Hello everyone. I thought I was going to go at this alone, but I also know that if you have a support group, you perform better for your weight loss. A little about me:

-I was banded by Dr. Kirschenbaum in Denver, CO...excellent surgeon and I even got a video (after I asked)

-self pay at $9500

-Thought I was literally dying (ok, not literally) from post-op gas (painful stuff!)

-Still trying to figure out what if feels like to feel full

Anyone else hating the taste of food you used to like?

Well hello there, chirocw. You are absolutely correct in that post band life takes a little getting used to. About re-adjusting to your new "full feeling".....this is (IMO) one of the most difficult, yet key lessons that a successful bandster will learn.

Sounds like you have a sound base, and therefore are off to a good start. Best of luck to ya!

Welcome and good luck! I agree...our doc says to aim for "satisfied, not full" and that's even MORE ambiguous. I think the lucky ones who hit on it are the successful ones. I'm still "zeroing in", myself! It's a process, but totally worth it!

Monkey, wise words, but....Get out of my head, lol.

Hi chirocw,

i'm new to the forum but have had my band since january. I find that i am more into spicy/tastier foods since my banding. I still like old foods but i seem to crave more flavors in them.

What foods are you drawn to now?.

The really odd thing for me is, i am cooking up a storm now. I am hooked on the food network and am trying all kinds of recipes i would never have before. (as long as they meet the criteria).

Maybe this is a passing phase for you. Good luck

to you. Hopefully you'll level back out.