I have lost 23 pounds since the 6th of march. It was healthier the what I would have gotten before. If this the only mistake I have them I'm doing good. I wonder how many people say that don't eat at fast food places but still do.

Don't beat yourself up. I go out to lunch every Friday with people from work and I know that no matter what I order, even if it's fish, is going to be more calories the way they cook it than I do. I eat what my band will allow and take the rest home for dinner. That is my day of splurge. Cheers...

that is me also..

so when i am truly hungry and not just head hunger

i eat..but eat protein filled foods or have a protein shake

This is not an everyday occurrance I only eat out, if I am in a hurry or my kids have a function that I don't have time to cook at home.

I try my best to stay away from fast food and try to plan my daily meals but then there's reality kids work to equal life and there's only fast food as a option so we should all just do all best chicken salad for me an grill chicken wrap from time to time I try to remember that's this will only work as a part of a real life

I've eaten fast food twice since I've been banded (2/25/13). Both times, I checked the nutritional listings before I went and decided what I would be comfortable eating. This past Friday I had McD's 6 pc. chicken nuggets...not bad. That same day I was told that Chick-fil-a has grilled chicken nuggets, without breading...even better. I don't like getting caught not knowing what my options are.

I still eat fast food now and again. I'm a huge believer in everything in moderation. I'm pretty successful with my band. So I'm not going to deprive myself of old favorites, but I won't push it either. For instance, if I'm craving taco bell, I get a basic (not loaded up) hard taco. And I eat only what I can. I'm okay with throwing away leftovers. That helps a lot.

Like I said though, moderation. And you're okay!