pmorgan

I was banded on 10/18/07, four months. During that time I have lost 35 lbs, but most of it was during the liquid pre and post op stage. I have lost very little after "regular" eating began. I have the biggest trouble with "head" hunger. But I also never feel full....it is either stuck and about the vomit or nothing. I am not as hungry on an hour by hour basis as before, but when I do get hungry I have trouble becoming satisfied. Any ideas? (I've had 1 fill on Jan 2 and lost 6 of the 35 lbs since then.)

I too had my first fill on 1/2/08. It was 1.5 cc on a 4 cc band. I am watching my food intake and only eating 1/3 of what I used to eat. I'm eating solid protein first and very little carbs. But I've gained a pound!! I also never seem to be full. Occasionally if I don't chew things up enough or if I take too big a bite, I get that stuck feeling, but I never seem to be full. I need some helpful suggestions too. Please reply.

This is my first visit to the website. I am 14 days post surgery and feeling pretty good. I have just started my mushy food stage and am loving the variety. I am VERY nervous about gaining back what little I've already lost. I'm curious. At this point (without having a fill) the band isn't really obstructing anything (right or wrong)? But I'm not really having alot of hunger. Is this normal? My biggest problem is that upset stomach feeling in the evening and the bloated feeling that builds during the day. Any suggestions? cautiously optimistic:rolleyes: