgiving dinner.

It is more of a lack of interest in eating.

I'll see something, like a plate full of Cookies, and although I may think about eating some (head hunger) I simply have no interest or real desire in eating.

The band is doing many things for me. The trick, or part of the learning curve, is to understand how to "Listen" to the signals your band is sending.

Appetite suppression and Portion Control. Use that along with proper food choices, adequate Water intake and regular exercise, and this is the EASIEST weight loss program ever! Truly living in the Green Zone.

Only work involved is to NOT screw it up. And there are ways I will not mention or give newbies any ideas. But I read posts here all the time from people doing it everyday.

I agree with you B-52.....

I use to be an "impulsive" eater. Was not hungry, but if i saw that plate of Cookies... you bet your ass i would eat at least one with out even thinking about it. And would eat it and then think.... damn i should not have eaten that, i was not even hungry. But, if i passed it again... i would eat another.

With the band, for instance, this morning we received donuts... not just any donuts, red-velvet cake donuts.... and biscuits from a vendor..... before the band i would have taken one of each and ate them both. But i passed up the donuts and got the biscuit, but will only eat the meat and cheese off and throw away the biscuit...

The band keeps me in check.... bread, rice, and others have always been my biggest problem, and with out the band i would still be eating them... but i know i can't or i'll get stuck... so i completely avoid them...

November 10 was my two year bandaversery and i'm still at 80lbs. I would love to lose that last 10, but i could not be happier. Going from size 18-20 jeans to a 6-8...i'll take that any day.

Just filled out my paper work for my "possible" tummy tuck... Life is great