I had my fourth band adjustment yesterday and I now know what restriction feels like. I'm SO EXCITED and a little nervous.

It took me almost 30 minutes to eat about 2 oz of a grilled hamburger and 3 tablespoons of refried beans today for lunch and I was FULL!! I'm excited about that, portion size has always been my down fall and now I finally feel like I have that under control.

I'm nervous because as I was eating, I could really tell it if I didn't chew well enough and had to wait several minutes before taking the next bite. I'm really nervous about eating around other people now, everyone eats so darned fast...what's up with that???? Do people actually taste what they are eating?

As a bandster that is one thing that I have learned...taste your food.

wow im so excited for you I havent had my first fill yet and I wondered what it was like to feel restriction Youve described it wonderfully I cant wait until I start gettting my fills congratulations

Way to go!

As people will see and notice; you take your time, you enjoy your food..each and every bite, don’t drink during (unless it extremely necessary), take time to enjoy those around you.

Don’t be surprised if they pick up one of these new habits!

Remember to listen to your body now. If you feel full or just comfortable, stop. It’s part of the new head game.

Set your phone alarm; for ½ hour after you eat to remind yourself to drink.

You’re doing great!