DebbieC1970

I had a .5cc fill on January 24th. Was good for about a month, not hungry for about 4 hours between meals. Now for the past month I feel like all I do is watch the clock to c when it's meal time. I'm still watching my calories and Protein, and workout 4-5 days a week. But I feel like the weight I lost this month is purely because of that, because I am sooooo hungry. Have a Dr appt on Monday thank God. Has this happened to u?

We should have a moob off. Would make a interesting thread, with pics of course.............

The technical term for these is Moob.

Totally normal!! Some days r tighter than others. I go with shakes and Quest bars on those days, mushy foods also. Hot liquid helps. Good luck!

U won't feel full. Measure 1 cup of food, Protein first. Eat every 3-4 hours. Don't eat more than that, for now u r on a diet. Make good choices is fine, but u need structure.

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Awesome! Congrats Debbie.

Awesome job!

congrats girl !!!!!

GREAT JOB isn't it fun...Ilove it

That is INCREDIBLE!!! Way to go!! You SHOULD be proud!!

3 month weigh in, down 46lbs!!! I don't weigh myself at home, so I was sooooo happy to c that!!! Its amazing to c all my hard work paying off FINALLY!!!! Eating right and working out with the band work!!!

3 month weigh in, down 46lbs!!! I don't weigh myself at home, so I was sooooo happy to c that!!! Its amazing to c all my hard work paying off FINALLY!!!! Eating right and working out with the band work!!!

3 month weigh in, down 46lbs!!! I don't weigh myself at home, so I was sooooo happy to c that!!! Its amazing to c all my hard work paying off FINALLY!!!! Eating right and working out with the band work!!!

3 month weigh in, down 46lbs!!! I don't weigh myself at home, so I was sooooo happy to c that!!! Its amazing to c all my hard work paying off FINALLY!!!! Eating right and working out with the band work!!!

3 month weigh in, down 46lbs!!! I don't weigh myself at home, so I was sooooo happy to c that!!! Its amazing to c all my hard work paying off FINALLY!!!! Eating right and working out with the band work!!!

3 month weigh in, down 46lbs!!! I don't weigh myself at home, so I was sooooo happy to c that!!! Its amazing to c all my hard work paying off FINALLY!!!! Eating right and working out with the band work!!!

I completed my first half marathon this weekend! I ran it in 2hrs 42mins and if you experienced that wind and saw those hills you'd be impressed. I impressed myself. It's been one amazing victory after another. I love getting fitter and healthier. Wouldn't change my band for anything.

Just because you can eat more doesn't mean you should. The band's job is not to physically stop you from eating anything. Portion Control and good food choices will always be your job.
Have a look at this link, it will help: http://drsimpson.net/fills/Lap-band-eating/lap-band-not-restriction/lap-band-and-restriction.html

It's been 6 months since surgery. I'm down 50 lbs and I have never been so happy! Even though its been a slower process the only regret I have is that I did not do this surgery sooner! I thank God daily for giving me strength and always being by my side through this process. I also am up to running 6 miles. Loving life❤

Thanks!! I c my Dr Monday. Ya'll are always so helpful

I've had the band for 3 1/2 yrs now and I've been hungry everyday since day 1. A very small portion of food fills me now, since getting restriction at my 3rd fill, but I'm hungry soon afterwards. I guess thats not so true, it's about 4-5 hrs before I'm truly hungry again. I snack. I have 1/2 banana with PB, a cup of Soup, a small bowl of popcorn, etc. My dr recommends 3 meals with no Snacks, but I've found it helps me eat less at mealtime.
So, yes, it's normal to be hungry. The band is sposed to help you to eat less food, not make you less hungry. At least, I was told it was....
Good luck!
Marci

It will take time for you to understand the difference between hunger and cravings? Cravings can be just as consuming as real hunger and the more you think about eating, the greater the craving. It took me over a year to tell the diff.
Being hungry does not equate to weight loss. If it's true hunger it's just your body giving you signals that it needs nourishment. I doubt it helps to burn more calories and if it does, it's miniscule. You lose weight(fat) because you burn more calories than you consume.
It sounds like you're in "Bandster Hell". Most of us have been there. It will go away once you get that fill that provides you the satiety signals to get you through the day.
tmf

Yes...in the begining as soon as my Doc would walk into the exam room all smiles and say your down 3 lbs...Id be only by the grace of God...because Im starving all the time !!!
When you hit that green zone.....you will see what all the hype is about...and why some call it the sweet spot
My doc explains it like this....as the fat around your bellie shrinks the band gets looser....makes sence to me