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Acid reflux can be "silent" and not cause too many of the traditional symptoms, like heartburn, but gnawing hunger can be a symptom of GERD.

I revised to RNY and lost all my remaining weight quickly and easily. I still suffer from silent GERD occasionally, and sometimes it still presents as rumbling hunger deep in my belly. Getting back onto my PPI or sipping Gaviscon takes it away, and really helps me understand how much acid can affect what feels like hunger.

Not sure if this is what's happening for you, but might be worth asking about getting onto a PPI and seeing if that helps.

I had my lap band in 2009 also. I lost from 280 down to about 220 and leveled out at about 230. Of course I was never happy with the weight loss. My port was always flipped so fills were a nightmare. Fast forward to 2014 when I started having uncontrollable GERD. Everything got stuck, had horrible acid backup at night. I threw up almost daily. I finally started researching revisions in 2015 and found a doctor I was comfortable with and began a conversation about getting the lap band out. He sent me for a scope and said the lap band had to come out. He said he would revise me to RNY while he was in there if there was not too much damage from the band. Fortunately for me he was able to remove the band and revise to RNY. I spent two days in the hospital and came home without any complications. It has been two years and I am so happy I had the surgery done. I knew I could not continue to live the way I was. I was miserable all the time with the food getting stuck, throwing up and acid backup. Today I weigh 160, wear a size 8 pants and a small top. It was the best decision I ever made for myself. I just wish I had done the RNY the first time. To answer your question, no you will not be hungry all the time. You won't be hungry at all if you decide to revise to RNY. I had NO hunger during the first 12 to 18 months and I still don't unless I don't follow my plan. Talk to your doctor about your alternatives and make the best decision for you. Good luck!

I had lap band surgery in 2009 and it never has really helped me lose weight. At best, it has kept me at the same weight I was when I had the surgery.

My problem is I am constantly hungry. I can eat a full meal and be hungry again in just a few hours. I try to eat several small meals a day but I end up being hungry constantly all day long. So this makes me always want to snack on things in between meals.

I have an appointment in 2 weeks for a fill (which I know is probably part of the problem) but I plan on asking my doctor about removing the lap band, or replacing it with something.

My main question for those who have gone through this is will I be hungry all the time after the band is removed? Because if that is the case, I might as well leave it in!

Thank you in advance for your guidance and support.

Julie

No, I am not sure if he will be able to do it when he removes my band. If he can't I will do it in a second surgery. Thanks, for asking I will talk to him at final consult.

Thanks,

Nancec