After my 5th fill I am missing food.

Well I am much tighter than ever before. I miss food. I have always been able to eat about anything except bread, pasta, rice or potatoes and usually that was a choice, not a hard and fast rule. Well now the band is definately the one in charge. I have been concerned I am getting too tight. Really the problem is the AMOUNT of food I am eating. I only can eat about 1/2c. of food before I am DONE! Really done. Like another bite or so and I am PB'ing for a while. If I eat a cookie (I know I shouldn't and I don't all the time) I can only eat one and I am FULL! If I try to eat another I am PB'ing so it isn't WHAT I am eating. It is definately how much. I have been snacking more and not waiting to see how long I go before I am hungry.

I am looking forward to Monday. I do better about being more conscious about eating at work.

I am about a week out from my last fill. My fill usually hits it's peak at 10 days. So the next few days should tell me alot and tell me if I go back to Denver for an unfill. If I stay like this I think I will be fine.

I am losing again! That is AWESOME! I forgot how great that was since I plateaued 2 months ago. I have to admit though, after being so wide open for so long and then getting a big fill, for the first time since being banded.....I am starting to miss food.

a 1/2 c is about all you should be eating! I am where you were! I can eat whatever and as much as I want! It sucks, i'm not losing at all. I need a fill so bad, going in thursday! If you needed an unfill, you wouldn't be able to keep food or water down and you wouldn't be losing weight. Sounds to me like you hit your sweet spot.

The missing food thing is hard. I think it's head hunger, I'm definately there! I hate head hunger! Hang in there!!!!!

Ruth

I know it isn't head hunger. I know the difference. It really is missing the food. I think "Boy i wish I could eat that!" I watched my family chow on pizza. (my weakness) I don't miss it as much as I love losing weight, but I DO miss it! It used to be a joy in my day. Eating was something I enjoyed. Not so much now, but that is a good thing. I should enjoy running and having a great time with my kids! Good luck with your fill!

I'm sorry! I think it's a curve in learning! I miss lots of things, for me it's just bloody will power! I have NONE! lol

CONGRATS.....I gotten a fill yesterday (Monday Aug. 25, 2009) I hope I feel a big different.