I was doing great until today, 25 pounds down, 17 of that from preop.. I think I hit lap band hell! I am hungry and don't feel much restriction. How did you get through it?

When was your surgery?

as swelling subsides, the hungry comes back....here is where you realize the first month is to let you insides heal from major surgery..adhere to the phases and stay hydrated...focus on starting amd making good habits/choices...its hard--dammit but it is...but it will get easier as each day passes..and in 6 months time, you will be telling something the very thing i told you....to hang in there

When was your surgery?

April 22

You've probably got a ways to go before your doctor will give you a fill; at least 3-4 weeks. I went through the hunger, but that didn't start until three weeks out. I got my first fill a little over 4 weeks out.

As Carolinagirl says, stick to your diet progression, and make healthy choices. If you have to have an extra Protein shake to stop the hunger, then do it. Whatever it takes to get through, but just stick to wherever you're at in your progression. As difficult as it is to deal with, they have it setup that way for a reason. My doctor told me flat out that the people who jump ahead with food, are the ones who end up having many issues with the band. You will get through it; MANY people on this site can attest to that :-)

Whenever I got hungry, I would grap another water or a diet hot chocolate. Hot chocolate has become a daily must have to me.

You can do this, its mind over matter right now.

Hang in there. You won't be sorry.

I was allowed grits, oatmeal, and broth on my post-op. So I pureed some soup and made it really thin and that was great. Maybe you should try a little soup?

At three weeks my hunger came back, but I counted every calorie and upped my walking, each week my calories were increasing slightly, I hung in there for another two weeks until I got my first fill. It was hard but if I can do it

anyone can. Good Luck.