I had my surgery almost a year ago and I eat anything I want! I haven't had shrimp or popcorn but I don't miss them! Just chew your food really well. Cut it on small pieces. Eat slowly and what ever you do go in for a fill within a month. I waited 7 months because I was still losing, not hungry, and felt full. My port flipped over and I have to have more surgery to fix it! I have that on May 8th. But I have lost 107 lbs., so it DOES work! GOOD LUCK! :blushing: