man, this band finally kicked in

I had a fill 2 Fridays ago and it seems to be my sweet spot for now. It is really working. I went so long with what it seemed like no restriction. I am in Vegas at a conference for a week. I have had to make choices from the typical conference buffets. So far both breakfasts have not gone well. I had issues both times. I think it's been the bacon and sausage. I had tried potatoes the first day. So, it's teaching me what to select and eat. I also took so little and ate so little of hate food.

Last night was a banquet with a delicious dinner of fillet and chicken breast. I only ate 1/2 the chicken and 1/3 of the fillet. I was pretty happy with myself. I had no issues and learned when to stop. Lunches have went well, i avoided the wraps and sandwiches and have opted for salads, tuna salad and chicken.  I was worried traveling so close to my fill, but this is a test I need to go through since it reflects everyday life after banding.. .a lot of choices, some difficult. Plus, the scale has been moving! -- Tom from Ohio (in Vegas)

HEY WELCOME TO BEING A BANDER !!!!!  I CANNOT EAT PIZZA .....AND MAN WAIT UNTIL YOU START GOING TO RESTURANTS....BE READY FOR LOTS OF TAKE HOME BOXES

Sean,
Take out boxes are great at home. We ate out the other night at Cafe Grand Lux, one of our favorite restaurants in Vegas. I only ate like 1/3 of my meal. I hated to leave it but knew if I touched any more I would be pretty sick. Tonight it was appetizer buffets throughout the conference's trade show. There was so little "band friendly" food. I had some pieces of prime rib, stir fry and some veggies. I was full and felt like I was on  the verge of sliming. I a getting familiar with that feeling when to quit. 
Tom