I am perplexed. Today is my first day of eating real food. I feel hunger pain. I eat some pretty descent size portions, but even after eating still feel hunger pain. I never had that even before the surgery. My problem prior to the surgery wasn't as that it took alot to satisfy me. The problem was I kept eating because it taste good. Also, what's with the weird feeling in my side after eating?

Your profile isn't filled out, so you could you please tell us when you were banded?

I am perplexed. Today is my first day of eating real food. I feel hunger pain. I eat some pretty descent size portions, but even after eating still feel hunger pain. I never had that even before the surgery. My problem prior to the surgery wasn't as that it took alot to satisfy me. The problem was I kept eating because it taste good. Also, what's with the weird feeling in my side after eating?

eating pretty decent size portions and continue to eat because it tastes good is not a good thing. the band eventually will help how much you can eat but its up to you now to use portion control. just because you are able to eat alot, does not mean you should.

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I was banded over a week ago. I am not eating just because I can. I am eating descent size portions but feeling hunger while eating and even for awhile after and just grinning and bearing it. I thought for the first couple of weeks there was swelling that gave some restriction. I am just not used to feeling hunger before, during, and after eating.

Everyone is different, and while some do have decreased hunger after surgery, some are very hungry. Let's face it, liquids just don't help you feel satisfied most of the time.

Also, keep in mind it's not uncommon for your tummy to make hunger noises without being actually hungry after being banded. It's bit weird trying to figure out what you're feeling at times.

Hang in there

Thanks. It did go away after awhile. Just getting used to it all I guess. I lost 21 lbs since the surgery and just really don't want to gain it back.