Question:
I had lapband Nov. 11, 2008, I've lost 35 pounds, I can eat Everything and anything

and I'm still hungry. I've had 2 fills (6cc). Does this sound normal? I try to keep my portions under control.    — thelady3 (posted on February 4, 2009)

February 4, 2009
If you are losing weight, you're doing great! My doc said the lap band does not magically make hunger disappear. The band is a tool to help control portion size. If you are not doing so already try the following: 1. make sure not to drink liquids 30 min before, during or after a meal 2. Drink tons of water when allowed between meals 3. concentrate on protein food first before veggies 4. regularly take a good multi-vitamin and 5. reduce the use of liquid calorie meals like cream or regular soups, protein drinks with higher carbs or sugars,etc. Sticking to more solid meals should have your pouch feel full and eventually you will be able to overcome the feeling of both real hunger and "head hunger". Good Luck and God Bless.
   — Amy C.

February 4, 2009
I had lap band surgery on 6-6-08. So far I have only lost 25 lbs so you are doing great. I ask my Dr. if I was one of the few patients that didn't lose that much weight and he said no there were others like me. I am cutting out all carbs until I start to lose weight again. Good luck and we will get there one day. Susan
   — susangielda06

February 4, 2009
Just because you can eat everything doesn't mean you should. I haven't had lapband, I had bypass and I don't dump and get hungry. I just choose to eat the right things. Good luck!
   — shackett0426

February 4, 2009
I know the feeling. I have my band on 12/22 and I have only had one fill and I can't seem to get full.....
   — Nicole Wilson

February 5, 2009
I don't know what a fill is. But I can tell you, just because you had surgery to lose weight, the old habits don't just disappear. If you're not already in specialized psychological therapy, you may want to consider it. I'm one-and-a-half years out, down to 150# from 300# and still struggle with cravings and urges. But therapy is helpful and support groups very encouraging. You don't have to do this alone. Good luck to you. Barb :)
   — blbthompson

February 6, 2009
Congratulations on your success to date. My suggestion is that you keep track for what you're eating and make sure you are getting protein at each meal, and if need be as a snack. Monitor your portions and most importantly, slow down eating - spend 30 minutes enjoying your meal time - - all three meals. If you're mindlessly eating, it won't matter what surgery you had. Good luck.
   — Monte57