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With healing comes hunger?

By Drake alp

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I had surgery 6.24.10. I've had a really great experience and am very glad I took this step, although I was really questioning myself right before my surgery date. Just panic I guess. I started pureed food this weekend. Really glad to have something that requires a bowl and a spoon! I did the pre-op diet for 19 days and then the liquid post-op diet with no cheating (really proud of myself - never imagined I had that will power!) Anyway, today is the first day that I feel my hunger is out of control. I've lost 24 lbs since 6.5.10 and have been journaling what I've been eating. I'm following the doc's orders to a tee but the 2 oz. at a time of food is not filling me up. I am watching the clock for 60 minutes when I can eat again. Wondering if my stomach healing and the swelling being reduced is giving me less 'restriction' naturally and that's why I am hungry?

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    2excited

    LAP-BAND Patients

    I had mine on 6-21 and I feel hungry OFTEN! This started Friday for me. And I can eat just about anything since there is no restriction. I unfortunately tested that this weekend! I am still eating WAY LESS than I ever ate before and I have not had any sweets. I lost 19 pounds as of last fridays weigh in but I have a feeling now that I am on soft foods this week the scale will go up. When is your fill? Mine is the 21st!

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    imaluckydog

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Wow, I remember those days like they where yesterday!! Yes your hunger is real. Those of us who have been at this for a while now call it HEAD HUNGER. Drink your fluids in between meals it may help and as you have done follow the rules to the LETTER. Your attitude sounds GREAT! This is key. Stay positive and Happy the pounds will melt away. I have lost 103 pounds in one year and I had no idea it would go so fast. Best wishes if you have any questions I may be able to help. imaluckydog

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    Drake alp

    LAP-BAND Patients

    @2excited - 19 lbs - way to go! I have my fill around 7/26. I am seeing the dietician tomorrow and excited to do that - she's wonderful at helping me figure out why I'm having cravings. Usually her suggestions take care of it so I hope that will be true tomorrow!

    Funny how I was so hungry yesterday and today I am doing really well. I'll take it though!

    @imaluckydog - Thanks for your encouragement! 103 lbs WOW -- I wanna be YOU in a year! It's so motivating to hear from others who have been successful. I will take you up on the offer of questions - I'm sure I'll have some!

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