New and trying to make the right decision

September 21, 2003

Hello everybody,

My name is Janet and I am looking into getting the Lap-band. I have not had an appointment yet, but have contacted CORI and they are sending me information. At this point I am only considering the band because the other operations look much to traumatic.

I have been told you don't lose as much with the band but I would be happy just losing weight successfully and keeping it off for more than a week!!!

My biggest question with the band is: Are you really hungry all the time after you have had it done?

Thanks for reading,

Janet

mello_one · September 21, 2003

I too am hoping to get an appt. with CORI centers. I spoke with Lisa who checked my insurance and told me it covered at 100% I am relieved and happy about that. I am planning to attend a seminar in Belleville this weds. the 23rd. Good luck.

Alexandra · September 21, 2003

Hi Janet,

I think that when you hear people say they are "hungry all the time" you're hearing people who ared just recently banded. There is definitely a stage--just after surgery but before the first fill--when hunger pangs return with a vengeance. But it's OK to eat when that happens!

Post-restriction, as I understand it, hunger really diminishes dramatically. I've noticed even now that when I'm done eating I stay full for a lot longer than I used to pre-band. I get hungry--I'm human, after all--but it already takes a whole lot less food to answer that need.

Keep asking questions!!

shellyj · September 22, 2003

alexandra is right! alot of us were banded in august an all are in the same stage!!! pre-fill and hungry! i am also eating alot less. more like a 'normal person'

i am looking forward to the 1/2 cup restriction though!