Well, he does recommend no potatoes and higher carb things - which is why it seems like a struggle. He does say to eat protein first, then veggies, and starches last if you have to have them but they strongly urge to have about 30 a day. I recently had my first fill but I don't really see a difference in my appetite. He says to eat three meals, eat until full and no snacking but I find that I am a little hungry in between. Thanks for your input, I do not know anyone who has had this done, or who would admit having it done, so I have not had anyone I could bounce things off of. I just barely met the weight criteria to have it done so I am trying to be okay with the fact that my weight will come off slowly. it just gets frustrating at times.