I want to EAT EAT EAT!!!!

[wrknmom 0]

So this is my first time posting and I have read alot but just wanted to know if this is normal! I had lapband on 02/03/2011 and I have lost about 37pds. I've had 1 fill already at the end of March. I am CONSTANTLY hungry! I drink no less than 100oz of Water a day I work out 3 times a week with a trainer and 2 times a week doing strictly cardio(hardcore). I've gone from a 18-20size to a 12-14size so I know the last few months I've done well, I just terrified that with being hungry all the time that I'm gonna binge ,stretch my pouch and gain it all back. I thought the band was suppose to help you between meals and stay fuller longer but I am not experiencing that. I eat ALOT of protien and Protein Shakes as well. Anyone else struggling with this. Any suggestions?

[Elie936 1]

Mmm lots of bandsters need more than one fill. Some dont need any, some do. For my part, ive been followed by a dietician and psychologist for a couple years to learn how to eat when you are actually hungry. It took years, but i finally got to feel it, and lost 50 pounds without dieting but cutting portions before being banded. I struggled many years from eating disorders and it ended in compulsions, thats why i became this size! I had to make sure i did not have compulsions before getting the lap band, and they stopped. Maybe read into it? There are couple books written on that, but all the ones i know are in french. I totally understand ur little "obsessions" right now and wanting to eat a big meal so bad!!

Just be patient, im sure it gets easier after a couple of fills or maybe even the next one.

The band is a lot of work, lots of mental work, and lots of ppl have told me they had to learn how to eat again, that

[Elie936 1]

Sorry, some have told be that the feeling of being completly full( like christmas dinner full) is really different after.

Good luck

[Humming Bird 275]

It sounds to me like you need fill #2. There is a simple soultion to this stress. Get another fill and get your band working.

[mousek 4]

It sounds to me like you need fill #2. There is a simple soultion to this stress. Get another fill and get your band working.

well said, may need even more fills but when you do have more fill you will feel a difference.

[HeatherinCA 10]

When you are filled properly the hunger will cease! Sounds like it's time for #2.

It's not about being full, it's about not being hungry. Gotta pay attention to your body! For me I'm NEVER hungry, I can't honesty say my stomach ever growls anymore. But, it doesn't mean I don't wanna eat. So it's hard.