I remember people saying that they "forgot to eat" or were just so busy that they "never managed to eat lunch." Huh? What? If I EVER skipped a meal, I certainly noticed and that rarely happened.

A. I spent 35 years hungry, I think. Well, when I wasn't stuffing myself, that is. I constantly was conscious of how much food I was eating compared to others. And it was ALWAYS more. Yet, I hardly ever seemed full.

B. I LOVE food. I love the way it tastes. I love textures and new combinations. I just love it. That won't change and I will always want what I want. I would hate it if I didn't like food.

C. These things are facts. They are just who I am and I won't be able to change that. At best, I will have to learn to work around it.

Approximately three months out from surgery, I realize how wrong I was.

A2. The band works. I have been diligent in getting monthly fills and if I'm not at my sweet spot, I am close. Sometimes I'm hungry, so I eat. Other times I'm not, so I don't. It is truly a bizarre feeling for someone whose main focus throughout life was the next meal.

B2. Tastes change. Some things that I used to love (eg. french fries) no longer appeal to me. Funny how they lose their flavor when chewed to a pulp. I thought I would HATE that, but I don't. They no longer taste good to me, so I no longer eat them. It's a "good for you" choice that I am making because of the band.

C2. Pffffft... So not true! This band has truly exceeded expectations. I feel sure that with time, things could change again. However, this is BY FAR the most effective tool I have ever used (diets, pills, programs, etc...) to eat better. I honestly never believed that I would have a day where I ate to live instead of lived to eat. However, yesterday was just that day.

I think I mentioned to you all yesterday that my grandmother passed away. Typically sadness and stress made me want to curl up in a ball on the sofa and eat. But with this band and my new committment to exercise, instead I worked out and ate nutrionally what I needed for the day (along with a little bit of ice cream...but that's okay!)

Today I hit the 40 pound loss mark. YAY! I hope you all don't get sick of me telling you when I reach the MANY goals I set for myself. Reaching these little goals keep me motivated. 40 pounds lost, 80 to go. I'm a 1/3 done and it feels like I barely started.

Life is good!

Girl no one will get sick of that! I do it all the time too! LOL...It's motivating to see others doing good. You are doing great! That's awesome!

I just love reading and hearing your positive message. I am almost a year and I celebrate every little goal. We need to put ourselves first.

Sad to hear of your loss in your family. It is a good thing food does not have to be the end all be all anymore.

Yes I did forget to eat lunch one day. I found out the hard way that we banders need to keep on a food an liquid schedule. When I got off my schedule I got cranky, and dehydrated not good for the LB that is for sure. I am now always planning and have food with me just in case life takes off and I can hydrate or feed myself easily. I do remember forgetting to eat LOL only happened once. I just love my band and I have been maintaining a 97 pound weight loss so Happy me. I know if I tried harder I could lose the three pounds and make 100. For today I am just HAPPY being me and playing well with my band. Best wishes imaluckydog

Whoohoo! Congrats! I know what you mean. I didn't eat supper tonight...just not hungry. Oh and french fries....girl I don't touch them with a 10 foot pole. Not only do they not taste good when chewed forever I slime them up EVERY time. Mentally it makes me sad....I love me some frenchy fries but physically it is a good thing. Keep up the good work and keep us informed!

I just got done eating french fries. :thumbup: But seeing as though I cant eat anything at the moment from morning sickness, and the french fries stayed down, I'm okay with it. And the fact I couldnt touch the burger or coke, thats good too. no burger cause my pregnant nose said NO, and no coke cause my band brain said NO.

Anyways, I'm not trying to justify my fries, I'm down 35 pounds in under 3 months. I'm proud of myself. What I want to say is that youre doing so much better than me not because you dont 'sometimes' eat fries, but because you've actually changed your lifestyle (food habits and exercise quantity). Thats worth more than 40 pounds!!! you go girl!

Im sory aboout your loss, but again Amazed at the great job that you are doing! keep up the good work.