Is anyone out there in "The Green Zone?"

[catlover602 85]

Does "The Green Zone" really exist? I am about 2 months post-op with 2 small fills. I watch what I eat, and I am thankful for my lap band. But there are days when I get hungry an hour or two after I eat... I stick to Protein and count calories. What I'm asking is, will there really come a day when I will have a meal and then be satisfied for up to 4 hours until my next meal? It sounds hard to believe considering the struggles I am having. Thanks.

[CTJohn 109]

I just got my fourth fill. After the third fill, I lost 16 lbs. Prior to that, 1lb! I told me doc then that I felt like I was on a diet and the band wasn't working. He said it will -- and I'd know it.

Well, it happened. Am I in the green zone yet? Don't think so.... But getting closer.

Hang in there!

[sylvia45 29]

Does "The Green Zone" really exist? I am about 2 months post-op with 2 small fills. I watch what I eat, and I am thankful for my lap band. But there are days when I get hungry an hour or two after I eat... I stick to Protein and count calories. What I'm asking is, will there really come a day when I will have a meal and then be satisfied for up to 4 hours until my next meal? It sounds hard to believe considering the struggles I am having. Thanks.

. How much have u lost in 2 months ?? Just curious

[Kitt3000 757]

Yes, it does exist for some of us. On the way to it, lots and lots of things and habits are examined, changed, discarded, new behaviors and thoughts to replace them. I hope you are one who gets to the green zone, it may take a few more fills, I've seen as high as six on this site before, some providers do more at a quicker pace than others. Try to really focus on what you are learning along the way, I'm directing that right back to myself as well. :-)

[B-52 7,113]

It certainly does, and I have happily been there for almost 3 years now without a single problem.

Getting there was the most frustrating, but once I was, and I learned how to cope with it, everything has been clear simple sailing.

[Corridor72 518]

The green zone does exist and you will get there. It may take some time and patience but you will get there. It took 7 fills for me to get there. I am quite happy where I am now. I can eat a very small meal, mostly Protein, and be completely satisfied for several hours. Some days, I don't even really get hungry. This thing really does work!

[catlover602 85]

. How much have u lost in 2 months ?? Just curious

Including the 2 weeks pre-op diet I've lost 50 pounds. My tickers are current. I update the weight after every doctor visit/fill. My next dr/fill appointment is on the 25th of this month. I also walk 5-6 days a week. I'm happy with my weight loss, it's just the hunger I have been experiencing between meals. thanks.

[catlover602 85]

The green zone does exist and you will get there. It may take some time and patience but you will get there. It took 7 fills for me to get there. I am quite happy where I am now. I can eat a very small meal, mostly Protein, and be completely satisfied for several hours. Some days, I don't even really get hungry. This thing really does work!

Yeah!! Thank you.

[catlover602 85]

Thank you.

Yes, it does exist for some of us. On the way to it, lots and lots of things and habits are examined, changed, discarded, new behaviors and thoughts to replace them. I hope you are one who gets to the green zone, it may take a few more fills, I've seen as high as six on this site before, some providers do more at a quicker pace than others. Try to really focus on what you are learning along the way, I'm directing that right back to myself as well. :-)

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

I'm narrowing in on green but not quite there yet. However I do have many many days where I am completely satisfied four hours between meals. If. If. If that meal was high in Protein and if. If. If it's not head hunger messing me up. For example I had lots of head hunger this month. I know it because real hunger feels different. Real hunger starts with a grumbling in my belly and a gnawing empty feeling and funny enough is not always accompanied by appetite. Head hunger is edgy antsy I gotta eat something even if I just ate something five minutes ago. It's restless and has nothing at all to do with satiety or nutrition.

We will battle head hunger forever. I'm learning tools to fight it. I'm just very grateful my band truly helps with the real hunger.

Edited September 8, 2014 by JustWatchMe