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5 1/2 months in and hungry

I was banded Dec 28,2012 and have only lost 40 lbs. Last month I only lost 4 lbs when before it was going so fast. I hate to ever tell my business but I suffer from bipolar disorder and the meds were what caused my weight gain of 75 lbs in 5 yrs. I don't need a fill,I am already super cautious because I seem to get"stuck" pretty easily. Is the hunger just in my head? I used to not get hungry for hours and now I find myself grazing. Not gaining weight,just not losing as much. Any advice?

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I think that the only person who can tell you if you're having head hunger over real hunger, is you. The band isn't built for grazing; it's geared toward three small meals a day, keeping you satiated for a good four hours or more in between.

I would say, if you find that after a high protein meal, that you are getting "true" hunger within 2-3 hours, then you may need a small fill. The grazing isn't good with this surgery, so I think it may be a good idea for you to go in and talk with your doctor. It sounds like you just need to get back on track with the band program.

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