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I just want to add that the majority of us did not know when we started this journey what it meant to be satisfied verses full. The only way I have learned is by measuring my food so I know when to stop. It has taken me a very long time to recognize what it feels like. I also am constantly learning what foods satisfy me better then others and what foods trigger head hunger. For me these are mostly processed foods, high sugar or foods with sugar alcohol. It is a mental challenge as well as a physical one. There is no such thing as a miracle cure or an easy fix.

My theory is I most likely will have it. There is nothing I can do to prevent it so I try really hard not to worry about it.. You wont really know until you lose a lot of weight. Focus on weight loss.

Please remember that everyone is different. I know people that haven't had fills and don't have to be as strict on chewing and are losing way faster then me and I know the opposites. Unfortunately we all have to figure out what is right.

I just want to add that the majority of us did not know when we started this journey what it meant to be satisfied verses full. The only way I have learned is by measuring my food so I know when to stop. It has taken me a very long time to recognize what it feels like. I also am constantly learning what foods satisfy me better then others and what foods trigger head hunger. For me these are mostly processed foods, high sugar or foods with sugar alcohol. It is a mental challenge as well as a physical one. There is no such thing as a miracle cure or an easy fix.

Please remember that everyone is different. I know people that haven't had fills and don't have to be as strict on chewing and are losing way faster then me and I know the opposites. Unfortunately we all have to figure out what is right.

I just want to add that the majority of us did not know when we started this journey what it meant to be satisfied verses full. The only way I have learned is by measuring my food so I know when to stop. It has taken me a very long time to recognize what it feels like. I also am constantly learning what foods satisfy me better then others and what foods trigger head hunger. For me these are mostly processed foods, high sugar or foods with sugar alcohol. It is a mental challenge as well as a physical one. There is no such thing as a miracle cure or an easy fix.

I just want to add that the majority of us did not know when we started this journey what it meant to be satisfied verses full. The only way I have learned is by measuring my food so I know when to stop. It has taken me a very long time to recognize what it feels like. I also am constantly learning what foods satisfy me better then others and what foods trigger head hunger. For me these are mostly processed foods, high sugar or foods with sugar alcohol. It is a mental challenge as well as a physical one. There is no such thing as a miracle cure or an easy fix.

I'm truly sorry you feel this way. I'm also sorry you didn't receive helpful information before you got the band.
But you need to realize that would be the case no matter which WLS you choose- band, sleeve, or bypass- they are just tools. It will always be up to you to make smart food choices. It will always be up to you to control yourself so you don't over-eat. You can over-eat with any of the surgeries if you want to. In fact, this is exactly why we're seeing so many band over bypass patients- because they've chronically overate and stretched their pouch. The same happens with the sleeve.
And btw, the majority of bandsters do not have throwing up episodes. In fact, vomiting is very dangerous with the band and should be avoided at all costs. Most of us never have them unless we're ill.
I understand what you're saying about eating beyond satisfaction. A lot of us have done this chronically before WLS. Myself included. There is a very popular saying around here "the band goes around your stomach not your head". That's because while the band can greatly help deal with the physical aspect of hunger it can't change our unhealthy head habits when it comes to food.
You have an amazing tool at your disposal. Why not learn to use it rather than giving up before you even start?
Best wishes.

I believe you probably could use a fill but I also believe you're not eating like you should if your eating large bites, not chewing and eating too much. Slow down, look for the satiety signals and then evaluate if you are still hungry or just craving food? And you really need to read the article from Dr Simpson that Missy posted for you. You don't seem to understand how this all works. Here are some other aids to help you understand this process:
Part 1 part 2 Part 3 Part 4

I have to admit I read these threads and I get confused, because the band absolutely helps me with Portion Control. In that I feel it 'kick back' when I have had enough and if I don't stop, it will hurt, I might throw up and that's not a good thing.
So I think it's a miscommunication of terms here. The band is supposed to help you feel satisfied faster, and keep you satisfied for longer, but you CAN ignore that and keep eating, and if you're restricted, it MAY hurt you if you try to keep going. You really don't want it to hurt you though, because at that point you're risking damaging the band.
But I'm a slow learner. I hit that point a few times. And what great aversion therapy that was! Even now, eating my mushy scrambled eggs, I've stopped as soon as I got that first sign of the 'soft stop'.
So if it works like it's supposed to, your band will eventually get to the point where you'll feel that 'soft stop' after not much food at all, and it will keep your mind off food for hours after. That's how it worked for me. But I really did have to have those 'YOU'VE EATEN TOO MUCH' kick in the guts episodes too to understand what my band was saying.
BTW I think you need another fill.

After I get all my Water in my treat is a 20 oz low calorie gatrade. I put in freezer and make it slushy. It is my eve treat!!! Only 45 calories for entire bottle.

My theory is I most likely will have it. There is nothing I can do to prevent it so I try really hard not to worry about it.. You wont really know until you lose a lot of weight. Focus on weight loss.

After I get all my Water in my treat is a 20 oz low calorie gatrade. I put in freezer and make it slushy. It is my eve treat!!! Only 45 calories for entire bottle.

For me, the chewables seem to work better. I also agree with walking walking walking then walk some more.

Please remember that everyone is different. I know people that haven't had fills and don't have to be as strict on chewing and are losing way faster then me and I know the opposites. Unfortunately we all have to figure out what is right.

I can tell you this- you didn't gain weight from eating 1200 calories a day. It's simply not possible because at 1200 calories a day because you're still in a calorie deficit. Plus, slight fluctuations in weight are very normal and expected.
I eat around 1000-1200 calories a day. I find if I eat less than 1000 calories a day my weight loss slows considerably.

How much and how fast you can eat has nothing to do with whether or not you need another fill.
It's about satiety. Can you go at least 4 hours on a cup or less of food without hunger? Then you probably don't need another fill. If not, then you may need another one.
Read the link I posted above. "Restriction" isn't at all what band patients think it is.

That's a big misconception. The band isn't supposed to physically stop you from eating anything. This is exactly why it's so important to stick to band sized portions. When you hear Portion Control, it's about feeling satisfied after a band sized portion, not making you stop eating.
The band is there to allow you to feel satisfied on much less food for longer periods of time. Have a look at this link, I think it will really help: http://drsimpson.net/fills/Lap-band-eating/lap-band-not-restriction/lap-band-and-restriction.html

For me, the chewables seem to work better. I also agree with walking walking walking then walk some more.

i just prefer ground turkey its healthier. dont think i would have a problem with hamburger just a choice i make.

i just prefer ground turkey its healthier. dont think i would have a problem with hamburger just a choice i make.

it could be the change in what you eat. i felt terrible stopping sugar and caffein. The best thing you can do is to continue to drink Water and work on increasing. Any major changes in nutrition can give you withdrawl symptoms.

quitting smoking and carbonated drinks. still a challange on the smoking part.

i just prefer ground turkey its healthier. dont think i would have a problem with hamburger just a choice i make.