Question

djw6171 · 06-30-2008, 06:17 PM

I am still waiting for my surgery date but I have a question. Does the lap band really make you not feel hungry? I have read success and horror stories (people gaining weight, etc...) and I am wondering if it is worth it. I love healthy food, fruits and veggies and chicken but I always eat because I am always hungy and I feel like I would do great if there were somthing to make me not be hungry but now I am wondering if this is it? Help!

raedelicious · 06-30-2008, 06:38 PM

Yes and no...It helps if you have restriction. I used to be hungry (pre-band) 2 hours after meals. Now I am hungry 4-5 hours after I eat. I also don't eat much, so yes for me. I am needing another fill because I am getting hungrier sooner and my portions are a bit bigger.

ajoneen · 06-30-2008, 06:39 PM

Deanna,
for me yes it is worth it. I don't have the greatest restriction(I could eat large portions. I don't) Hunger wise it has been great. My last fill really took care of the hunger between meals. I can go 4-6 hour without needing to eat. Sometimes I make myself sit and have a meal so I won't be hit with cravings and/or over eat. Head hunger is another matter. Sometimes when I'm bored I think I'm hungry. But I'm getting a handle on that too.

Good luck!

Kalipso2 · 06-30-2008, 07:03 PM

you will get hungry... the band won't stop that... everyone gets hungry eventually BUT you'll go longer periods of time between eating. you'll eat less and get full faster.