I have to say that I still have many overeating issues. I know the band works on the physical aspect of becoming fuller faster and keeping the portion size small............but my head is still fat and I am still craving sweets and wanting to overeat.

I am a July 21st bandster. Have lost 35-38 pounds to date and feel great, but my band is loosening, my weight fluctuating, and I need a fill. My bad snacking and overeating habits are sneaking back.

Any advice would be appreciated, otherwise I am just a-complaining here. I am also hoping that my fill Oct 23 might help a bit....

Also thinking of hypotherapy???

Anyone?

You'll do better when you get your next fill....that first one usually doesn't do much for anybody.

The thing that helped me at that point (and still does) is using a really good Protein drink that I like....now I would just as soon have a good Protein Delight or Matrix shake as a Dairy Queen milkshake. It satisfies the sweet craving as well as the actual hunger. But makes sure you are using one that is designed for bariatric patients (lo carb, hi protein), not the kind designed for athletes, body builders. (bariatriceating.com carries good stuff).