Scoot over and make room for me!
I have not been banded yet so I am not speaking from an experience I have had but a girl I knew from another duty station had a band (not sure if ti was Realize or LapBand) but she used to eat her soup broth with a spoon rather than drink it, that way she took it in a lot slower. I wish I could offer more help with help, but Im glad you are feeling good so soon after surgery
Good luck to you. I started on a military base as well. When the military process works and you live close to the base it really works well. I know I started with a spoon and the broth was tasting like filet mignon. I was disappointed when I got to the bottom of my cup. When you are hungry 4 ounces is not a lot. I don't feel so ravaged today so I can put this tip of common sense into play. Thanks and I will be following your journey as we military wives have to stick together. 
Congrats! With my ass being a whole lot thinner I can now officially scoot over and literally make room for you on the losers bench LMAO. All joking aside I want to give you a sincere welcome to being banded and I hope you have a wonderful journey! Kari
I know what you mean by the smaller butt. My Pj's are looking really loose. I am looking forward to a wonderful journey and am truly hoping for the best. 



