This may sound kooky but???

Blonde.Moment · June 17, 2005

I'm getting my first fill next week, so I'm wondering if its going to help. The past week I feel full at the top of my stomach but the bottom still feels empty and gurgles from hunger, is this normal? Will the fill help with that?

Stacy

porclndoll · June 17, 2005

My dr said that the gurgles in the bottom of your stomach isn't hunger its digestion....you only "feel" hungry at the top of your stomach, thats where all the sensors are to trigger your brain that your either full or hungry.....I don't think the fill will stop the gurgles from happening....the fill should help you feel fuller longer...

the best me · June 17, 2005

Blonde, the only thing that concerns me is, what if you don't need a fill? If you are full up top and empty in the bottom, you must be restricted, right? Do you NEED more restriction? How's your eating going? What's your daily food intake like? Are you hungry? hmmm, let us know!

Remember, too tight is not a good thing.

Blonde.Moment · June 17, 2005

I feel some restriction and get full quick, but then I feel hungry an hour later, I can pretty much eat anything but I've stayed away from starchy foods, and I've given up my Diet Dr Pepper addiction. The one thing I haven't done, is fruits, I have been putting off the grocery shopping hehehe I hate it!!!! But I plan on doing that this weekend making better meal plans.... /shrug I dunno but I feel hungry more than I think I should.

Blonde.Moment · June 17, 2005

oh well, i dont know why i did this im getting pretty depressed

La_madam · June 17, 2005

My dr said that the gurgles in the bottom of your stomach isn't hunger its digestion....you only "feel" hungry at the top of your stomach, thats where all the sensors are to trigger your brain that your either full or hungry.....

Very well said, this is exactly what I was told by my Dr. but could never explain it as good as you just did.

this is exactly why Iam going in for a re-fill. I need that switch turned off. When I was filled at 2.5 that switch was off most off the time, now with no fill, it is constantly on. It is amazing when you hit that right level of restriction, the switch goes off. Maybe there is truth to the "sweet spot"

It is so different going from 2.5 to nothing.

I'llsucceed · June 18, 2005

Watch your drinking - if your drinking at all after eating (you should wait 1 hr) it could be forcing your food down through your pouch to quickly. Just a thought.

the best me · June 18, 2005

oh well, i dont know why i did this im getting pretty depressed

Why you did what? Get banded? Girl, you JUST got banded! Give it a minute! You are in this for the long haul and you CAN do it. Each person has their own journey. Each person goes through the experience differently. You have hit a "down" stage, but you will get it figured out and move forward, and lose your weight! Let us know what's gong on. You have loads of support here, and a wealth of experience and ideas and suggestions and advice. USE IT!

You are not allowed to get depressed for more than a day. Or two. But that's IT! Put a smile on and get this figured out!

I'm giving you a banana just so you will smile! :banana