I was banded at the end of July 2010 and am down about 35lbs after 4 fills. Everything is/was going great 3 days ago. I have been hungry, hungry, hungry. It's just like it was right after surgery. The hunger gets stronger when I eat. What in the world is going on? I haven't been eating the best the past week or so -- the holidays, so perhaps I haven't had enough protein? Anyone else experience this intense hunger after being banded for awhile?

hi!

there are lots of things that effect your band....it is a Fluid thing, so as you lose weight, and your body changes, or you get sick or have your cycle, yeah, the band can get tighter or looser. it sounds like you need another fill though...I would start there, and yes, get rid of your carbs, and up the Protein.

It totally sounds like you are not getting enough protien! When I did not get enough protien, the next day I would find myself hungrier than normal, and wanting to snack or graze! Just remember the golden rules......protien, protien, protien, exercise and water!

Good luck, plus now that I think about it when I fell off the protien wagon, I remember just laying on the couch all day feeling like I wanted to sleep, and had slept more than 8 hours the night before....really wierd!

Sounds like it's time for a fill. Even a very small one may make the difference. Hunger = need for a fill.

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According to my surgeon: If you are eating 4 oz meals of high protein, NOT DRINKING for 15 mins before and 60 mins after eating and you get hungry before 3-4 hours.....it's time for a fill!

I agree it could be time for a fill. Remember the closer you are to restriction fills are normally small; so don't think that you will get like 1 CC and then be two tight. It could be that you've lost weight round your stomach and now the band is lose. Remember we have fat everywhere! I've always been a musical person and in college had a vocal scholarship. I've notice as I've lost weight I absolutely have more breath support: can reach higher notes and hold them much longer. Is that a non scale victory?