For me I had the band done dec 2011... My weight loss hasn't been great 38 lbs but for me my sugar has gone down tremendously and that I am thankful for ... That is the only reason I chose to do it...I too still make poor choices in what I eat... Pasta around 7-8 bites chopped up and I can eat sandwiches which a lot of people cannot! But it's not like I eat those things daily...like I used too...I will always be a food addict that will never change but I am eating a lot more protein than I ever did...try that..you are not alone trust me.my band is at 5.3 ccs right now I had to go get some taken out due to constant acid reflux and heartburn I was miserable... I will try harder at what I am putting in my mouth... My goal is to lose 50 lbs before my 1 yr surgery anniversary... My Dr told me as long as I am losing and losing slow he don't care if it takes me 3 years to get off 120 lbs....good luck to you I wish you well....