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2 1/2 Months Post Op and Hunger is knocking at my door?

JoJoNYC

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JoJoNYC    69

JoJoNYC
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It's been two and a half months post op and I've been feeling a lot hungry now than I have a few weeks ago.

Since my surgery, I am down 56 pounds with another 54 to go to my goal. All of a sudden, I'm feeling hungry and thinking of food all the time.

I eat no more the 1100-1200 calories a day and walk everyday about a mile and a half.

I am due for my 3rd fill later this week I just hope this helps because I'm getting scared and don't want to gain this back.

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lisacaron    5,075

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@@JoJoNYC don't worry you are doing great!! Go and get your fill and that will help you stave off the hunger. Sometimes it's hard to tell if it's head hunger or actual hunger, so I try to have something to drink before I reach for the food.

Sometimes for me I really need that "comfort" feeling of something relaxing, smooth and sweet. I have found that for me a nice warm cup of coffee with some sugar free flavored Creamer works wonders.

I will have a cup when I get off the road after work before eating dinner and it helps to take the edge off of that "I NEED TO EAT SOMETHING NOW" feeling. I usually eat lunch around 12-1 and don't get back home till 6:30-7 so by then I'm right at the edge and the coffee "treat" helps so much.

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JoJoNYC    69

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Thanks lisa

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Bandista    7,466

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I was glad I kept working closely with the surgeon for band adjustments -- as we lose weight things change. Also winter is tighter for me, etc. You are doing great and you're listening to your body. Way to go! To me the band is all about dimming the appetite. I don't keep a tight band but I need that appetite monster off of my back. That's what the band does for me and then I am in charge of making good choices.

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JoJoNYC    69

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@@lisacaron HEY IM i thinking about getting the lap band

I cannot tell you to go for it, that is a decision that has to be made within and with your doctor. For one, you have to see if your a candidate and two, it's a life changing experience.

For me, it was the best move I could have ever made. I am half way through with my Weightloss and off all my pressure, cholesterol and Water pill meds.

It was the best move I could have ever made.

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coachk11233    12

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@@JoJoNYC i seen two doctors already at mount sinai and ny presybertian the website says they do lap bands and i call they always confirmed it they told me they dont do it but they both tried to tell me to get the sleeve thats not what i want tho

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Bandista    7,466

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@@coachk11233 the thing about Lapband is followup with the surgeon's office for fills -- I really liked that accountability (for me 11 visits in the first year, two in second). Insurance companies and hospital admin are not exactly excited about that level of patient contact. A surgeon can do a whole sleeve in the morning it takes to follow up with lapband patients, right? Follow the money. I really wanted a band, I just knew it. My whole stomach is intact and this method works beautifully for me. Good luck to you!

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coachk11233    12

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@@Bandista the health care paying is not a issue just i know the sleeve cost more so thats what they want to do, he tells me its cost the same price i really dont believe him i spoke to my brother who is a MD he stated the sleeve cost way more and both doctors wanna do the sleeve , one doctor basically called me fat and lazy i had to tell him he doesnt know me from a can of paint i got 3 kids im very active i dont lay in bed i go to work every day he said sorry real jerk

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CTJohn    109

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While you're doing your research, check out NYU Dr Fielding and staff is great! 11 months and I'm down 96!

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JoJoNYC    69

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While you're doing your research, check out NYU Dr Fielding and staff is great! 11 months and I'm down 96!

. Dr fielding is one of the very best!!!!

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lisacaron    5,075

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@@coachk11233 that's great!! I chose the Lapband for many reasons vs. the sleeve or other surgery. You got some great advice from the posters above.

No matter what surgery you choose follow up and compliance are the biggest keys to success. If your in the NY area consider stopping by one of our local support groups!!

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CTJohn    109

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She is tops, too! The entire practice is terrific. And no, I'm not a paid spokesman :)

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