I got my band on September 17th and have lost about 20 lbs, between the liquid diet and making better choices. I now feel like I am just on a diet.....need a fill for sure!! I was worried about thanksgiving but you veterans were right NOONE noticed how little I had on my plate and NOONE noticed how much I ate, it was wonderful and I felt satiated although I ate more than a cup of food, it was much less than pre band. I am in banister hell now waiting for fills to work, but I know I will get there!

Good for you! Hang in there...once the band gives you correct restriction, you'll be able to handle this so much better. Glad you see now that no one gives a rats ass about what and how much you are eating. They are much more interested in what's on their plate and not yours.

I was amazed when I realized that very thing. Only the girls at work noticed...and they knew I had a band so I think they were very curious about my new eating habits. Now it's no longer on anyone's radar and they are all used to my small meals and small bites and no one thinks about it twice.

I, too, was surprised at gatherings that no one really focuses on others plate...too busy eating (ok too quickly I think.. Snarky I know)

after almost 8 years a relative just said " you finished your fish" when we were out. So some do take note I guess... Golly.. It's just food. One meal out of thousands.

I digress

Most people care about their own meal. Not ours thankfully

Keep it up!