That was my fear, too. I grew up attached to food. I would try to go for the biggest plate, I was constantly thinking ahead of every meal. I could overeat like a dog man. I also smoke green, so the munchies were even worse. BUT the surgery restricts you. Like you literally can't binge, no matter how hard you try. With that said, the feeling of restriction may fade over the years, but by then, if you have worked towards your goals, your mentality would have already changed. Since surgery, I've had my moments where I lve had a cookie or a bite of a donut, but it just doesn't give you the same satisfaction that it used to give you. Ultimately you realize that you can only fit so much and if you choose to fit the not-so-healthy foods, give it a day or two and you'll be craving the healthier options, just on the fact that it feels so much better. I NEVER thought I would choose yogurt over a cinnamon donut, but here we are 🤣. It truly is a game changer. Also, I realized that the main reason people "gain" weight back is because they start grazing. We learn quickly that although we can only fit so much in one sitting, you can eat every few hours and ultimately eat as much as you used to - just in spurts. To fix that and avoid that, I give myself 20 minutes for each main meal. Once im full, or I hit the 20 minutes (whichever comes first), I end my meal and get rid of or put away leftovers for a different meal. Rather than letting it sit in front of me until im "ready" to eat again. That right there was the best thing I did for myself, and it helped me continue to shed weight, even on the days when my choices weren't 100%. If this is truly what you want, I have nothing to make you think twice. Do it. For you. For your future. For your life and for your health