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I do have another appointment soon and I plan on having another fill. Like you said I might not have reached the sweet spot. Milk? That's great because I love it! What kind do you use and does it really help?? Thanks

Well, I guess I mean it didn't get stuck and it didn't hurt. The chicken was all that I had and if I cut it up it would have been about a cup.

For example I made boneless skinless chicken cutlets on grill. I had 3 cutlets and I don't feel restriction or full. Why is this?

A cup of food sounds good but that doesn't satisfy me and the band is almost completely filled. That's why I'm having difficulty. I can have a good meal and be hungry in 2 hours even with protein. And I try to eat only when my stomach is hungry and not my head. Its a hard transition.

It most definitely is head hunger and the impulse to eat. I'm just realizing the difference between the two. I would like to start eating more protein if that Will help with the spurts of real hunger.

I'm only able to go 2-3 hours feeling satisfied. Will an increase in protein make me satisfied longer? Anyone with tips?

Hi. I'm pretty sure I'm almost completely filled. Having a hard time listening to my body I guess. So, having tuna, for example, and then nibbling on a sandwich would decrease my food intake?

I definitely have issues with food. Since I was banded in Dec. 2010, I have not lost more than 10-15 lbs. I am still able to eat as much as I did before the band, if I want to, without much discomfort. I really want to start to use this tool to its fullest extend and stop taking it for granted. For example, during the summer I like to eat fresh tomato sandwiches. I can eat 1 sandwich comfortably now and prior to being banded. Why? What am I doing wrong? Also have been counting weight watchers points and I am currently at 26. How many calories is this? I need help!!!!

Thanks. I'm pretty sure I am completely filled but will call Dr to make sure. I do keep a journal while using WW. I'm not perfect in my food choices but pretty good 95% of the time. And yes it is like starting over. I just thought I would have been more successful by now. Thanks again for your kind words.

I was banded December 2010. Lost about 10 lbs from that time to Summer 2011. Then I got pregnant. Pregnancy was wonderful and now I have a healthy baby boy. During pregnancy, I had all fluid removed and was recently filled up in May. Since then, I have been struggling... I'm starting to wonder if I made the wrong decision. I've been following weight watchers but used the new plan and gained 10. So, I switched over to the old points program and have been remaining steady. As for the lap band, I rarely ever feel full. I eat and then witthin an hour, I feel hungry again. I thought this quest would be a little bit easier considering I took the leap and had the surgery. I don't know what to do. Should I have band removed since it's not helping? Any diet suggestions? I can still eat the same amount that I ate before surgery... Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated... Thanks.

Hi everyone. I am surely a PCOS success story. I conceived my 2 daughters suing clomid due to PCOS. I was banded in Dec. 2010, and just found out that I am 2 months pregnant and I wasn't even trying. It just happened!!! I didn't even lose much weigh since getting banded but I can tell that my body has chanded some. So, keep trying ladies!

thanks to everyone with their feedback. I really do appreciate it. I will revamp again and see if it works.

Hi Debora. No, I'm not currently journaling my food but I just signed up for my fitnesspal.com. I just feel so disappointed. I'm starting to wonder if I have some underlying condition. Thanks for your feedback. I really appreciate it!

I was banded 12-8-10 and to this day, I have lost a total of 6 lbs. I'm ranging between 7 and 10 lbs. I'm really beginning to think I wasted my time and energy with this surgery. I watch what I eat and exercise 2-3 times a week. Something is wrong with me... So frustrated!

I feel your pain... I was banded in Dec. and I am still hovering around the same weight. I'm in the process now of tweeking my calories intake, water, and exercise. Hopefully this works.