amvg85

I also have the same problem. I had my band placed in Dec of 11. I have lost 30 lbs and now seem to be staying around 244 and 247, which is so frustrating. And like you I can eat anything. I was hoping this band would be my "road block" which it has so far but the last month has been horrific. I feel hungry I eat and then I question if it was head hunger. How do you know the difference and if it is head hunger how do i bypass...strategies?!

Had a fill done a month ago (which was my first and kind of a traumatic experience). I followed what I was supposed to do but within a week I was feeling hungry rather quickly I now find that I can eat almost anything and it doesn't bother me. I know I am physiologiclly hungry but I think I am head hungry to and I don't bypass that feeling, I give in. I need to make an apt to go back to my surgeon but I really don't want to because I am staying at the weight I was last time I saw him...any ideas? I've lost 30 lbs and want to continue to go down not have had a pointless surgery....

I had surgery done in the am...got there around 6am and was discharged at noon...pain at incision site not bad at all but the gas sucked...I went for multiple walks to get rid of it...just keep walking! I felt so amazing after...I was surprised! I had it done Dec 19 and have lost 35 lbs...still 100 to go! Good luck!

So, I decided I need to a little help in dropping this now extra 120 lb. I went for a Nutrition, Psych and Lap Band (Realize) consult. I thought it would go faster, but apparently my insurance sucks. They want me to prove I have been to the Dr 7 times in the past 2 years (consecutive months) where my weight was recorded and discussed weight. So, I hurt my back in May and went to Occupational Health (I got hurt on the job)-we descussed it but those people get weird about providing you with help. I am pretty sure I saw my Primary in June and we always talk about weight (he has known me since I was 6). Then in July I went to a Neurosurgeon, again, weighed, discussed how to improve my pain---exercise, lose weight---DUH! August...I think I went to my Primary, I have an apt with him on Monday to hash out the details of this. I am hoping he will be able to assist me in getting all the paperwork in place. Then, September is covered, because I went to the Bariatric Dr. Then I just need Oct, Nov, Dec and then maybe I can have the surgery in Dec or January. I am really excited...and scared! But, I am using this time to try and wrap my brain around eating better. Smaller portions, healthier food, not drinking fluids while I eat and eating more protein...I hope they approve it! I need help!