I have an appointment for a fill tomorrow but I just don't know if I need one. I can eat absolutely anything and not get stuck. And I'm talking huge bites of food. I go 3-4 hours between meals and I do get hungry but I just can't decide if its head hunger. i eat only 1200 cal per day and losing 2 lbs a week. Should i get a fill?stisticking to

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I would say no. If your going that long without eating then you are fine. I am three years banded and I still get hungry. I don't understand the concept that lap band patients have that they won't ever get hungry. Hunger no matter what weight loss surgery you have is the bodies natural response to needing food.

food isn't supposed to get stuck. The band isn't supposed to stop you from eating anything, it's not it's job.

It's supposed to keep you satiated on less food for longer periods of time.

Are you eating a cup or less of food per meal? 3-4 hours is right on the cusp of how long hunger should be satiated for, so if you do get a fill, I'd get small one so you don't accidentally go too tight.

Best wishes.

I have had 4 fills, am at 4.5 ccs in my band. I feel things are perfect. Not yet seeing the weight loss as fast as I want but still on track according to the dr. I'm going to sit here for as long as I can. I have had a couple stuck episodes but only because of my own stupidity. I haven't yet had a throwing up or pb episode and my goal is to stay that way. Since I don't feel much hunger (until after several hours and even then it's manageable) I feel like this is a good way to stay.

IMO don't get a fill until you feel like you can't handle what you've got anymore. Sounds like you're in a very good place

If you work out that the hunger is real hunger and not head hunger then that is an indication you may need a small fill. Best person to discuss all youre feeling is your fill person, based on what you tell them they will advise you if you need more fill.

You don't sound like you need a fill.

Food isn't supposed to get stuck. The band isn't supposed to stop you from eating anything' date=' it's not it's job.

It's supposed to keep you satiated on less food for longer periods of time.

Are you eating a cup or less of food per meal? 3-4 hours is right on the cusp of how long hunger should be satiated for, so if you do get a fill, I'd get small one so you don't accidentally go too tight.

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I took your advice and got a very small fill. Thank you so much for your advice! :-)