Norma1519

I am just over 4 years with my Band and have lost close to 100 lbs and maintained my weight. I am so happy I got my band.. Best thing ever for overeaters. I was a two large portion eater and that is not something I do any longer. I am not dreaming about what to eat. I make lots of different foods mainly for the family but eat the same as them just in smaller portions. I am still trying to remember to eat tiny bites. I just had my 66th birthday yesterday and after eating a certain way for all those years it is hard to remember not to take that big bite at the beginning but of course if I do then I have problems so I am better at it now. I still overfill my plate - my eyes are bigger than my stomach- but I am okay with not eating everything on my plate notwithstanding what my parents used to drill into my head. I have learned what works fine for me and what not to eat. I get lots of compliments from people who have not seen me sine the surgery and happy to accept them. I can wear the same clothes year after year and not have to maintain a wardrobe of assorted sizes and keep buying larger and larger clothes. I am still amazed when summer arrives and I fit perfectly into my capri pants. So happy about that. I do eat slowly when out with others and am often the last one eating my food but I do not care. I am doing what I need to do to be happy and honestly for me it is pretty easy. I do not crave food and do not have it popping up in my thoughts all the time. I do not feel restricted in any way and would never think of removing it as has given me a good life back.

I am happy to hear others who are doing well. You know losing 100 lbs is a lot so maybe do not put too much pressure on yourself. I still weigh over 200 lbs and every time I see the doctor she bugs me about losing weight. I say to her forget it. I am not interested in getting back on that diet roller coaster of ups and downs. I do not think about food all day and I do not want to count calories or weigh or measure anything. For me I feel this is my SET point if you will. The right weight for my body without trying to adjust it. My slimband is at the tightest I think I can have and it suits me. Just remember to use your self control to avoid really fattening things or have a smaller amount. Scrape leftovers off the plate. Just enjoy your life and for once think of other things besides when the next meal is coming. Hard but becomes easier.