I totally understand where you are coming from I have had my band for only 4 days and it is very hard not to eat. I took a little piece of frosting off of my daugters birthday cake and wanted more the only thing that stops me is I hate throwing up. I know that if I could I would be eating hamburgers and fries and shakes because that food is so good. It is going to be a long struggle for me but one good thing I have is i'm active at my job so that will help. I work with a woman who had the lap band a year ago and I am amazed at how much she can eat everyday she has fast food so it is kind of dissapointing to know that we as the humans have to do all the work in order for the weight to come off. I wish you good luck.