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I think we all need to find our own rhythm with this device that I am realizing is truly only a tool. It is NOT a silver bullet and the answer to our prayers of being rid of making poor nutritional choices. It only limits the amount of the bad food that we eat. So the reasons that we over feed and are food dependent still need to be resolved. I eat very healthfully (thank God) but had been eating way more than I needed. I am also losing slowly, but I am more concerned about the quality of my food as well as my weight loss. Since I can take in only so much (which is a lot more than I thought I would be able to by the way), I have committed to the food being of high and nutritious quality. However, I am not relegated to food that does not taste good. I have become a salsa-holic and hummus -- well love it. I've found scrambled eggs with salsa to be a fav. Cottage cheese is a friend. Steamed Tilapia in the food processor with some spinach is delicious even though it may not sound it. There was a time when I would have put a whopper in the food processor, but no more. May raise the Serotonin for a minute, but does Nothing for me nutritionally. I am taking in several small meals during the day. Maybe that's not what others are doing, but it seems to be working for me and it also addresses my need for food. Like I said, I'm not into Ho Ho's or Cheetos, so I am cool with my process and my progress. Slow is good. It's like being on WW with help in not being able to overeat -- the best of both worlds. Shalom.

Thanks for the input. I am understanding the process better already and finding my way. It looks like not all doctors give the same instructions, so I'm kind of using my common sense in gauging my own progress. The feedback helps alot and is more informative than any pre-op sessions I had with the Doc. Thanks again all.

Just curious to know if you are doing any better.

I had my band "installed" a week ago. I lost 6 pounds the first week simply because I was starving. I was weak, hungry constantly (which was a huge disappointment). I am much better this week because I can actually eat food. The problem is, I can't survive on 1/4 cup of food 3x a day without being hungry again. Also, I can eat a lot more than 1/4 cup without any problems. I'm afraid I'm going to gain back the six. Should I have my band adjusted already. So far I'm not very happy with this.