My appetite is so different these days, especially compared to pre-band. Lately, I don't even have to stuff my pouch to feel satiety.

For example, there is a sweet potato pie on the kitchen counter right now. I figured I would take a piece, because I've not eaten much today and could spare the calories for a treat. My surgeon's philosophy is "Don't deprive yourself" (just cut down on the quantities).

However, when I started to pick up the pie, I felt a twinge in my stomach and realized I have NO appetite. The pie just didn't look good AT ALL once I took a good look at it. So, I put it down and walked away. I've decided that I'm done eating for today, and I don't feel the least bit hungry. It's a great feeling. I've been debating getting another fill, but hopefully this feeling will continue for a while longer with my current restriction.

Isn't this awesome! I'm prefill banded on 11/5/03 and I'm already down 21lbs...went to McDonalds with my girlfriend and her son the other day and I got a happy meal. JT, my girlfriends 3 year old helped me finish the cheeseburger and fries...plus he got my toy! How funny to me that a three year old eats more than me...oh and my last trip to McD's was for a 10piece chicken Mc Nugget and a two cheeseburger value meal and the large coke and I could still have ate more!

I'm so blessed to have been able to have this surgery...I do not feel deprived in any way...it is just so freeing not to obcess about food 24x7...

Can't wait to get my first fill as I'm starting to feel like I do not have much restriction (my band is empty). I can only imagine what having a fill is going to do for me...December 8th here I come!

It is so nice to hear that others are doing just as well and are so happy....this is a great support group!

I had a similar experience last weekend....my husband, my daughter (3 years old) and I went out to dinner and my daughter ate more than me!!!! It was so awesome.

I still have an appetite! I had my surgery on Sept. 2nd and a fill of 1.5 on Oct. 31st. Jennye, I can't believe you are eating cheeseburgers already. I was still on liquids at that point post surgery. I guess everyone's surgeon gives different instructions. I'm thinking of getting another little fill after Thanksgiving. I am down 31 pounds but it is leveling off now.