I am in the same boat and I think having a person to share with might help me. I had surgery in Jan. 2012 and lost 60 pounds in a year so I was flying high. then I started cheating with a little of this and a little of that. Next thing I know I have gained back 15 pounds. I am so mad at myself, but I feel like there is a demon inside tempting me. Saying food has control over me seems so silly, but it does. As long as I am busy, I don't think about food, but when I am not, all I want to do is eat. I have had my band tightened four times and I still eat too much, even of the things I am suppose to eat. Do you have the same problem? Carol