A tiny little girl at birth...just 5lbs but came out screaming for nourishment. My mother said that I was ALWAYS hungry. And, for as far back as I can remember, I never really seemed to have that "satisfied" feeling. Was put on a diet by my mother at 4 yrs old and dieted most of my pre-teen, teen years and adulthood until I got sooooooooooooo tired of dieting and just gave up. At the age of 38 is when I ballooned and continued to year after year until I felt totally out of control.

After being banded and getting two fills, my hunger finally stopped. I am so thankful for my family, my friends, my accomplishments in life. But, this Thanksgiving season I am also going to reflect on my new life and be thankful that my hunger is no longer with me. The lapband has given me a chance to live a "normal" life starting at the age of 53!

Congrats! I know exactly how you feel! It is amazing how your brain gets rewired when food is no longer a constant thought...

Enjoy your new perspective! It truly is amazing!

Congrats! I know exactly how you feel! It is amazing how your brain gets rewired when food is no longer a constant thought...

Enjoy your new perspective! It truly is amazing!

Thanks, kgl. I am just so amazed at what the band has done for me as far as hunger goes. I get hungry at the appropriate times (every 3-4 hours) but it is manageable. I am so happy to now want food 24/7!

wow that's awesome Apples. That's how I feel too. I am not at goal but it's so awesome to never actually feel hungry :cursing: