Now that I am at a level of restriction where I have to be very, very carefull how and what I eat. I can take one bite, and I have to chew chew chew, and then wait a few minutes to make sure it sits. Then five minutes later, take another bite. I am understanding why ones start to drink more of their calories. The mind plays tricks, makes me want to not be slowed down, so I am aware of how easy it would be to get satisfied with liquids. Interesting how the band is clearly a tool that has to be used according to the directions, but can be thwarted by our clever little brains, if we're not very carefull.

Yes, liquid calories are deadly. Good that you found that out early. Good luck.

I am in the very same place.I have to be very careful and eat very slow or it does not go down.So i eat a lot of homemade soup. At least it will go down. I do not drink any calories though except my protien drink, once a day. I am fighting head hunger more than anything, i know i am not really hungry. I just miss being able to gobble. lol Donna

I am fighting head hunger everyday.It is winning. I have been bouncing back and forth for over 6 weeks. 4 lbs in both directions. Today is a new day. I am counting everything I put in my mouth. Breakfast, is a protien shake, and off to the pool.

Well, I just love the term 'head hunger', it is soooooo appropriate. I told my husband I feel like a dog with those electric collars, they get shocked when they bark. If I don't do things just right, ZAP! I'm uncomfortable for a while.... thats the point I guess. Fun, fun!!!

i have a cool little trick for determining if I am really hungry, or "Head Hungry" (I love that phrase too, says it all!)

I pick a food that I don't hate, but wouldn't be something I seek out. For me it is cottage Cheese. Then I ask myself. Am I hungry enough to get excited about eating a cup of cottage Cheese? If the answer is no, I drink water! The trick is picking a food you don't hate, but love only when you are really hungry.

For what it is worth.