Boy...there are a lot of adjustments to make after having this surgery! I mean -I knew all about the small bites, chewing well and stuff. I guess the head hunger vs. real hunger is a biggy. I must say that I am only just now starting to feel hungry in between meals. At first it was more that I wanted flavor and texture, not that I was hungry. I am FINALLY on normal foods but I have noticed that I have been getting a little bit of an upset stomach after I eat, especially in the morning. Also, I have added back two protein shakes a day since they seem to keep me full longer and I don't mind the taste. I guess for me it is safe until I start eating with my stomach and NOT my eyes. I also have to- have to -have to -have a small snack between lunch and dinner otherwise I feel like I could eat everything in sight including the pets! And do it without taking small bites or chewing well. Good thing I go for my first fill in five days. Hope I will feel some sort of restriction.

I completely understand. I just got on solid foods-3 weeks out, and my tummy is like WHOA! but it is ok. Gas...that is huge--never had issues with it before, so hate it.

the hunger...it is eat your arm hunger. I eat my 'meal' and in 2 hours I am hungry again!. I too use the EAS low carb shakes, 2 a day, moring for sure. Helps me not want to jump up and have a bagel! lol I have to wait 4 weeks to see if they will fill me at that point....so for now, good food choices, and chew chew chew! ha ha.

But I have lost 34lbs so...trying not to whine about it.

I am three weeks out and starting to get hungry between meals. I lost 11 lbs at my first check-up but none on the second check-up. I was very angry, because I was only eating the 4 oz at bkfst lnch and dnr. But my doctor said I lost 6% fat. So I agreed that that was good.