So this is my first time posting and I have read alot but just wanted to know if this is normal! I had lapband on 02/03/2011 and I have lost about 37pds. I've had 1 fill already at the end of March. I am CONSTANTLY hungry! I drink no less than 100oz of water a day I work out 3 times a week with a trainer and 2 times a week doing strictly cardio(hardcore). I've gone from a 18-20size to a 12-14size so I know the last few months I've done well, I just terrified that with being hungry all the time that I'm gonna binge ,stretch my pouch and gain it all back. I thought the band was suppose to help you between meals and stay fuller longer but I am not experiencing that. I eat ALOT of protien and protein shakes as well. Anyone else struggling with this. Any suggestions?

Mmm lots of bandsters need more than one fill. Some dont need any, some do. For my part, ive been followed by a dietician and psychologist for a couple years to learn how to eat when you are actually hungry. It took years, but i finally got to feel it, and lost 50 pounds without dieting but cutting portions before being banded. I struggled many years from eating disorders and it ended in compulsions, thats why i became this size! I had to make sure i did not have compulsions before getting the lap band, and they stopped. Maybe read into it? There are couple books written on that, but all the ones i know are in french. I totally understand ur little "obsessions" right now and wanting to eat a big meal so bad!!

Just be patient, im sure it gets easier after a couple of fills or maybe even the next one.

The band is a lot of work, lots of mental work, and lots of ppl have told me they had to learn how to eat again, that

Sorry, some have told be that the feeling of being completly full( like christmas dinner full) is really different after.

Good luck

It sounds to me like you need fill #2. There is a simple soultion to this stress. Get another fill and get your band working.

It sounds to me like you need fill #2. There is a simple soultion to this stress. Get another fill and get your band working.

well said, may need even more fills but when you do have more fill you will feel a difference.

When you are filled properly the hunger will cease! Sounds like it's time for #2.

It's not about being full, it's about not being hungry. Gotta pay attention to your body! For me I'm NEVER hungry, I can't honesty say my stomach ever growls anymore. But, it doesn't mean I don't wanna eat. So it's hard.