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I've had my lapband for almost 6 years and have always had a problem with getting enough liquids in. It doesn't matter when I drink, before, with or at anytime after a meal (30 minutes or 2 hours) I almost always feel hungry again. It does not matter how much restriction I have. I have had the same problem whether I follow my surgeons 30 minute rule or not. Does anyone else out there have this problem and if so what do you do? Simone

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This is the first time I've seen this complaint?

Why do you have a hard time getting all your liquids in? Do you not drink because it makes you hungry?

What about your restriction? Do you ever get stuck?

One more! Have you spoken to a nutritionist? A good bariatric nutritionist may have seen something like this and could advise you?

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My restriction is in what I would consider the green zone so I don't get stuck very often. I have a great deal of trouble eating meats but pretty much anything else eaten carefully is okay. I have spoken to my bariatric co-ordinator and she doesn't know what causes me to be hungry all the time when I drink. She suggested to come on the forum to ask if anyone else had this issue. I will have something to drink not even giving it any thought and very quickly afterward I will start to feel hungry. Then I will think "Oh yes, I had a drink" It has been a problem for me for several years. I've just learned to avoid liquids until just before I'm due for my next meal.

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IMO, only a nutritionist would understand why washing out your pouch would cause hunger? Of course it would be nice to see if someone else on the forum has ever experienced this?

I'd recommend you start a new topic with the same topic wording, but post it under the general weight loss forum. That way, you'll expose your post to all WLS members? Maybe it has nothing to do with the band and your pouch? It sure puzzles me.

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I've far more often had the sensation of 'hunger' then drinking Water & resulting in being not hungry again for maybe 20-30 minutes.

No idea what your situation might represent. Hope you find out & tell us all.

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