I understand what you a worried about. I too had the same fears and worries. I am a 34 year old, father of two, and at the time of my lap-band I was 6'4'' and 352lbs. I was banded on the 1st of Aug. 2006 and have so far lost 34 lbs. I have noticed some increase in my portion size lately, but will have my first fill on the 13th of Sept. and expect that my portions will go back down to what it was like right after my surgery. I hope that everthing goes well for you and remember to follow your Doctors advise, and ask a lot of questions.:clap2: