Hi, I was banded on the 21st of oct. Still on liquids until Nov 5, I am still loosing the weight. I weight 279, the week before surgery, and I had started my liquid diet on my own, and today I weigh at work on a accurate scale and weight 259. I have no restrictions, I move around alot, and I can honestly said I've only been hungry twice. I've been to 2 functions where I was surrounded by food, I had my jello, and water with me. I guess it depends on the person....good luck and don't be discourage....remember lap band doesnt work as fast as gastric.