Hi everyone!! I am fairly new here. I just had surgery on 2/25 and I am looking to loose 120-130lbs. I have been overweight my whole life. I have tried all of the diets but my problem was that I NEVER felt full. So far the lapband has been great. I am in the "Mushy" food stage currently and I am starting to feel a little hungry after I eat. I am hoping that this is because I have had no fills as of yet. I see the Dr for my first follow up 3/11 and I will ask him about it. I have 2 wonderful kids - 19 and 16 years old and I am engaged. I am hoping to make great friends on this site to go through this wonderful journey!! :thumbup: Please fee free to contact me with any tips you may have.

Hi and welcome Melissa. You are probably getting hungry because the swelling in your tummy from surgery is going down now. Until you start getting fills, it is very likely your appetite will return to what it was pre-band. Many people even gain during this period. What is important to remember is that now is a time for healing, not dieting. Once you reach proper restriction, you will find that hunger goes away and the weight loss will start.

We are glad you are here and look forward to getting to know you as you go through your journey.