So I was banded on April 22 of this year and was very fortunate to lose 45 pounds relative quickly and easily, with-in the first 2 1/2 months. I then found that I have come to a near stand still. I have continued to lose, I am now 4 months out and have lost 52 pounds. The reason I am writing is the quick drop of weight was awesome but it delayed the really important lesson. It is so often spoken of but can be so easily dismissed. That lesson is small portions and chew chew chew. I know you here that on this web site all the time. We are all relearning basic eating skills. I have always been a stuffer. I would not even be done chewing what was in my mouth and I would be stuffing more food in. I would eat my fill and beyond ( because it was so good or there was only a little left) The time just after getting banded was a great time. But I was not consistently sticking with the "correct" way of eating.

I recently gained back a couple (6) pounds and it scared me. I refuse to fail again. This is going to be a forever change for me. I have started to measure out servings, what should I really be eating ( if I let my eyes be the judge they are to often seduced by my mind into adding just a little more to my plate) and to chew and really enjoy what I am eating. I have a long way to go. I am a self confessed emotional eater. But this change is a forever change and I will need to forgive myself when my mind wins a battle or two. I am developing the skills to win the war. Good luck to us all.

YES it is a new way to life aye? Congrats on seeing what you need to do to move forward! Good-Luck to you! And yes Good-Luck to us all :wink2: