Question on Being Full

[sparky1582 4]

I was banded almost a year ago. I have never felt full for more then 3 hours or so. I have always factored in Snacks into my daily diet. I lost steadily, now maintaining a 107 pound weight loss. I often eat 6 times a day. I snack on things such as beef Jerky, almonds, cheese sticks. Good luck in your journey!

I'm with vlp--a three-hour stretch is pretty darn good!

I really have learned that "full" is a completely different thing now, too. Instead of "full," I'm simply "not hungry."

I have to second and third Betsy and vlp. I had my 2nd fill yesterday(No issues this time!) which brings me to 6cc in a 14cc band and have found I eat 1/2 to 3/4 cup(total) of food and I am full for 3 to 4 hours. Not stuffed but like Betsy B said and I'm not hungry. I also eat 5 to 6 times a day but I eat 3 small meals and have 3 to 4 Snacks a day. I snack on natural almonds, yogurt, a slice of cheese or Protein bar. I am NEVER starving but I do get hungry. It is so cool to be learning the differance. I have lost 38 pounds since 8-15-10

It has taken over 40 years to put all this weight on and it is gonna take some time to loose it.:eek:

Edited November 6, 2010 by sparky1582

[LapNYC 3]

I would actually argue that you need another fill. I've only had two, but I'm definitely not hungry after three or four hours (although it's starting to creep back a little). I'd agree with some others that you should step up the Protein a little. I cheat sometimes (with a cookie or something) but never have rice or Pasta as part of a meal. Most of my skinny friends tend to have Protein and a vegetable for dinner and since carbs don't always work well with the band anyway, I decided to follow suit.

Best of luck to you! I really think you'll know your sweet spot when you see it.