Is this how the band feels?

[Blondie638 98]

Im only 3 weeks out or so but i get this weird hunger but im done eating feeling. Is that how it works?

This sounds weird prob but its like when im done eating my meal. my bottom stomach is hungry and empty but i get that weird burp ( i assume telling me im done) and ive gotten stuck for a second before at that moment so i stop eating.

But does anyone know what im talking about? Am i doing something wrong? Eating to fast or something? I dunno what this is. Lol is this how the band works?

[lekanto 50]

That sounds like my experience (I am three months out). I'm still working on translating my stomach's new signals. I agree that "lap-band full" does not feel like "full-full."

[2muchfun 8,927]

Burping is one of the signals that you've had enough food. If you're getting stuck you're probably not eating small enough bites or not chewing enough? I assume you're eating solids?

[Tomander 614]

When I eat I feel full but not "stuffed"... I usually eat just over a cup of food.

It sounds like you need to chew just a bit longer.

I take bites the size of my baby finger nail and chew a few times and make sure I finish what I have in my mouth before I take my second or third bite.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

[Blondie638 98]

Thanks for the advice

Shortly after i eat. Even as soon as i stop eating im still hungry. It feels like the lower stomach is empty. Is that normal?

[Cooper123 93]

I think that being only three weeks out you still haven't had your first fill and therefore you have very little or no restriction yet. I think it is normal to be hungry during this period but the good thing is that it will get easier as you get your fills. Good luck and hang in there.

[2muchfun 8,927]

Most people cannot feel their stomachs. You're most likely in "bandster hell" and will be till you get that fill that gives you enough restriction to feel satisfied.

tmf

[cheryl2586 3,053]

Hiccups, burping, shoulder pain are all signs you are full. Unfortunately the bottom of your stomach will always be there and has to learn it is no longer going to get large amounts of food. You might still feel hungry but as you lose and your stomach shrinks it will catch up to your band and you will stop feeling like that.

[barry10282 9]

Im only 3 weeks out or so but i get this weird hunger but im done eating feeling. Is that how it works?

This sounds weird prob but its like when im done eating my meal. my bottom stomach is hungry and empty but i get that weird burp ( i assume telling me im done) and ive gotten stuck for a second before at that moment so i stop eating.

But does anyone know what im talking about? Am i doing something wrong? Eating to fast or something? I dunno what this is. Lol is this how the band works?

Hi Blondie, your doing fine this is all normal. I was banded on Dec 17. Just chew, chew, chew and eat slowly, when you feel full stop eating. When I have a stuck episode it starts with heartburn then sliming and then sometimes throwing up. I hope I have helped... Barry

[SkinnyCubanChick 150]

Everything you are feeling is normal. You are definitely in bandster hell. It is ugly but bearable. When you get your first fill you will see a difference. Right after surgery you have much restriction all due to swelling, but within a few weeks the swelling goes and you feel like you can eat much more and swallow without chewing so much. You might even complain that the scale doesn't move and maybe gain a few pounds, but when you get your first fill you will start to lose quickly again. I got my first 3 ml fill Monday and I have lose 5 pounds since then. It does get better! Hang on!

[MaWeav52 1]

I am about in the same time frame you are in. I am also trying to figure this out. I have been worrying that I have done something wrong and wrecked the banding some how, because I can eat more than I thought I would be able to. I eat it and feel fine then my stomach starts to hurt. I don't feel full. I know I eat too fast and I should chew more. Thank you for yor post. All the replays helped me too.

[Blondie638 98]

Cuban chick that is EXACTLY whats going on!!!! U explained it word for word. I have gained 3 lbs but haven't posted it on here bc im so embarrassed. I can basically eat anything right now. And you called it bc for a few days right after surgery i was never ever hungry. Now im hungry all the time. I know i should be chewing my food more but i forget some bites and it still seems to go down fine.

Thank you so much for posting that! U literally described what im going thru exactly thank u!!

[2muchfun 8,927]

Everything you are feeling is normal. You are definitely in bandster hell. It is ugly but bearable. When you get your first fill you will see a difference. Right after surgery you have much restriction all due to swelling, but within a few weeks the swelling goes and you feel like you can eat much more and swallow without chewing so much. You might even complain that the scale doesn't move and maybe gain a few pounds, but when you get your first fill you will start to lose quickly again. I got my first 3 ml fill Monday and I have lose 5 pounds since then. It does get better! Hang on!

Don't be so sure? It took me 4 fills to start to lose weight and I've seen many more that took more than that. One fill did nada for me. IF, she's lucky, one fill may give her some restriction but there is no certainty of this.

tmf

[kershe 3]

Cuban chick that is EXACTLY whats happening to me too omg gain 3lbs one months after surgery.hungry all the time.I just hope that everything will change after my first fill.thanks everybody for all u support

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[tjmiller 37]

Thanks for the advice

Shortly after i eat. Even as soon as i stop eating im still hungry. It feels like the lower stomach is empty. Is that normal?

I know exactly what you mean. I get full and then like a half an hour later my lower stomach feels "hungry." It doesn't make sense but I am learning that is how it feels but it is not a signal that I need to eat. I wonder if it is just the tummy juices churning as the food hits the bottom?