Martin

I always believed that slow gradual weight loss we best.

I know what you mean. Today I put my camera equipment backpack on and it was 25 lbs. It felt heavy. Given that I have lost 37 lbs. It really drove home to me the effect of extra weight.

Lean Cusine and Slimfast powder with 1% milk got me down 20 lbs pre-banding. Dr. Miranda approved pickled garlic for a snack (drove my wife nuts). She also suggested cucumber, celery and tomatoes for snacks. These may not be our staple when we are back to normal food. Celery might be aproblem for sure. Good luck. It is worth it. It helps the procedure and is our first rite of passage in this new excitng journey. Martin

As I'm entering into my third week post-bandig a signicant number of realizations are perculating to the surface. My past eating habits must be put behind me. I need to manage my relationship to food. Although I'm not experiencing physical hunger. given the appropriate stimulous, I'm still lusting for food. In the past this would cause me to binge. The warnings given to me about the dire consequences helps get through this. What I'm looking for is practical advice on how others have coped with the addiction to food. Martin