My first fill is due in 2 weeks, but I have restriction from the surgery still.

I went out to a formal dinner w/ extended family and shared a meal with my mom. I am SOOOOO thrilled that I couldn't gorge myself! Everyone else left the table totally stuffed, as did I, but they all ate about four times as much as I did -- literally! I was trying to guess at how many calories I ate; I guessed 500, my uncle guessed 300, and my dad guessed 700. My dad is probably closest to the truth, but I said to him -- if I ate 700 you all ate about 3000 each!!!!! They all agreed. Pre-band, I would have participated in the 3000.

So with a 700ish calorie dinner, I probably won't see a loss on the scale tomorrow -- but I certainly won't see a gain!!!

I LOVE MY BAND :-)

Good for you!!!!! It must feel wonderful.

My wife has always been a dainty eater. Now it seems as though she eats like a pig. I know it is just me though and I never say anything about it. I agree that it is a weird feeling to see everyone pig out while I can barely eat 4 ounces or so. It is even weirder going to a restaurant and seeing how humounous the portions are. Its like they are feeding elephants or something....LOL