Hi there and Happy New Year to all. I haven't written in a while. I was doing really well with the weight loss, portion control and all, but now... I get hungry often! I have to work very hard at not eating more than a portion. My surgery was on Dec. 2 and I've lost 27 lbs. My Dr. doesn't give the first fill for 2 MONTHS... I was scheduled for Feb. 2 but just found out they will be away and now I have to wait til Feb. 11..... it's going to be a long week and a half. I'm still very happy with my decision to have the lapband. Up until a couple of days ago, when the hunger started up, I felt very much in control of my eating - can't wait until my fill.

I am not banded yet so I can not understand what you are going thru. Yet..

I get banded on the 6th of Feb.

Did you do a pre op diet? If so what did you do for the hunger pains then? Do you find drinking Water helped with the pain before?

Hope things get better for you.

Julie

Hi Julie-

surprisingly enough, my pre-op diet went well. It was like following weight watchers not a liquid fast like some people have to follow!... I'm thrilled with my decision to have the LapBand...I just need to get my first fill!... best of luck to you, I'm sure you'll do great!

motivated, I had my first fill at six weeks. At my four weeks check-up I was starting to feel hungry and was worried about eating more than I should and stretching the pouch area. (My plan allows for three 1/2 cup meals and one light snack). The NP told me to keep my meals under one cup and to add a 4th 1/2 cup "meal" heavy on protein (ie. tuna, Greek yogurt w. nuts & high fiber cereal added, egg w. cheese, etc). This really made a huge difference, and I was able to hold on until my first fill. I don't know if your doctor would allow that, but it wouldn't hurt to ask if you feel like your hunger is getting out of control.