I am 40yo. and I can honestly say that I have never been full after a meal. Even at buffets...my stomach would be upset but I kept eating and only stopped because I was embarrasing myself. Even at Thanksgiving when everyone stuffs themselves and unbutton their pants, I was still grazing in the kitchen and eating leftovers within an hour.

I had my 3rd fill a little over 2 weeks ago and I can not believe that I actually get full. I eat until I am satisfied and I can eat everything. I can eat any meat or protein, toasted bread, cousous and most veggies with no problem. The amounts that are satisfying me are child like and I am dropping weight at a steady rate.

I honestly didn't even expect this to happen to me after lap-band. I just knew I was going to have to struggle to keep my hunger down. I am so pleased with the band and my surgeon that I wanted to share.

I almost feel close to normal when it comes to food and eating.

That's wonderful! I'm so glad that you're feeling restriction. Apparently, according to my doc, I have it, but I find I can eat a 10 ounce meal LOL. I stay satisfied for 4 hours and I'm losing weight, so I guess that's okay.

It's a wonderful thing when the band works along with you and from the looks of your ticker, I'd definitely say it is! You're doing amazing!!!! Keep up the great work!!!

Awesome! I am so happy for you. I can totally relate to what you are saying. I share similar experiences. I had just shared my similar thoughts with my husband last weekend. It is so nice to feel normal and eat small portions. Hurray for the band!!!!!:thumbup:

Congratulations!! I can't wait until I can eat real food and "test out" my band! (still on liquids).

So glad you are changing your life!

I am 40yo. and I can honestly say that I have never been full after a meal. Even at buffets...my stomach would be upset but I kept eating and only stopped because I was embarrasing myself. Even at Thanksgiving when everyone stuffs themselves and unbutton their pants, I was still grazing in the kitchen and eating leftovers within an hour.

I had my 3rd fill a little over 2 weeks ago and I can not believe that I actually get full. I eat until I am satisfied and I can eat everything. I can eat any meat or Protein, toasted bread, cousous and most veggies with no problem. The amounts that are satisfying me are child like and I am dropping weight at a steady rate.

I honestly didn't even expect this to happen to me after lap-band®. I just knew I was going to have to struggle to keep my hunger down. I am so pleased with the band and my surgeon that I wanted to share.

I almost feel close to normal when it comes to food and eating.

Glad to hear your all doing so well. It keeps me motivated.Im just wondering how small do you have to cut your food? Im haveing my surgery tomorrow and still not sure.

I'll have to say, it's very nice see a POSITIVE post about Lap Band and the results!

Congrats!!!

I am 40yo. and I can honestly say that I have never been full after a meal. Even at buffets...my stomach would be upset but I kept eating and only stopped because I was embarrasing myself. Even at Thanksgiving when everyone stuffs themselves and unbutton their pants, I was still grazing in the kitchen and eating leftovers within an hour.

I had my 3rd fill a little over 2 weeks ago and I can not believe that I actually get full. I eat until I am satisfied and I can eat everything. I can eat any meat or Protein, toasted bread, cousous and most veggies with no problem. The amounts that are satisfying me are child like and I am dropping weight at a steady rate.

I honestly didn't even expect this to happen to me after lap-band®. I just knew I was going to have to struggle to keep my hunger down. I am so pleased with the band and my surgeon that I wanted to share.

I almost feel close to normal when it comes to food and eating.

I am SOO happy for you. That is exactly what happened to me once I got to the right fill level. I'm in my 4th year and maintaining. I titled the opening entry in my blog "Hungry No More"! Gloria's Banded Living — My Lapband Weight Loss Success Story

When I was exploring lap-band surgery back in 2006, the most important question I had for other patients who had the band was "...but are you hiungry". I'm finally a normal person, with a normal body, and loving banded living!

Thank You all for the great support and thoughts. Instead of food controlling me....I control the food!

Glad to hear your all doing so well. It keeps me motivated.Im just wondering how small do you have to cut your food? Im haveing my surgery tomorrow and still not sure.

I have found that "YOU" don't cut down your portion sizes....that is what the band does. If you listen to the band and use it instead of abusing it, it handles the portion part for you. I had my rough couple of weeks and head hunger but once I got proper restriction...I just listened to what my body wanted. More food or not. You will do great and don't stress. I did and it was silly looking back on it.