Hi Bev, It is very hard....I was banded on 5/4/07and have had 3 fills. There are times when I feel the same as before the band. I struggle every day with the food concept. I was
275 lbs. before the band and now at 235. I feel like I am stuck but am forging ahead. Keep your head up......we did not get this way overnight. Get your fill.....just wait until you purge your closet for the first time. Got rid of all my size 22 and 24's, have a few size 20. That felt great......