I am new to this site. However, I was Bandid on 9/8/12. I have lost 20lbs since band placement. I gained a few pounds in the begining only to loss them in 3month out. I have had 4fills and I am full. I have trouble swallowing certain foods,breads are out. I cant eat much at a time. I refer to my eatting like a cat now.It is hard to get use too.I am glad to see the weight loss but I also get discouraged.I would of thought after 5months I would of loss more.The whole procedure is invassive and seems drastic. However I couldnt seem to loss it on my own. Starting wiegh was 238 and weight today is 218.I have to have faith and I am glad I joined this supportive site. I was down to 214 but the delivery of girlscout cookies that didnt bother me to eat or the valentine candy I found sweeties I can tolerate well.Not a good food choice. I cant tolerate meat or poultry but I can eat fish.I need some suggestions of good protien intake.does anyone else have sore throat issues?The shoulder pain is their has improved with time but hurts like heck if I swallow to much food and eat to quickly. I am getting better at eatting slow. I have not started excersing yet. Hang in their it will get better.