Since my lapband is empty now, i feel normal. I can eat whatever I want too. It's hard having physical hunger but i want to learn how to control it before I go in to restart the filling process

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You probably already know this but continue eating like a Bandster and consume your protein first and make sure you stay away from processed foods. jmo

That is a hard issue for us veterans. The ability to enjoy some items we have not had in years is very tempting. I do understand the scale is not kind to us when we are not restricted. Wondering how long you will go without a fill? Please keep us posted.

I am working with a small fill, but it seems to expand in the mornings.

Best of luck !

Since my lapband is empty now, i feel normal. I can eat whatever I want too. It's hard having physical hunger but i want to learn how to control it before I go in to restart the filling process

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I find drinking more Water really helps. Just set a goal for the amount of water u want To drink it will take ur mind off the snacking

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After all these years, I thought I knew how to do better than I did. I gained 7 lbs in 11 days. Yikes! I was not stuffing myself. I ate lots of big salads I had missed. A few desserts, certainly not 3000 extra calories on 7 days!

I just don't feel I get a fair deal on calories in / lbs on dept.

I've since had a fill and am back to around 1000 calories a day and have dropped the excess, but it made me really think about the future if my band doesn't work. It scares me after 9 years!!! Still!!!

Have you had much success? Julie

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Yes I feel successful. I am a size 10-12 and was not that size in high school. I eat well and work out and try the amount of water.... Some days are better than others .... But all days are better than my 250+ days.

We all need to feel " normal". Whatever that is to us[emoji171]

How about you ginger? Do you feel successful?