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I too have this problem, but I eat sugar free popsicles. I know I am really not hungry but I just want to eat. I do not sleep at night despite medication I take. I usually can't sleep until around 3:00 am or later. My husband is out at 10:00 pm Sometimes I have to get up and do a workout. I spend a lot of time working out on my Total gym sometimes 1 or 2 am. I sometime take another warm bath when I want to eat.

btrieger: You are doing so good Congratulations! Cheri

You will be hungry probably untill you get a few fills. I starved for the first month and after first fill I really have not felt hunger again , 15 months later I could go all day and not eat . . . as I do not get hungry. I have a few times but it is not good for you. . .stalls your weight loss. Hang in there it get so much better. Cheri

Too tight!

Just wait till you get in your forties ladies then everything is just “the change” go home and rest. Hate those words!

Even Slimfast has a high protien not too bad or Muscle Milk is good too.

I prayed for you! Hope all goes well! Those can be painfull Cheri

Anyone going to the OH WLS Conference this weekend in Houston? A couple of us that I met on this message board are going it is suppose to be fun! Cheri

ObesityHelp.com is coming to Houston Texas, November 5th and 6th! Due to overwhelming requests, we will be welcoming back Dr. Garth Davis and MaryJo Rapini of TLC's Big Medicine, Bariatric Chef Dave Fouts and author Dr. Connie Stapleton as our main stage speakers! Each of these speakers will be presenting new and exciting talks that cover a wide range of issues like bariatric surgery, plastic surgery, insurance issues, healthy dieting, exercise and rebuilding your relationships after weight loss.

I think that is normal, pain should go away in a few more days if not call your Doctor, everyone is different and has different pain levels. But sounds normal to me try not to over do it. Cheri

In 15 months I have hardly ever felt hunger. Sometimes if I am busy I can go all day and not eat. But I do not reccomend that ... we all need our protien. I do not know if everyone has that or not. I was hungry before my first fill but after that none. I only have 3.8 ccs in a 10cc band. It is so nice not to have hunger . . . but the head hunger or emotional hunger is a different story

Go to a support group with other people who are banded. Read, research online and asked your surgeon for more details if you need them. There are some good books out there. But do not believe everything you read use wisdom. Cheri

Try drinking something hot before you eat. I drink coffee every morning as my band is too tight in the morning and drinking something hot before you eat makes it easier. Try some coffee or hot tea. Sometimes I have to do that before I eat a meal or take my meds. So sorry you are having so much trouble. I think that is a something we all are afraid of. Cheri

Some people from my support group have and they like him. I used Dr. Hagar Spivak in Houston and he is great too Cheri

Hang in there a little later is better that not at all. Also a great way to kick off a new year. Cheri

You should be so proud. I always wanted to be a runner but for some reason I breath wrong. But would like the feeling of accomplishment. Keep it going should really help with your weighhtloss. Cheri

I say be honest, but you can explain that when you meet with them. Going to the bathroom at night will not keep you from getting WLS. Cheri

Go back and let them remove a tiny bit more. A lot of people have no fill at the time of surgery. You can always have it put back. It is a must that you can drink, you should have no troubles drinking. Cheri

Sounds like you might have to look for a good support group outside the house. There are support groups everywhere or just start your own. We did here. We all met on this website and got together about 6 of us and we still meet many month later. It really helps to be around people who really know what you are going through. Cheri

You need to find a way to reduce the stress in your life. If your life is just going to be stressful . . .get some counseling to learn some coping skills to deal with all the stress you are dealing with. Are you chewing really really well and eating slowly? Cheri

Drinking alcohol on a regular basis is one of the reasons listed as who should not get the band. Not that you said you did. Cheri

Don't go back. It was the hardest thing I have ever did to give up diet coke but I did cold turkey. I still miss it. Put a drink in your mouth keep it a minute then spit it out, you will not want it anymore. It is not good for you or your pouch. I am still looking for something to replace it 15 months later still have not found it. Nothing as good as diet coke!! Some people drink it but my doctor and many doctors say no way. Cheri

No candy but a lot of suger free popsicles. I can not stop eating them. Right now am sitting in front of the heater eating one. I have to have them every night. It has become a very bad habit. I think sugar free candy is okay as long as you check the carbs and it does not trigger your craving for more sweets or carbs Cheri

Are you working out?

So glad things are going good for you Bob! Great post . . . from the heart. Cheri