Is this a normal occurance?

[aromer55 0]

Hope you are all doing well. Before I got my last fill of .5cc I had 10cc. I was able to eat pretty much anything in moderation. I hardly exercised due to my busy schedule. Now that I'm at 10.5cc I can eat much more, I'm also feeling more hungry. I also started exercising more. To my surprise I have gained 5 lbs. WHAT GIVES!!!! Has this happened to anybody? I go in for another fill on the 16th. Even though I'm able to eat more I cannot eat certain foods because they are starting to get stuck more frequently. I'm feeling confused. Advise would be greatly appreciated.

[bevanfranks 0]

That has not happened to me specifically, but I do know that somtimes I feel like I can eat a lot more than other times. In order to keep myself on track, I eat out of small containers (so my food is measured 1 cup at each meal). My Dr says to eat that amount slowly (giving your stomach time to trigger the full sensation), then stop eating. Even if you THINK you're still hungry. If you stomach isn't growling, you are probably satisfied.

If you still feel hungry after 30 minutes, maybe you need a fill. Sometimes I think I'm more hungry in my mind than in my stomach!

Also, exercising helps me to feel less hungry.

Are you waiting an hour to drink after eating? What types of foods are you eating? That's another thing I've noticed-- some foods help me to feel full much more than others.

[aromer55 0]

Thank you for your reply. That does make sense, I will give that a try.