Thank-you...I needed this. I have forever wondered, "why me, it's not my fault, I am so tired of being on a diet and the sadness of feelings for being so out of control with my weight". Why am I fat? Maybe it is a virus that just got into my blood stream and has only 3 times in my 52 years of life EVER been in control. Or maybe it really has been all about volume of food, high-fat/high carb foods, no exersice, very little water ever (but 8-10 diet cokes a day) and a stressful busy life. I just now am realizing the difference from feeling hungry and realizing that I am just thirsty. I have learned more about why I have always been fat in this past year than I ever had and I thought I knew it all before I was l banded....ha ;o) The Lord is so good and He has allowed me a second opportunity to have the desires of my heart . . to learn to eat more normal and get toward a normal size. I thank Him everyday for my band and His love to me.
Always,
Judy

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My 1st band: 4/29/04 (LapbandVG -77lbs @ 9cc) from Duke WLS (Durham, NC) after 30 mths out (-77lbs BMI= 27) on 11/3/06 = 100% LEAK (pinhole defect at the intertube of band); so after 12mths +40lbs, self-paid for band #2. My NEW APs band: on 10/17/07 w/ BEST & WORLDCLASS Dr. Voellinger (Charlottle, NC)...+2hr op but not even brused. [As of 5/23/08 fill to 7cc in APS: 206/174/150]. BMI=28
Deut. 31:8 "...do not be discouraged." ...but at times like these, what a trial.