Feeling Full Vs Stopping Eating Vs Satisfied... When Are You Done?

[Sal58 4]

I am so glad I got the chance to read this now. I am just getting through day 3 post op. Still not hungry but this information has been so helpful. It gives me something to think about when I get to the solid food stage. Right now I dip a teaspoon in some thin Soup, let it drip off and then just eat what is left. Can manage about 4 spoon fulls right now. Right now everything is uncomfortable.

[vwd11 0]

After reading this thread, I see that I may need to recommit to allowing the LB to help me. I was banded on 10/19/2011 and have not had any restrictions. I can eat mostly anything that I want and for the most part I can eat at a "normal" rate. Sometimes if I eat to fast, I do feel some discomfort in my upper chest. I have only lot about 29 lbs since my surgery, but that was mainly after the first few week. Since late Nov, I have been hovering around the same weight. This plateau is frustrating and the "no restriction" thing is killing me. I lost quite a bit of weight prior to surgery using myfitnesspal and exercise. Thus, now I am questioning having gotten the band in the first place.

But I think I am going to recommitt and try eating slow. I did at first, but once I saw that I could eat without any consequences, I just kind of forgot about the chewing thing and eating slowly. I haven't gained weight, but I also exercise quite a bit and would like to see at least some minimum weight loss and not just maintaining.

Thanks guys. Here's praying that I get back on the track to sustained weight loss.

[adorkbl 156]

It took me a LONG time to listen to my band. I don't think my head was 100% in the game. I did really good for the first 6 months until I had my gallbladder surgery and then a port leak. Then I let everything go. I stopped following the rules.

The last few weeks I have re-committed and am actually LISTENING to my band. I am consistantly losing 1-2 pounds a week. I stopped eating out. Completely. I measure and weigh my food. I use smaller plates. I eat 3.5-4oz of dense Protein (usually Salmon) and 1/2 cup of green veggies (usually asparagus). And I stop. Sometimes I want more. Sometimes I feed some to the dog. On those nights when I can't eat as much, my "stop" signal is tightness in my chest, runny nose, hiccups, or I sigh. If I don't chew my first bite well enough I get stuck and slime.

It is AMAZING the difference when you slow down and follow the rules. A month ago I was eating out ALL the time with hubby, drinking with meals, eating waaay too much. I had the same fill level as I do now, but was eating around my band. I didn't want to deal with it. I didn't want to stop eating those foods. I didn't want to stop eating ice cream.

If you follow the rules your band will make itself known. I never get that full in the gut feeling. It is more of, I'm not hungry anymore. I evaluate each bite... Am I eating this because I am hungry or because it tastes good and I want more? Hopefully someday it will become less concious and more natural.

[2muchfun 8,927]

VW- I was banded a month after you and only lost 12 lbs till the 6th of April. After this last fill I'm feeling more restriction and I had an appointment with my nutritionist. She pointed out some issues I have and like adorkble I wasn't following the rules either. I've lost 8 lbs since 4/6/12. . I'm on fire again. I still can eat too much and I think I'll go in for one more small fill.

It does sound like you should consider a fill? And talk to a dietician or nutritionist who understands the lapbandster needs?

[cleescruggs 13]

This is all very informative. Thanks, today I had a challenge with lunch time. I am only 12 days out of surgery and have lost 10 lbs but today was the first day I had my 3oz of Soup and took 25 minutes to eat it and was still hungry. I waited 30 minutes later still hungry, then I started drinking Water aftr the 30 minutes and within 2 0z of water I became full. Go figure, I don't understand that. Well anyway I was wondering if LBT Addict can give me the name of the Protein Drink at costco. I shop there regularly. Also Im not good with the computer and would like to know how you get the tickerfactory thats under your name on your signature. Thanks.

[Jen75 33]

It's called Premier Protein. Comes in chocolate and vanilla. Not sure about strawberry. I make smoothies with mine and add Peanut Butter and yogurt to up the Protein. I do not know how to do the ticker thing. Sorry. Best of luck!

[cakelly73 28]

Tickerfactory.com, then create your weight loss ticker.. then copy the code that is under your newly made ticker, and paste it to your "signature" in your profile.

[cleescruggs 13]

Thank you so much for the information!

[cakelly73 28]

nice ticker!

[Allison0927 329]

Excellent thread very informative!!! I have been very successful but must admit I could make this much easier on myself if I concentrated on the basics such ss slowing way down and chewing better. Great reminders in this thread!

[achiever2012 1]

I had to set a timer to understand what the meaning of "slow down" means. I am four months post-op with 3 fills and my third fill rocked my world. It wasn't until I set the timer on my phone one day at work that I was able to eat and not end up with the pain and gas that is unable to come up. I had thrown up at least 4 times and I knew that I had to change something. 5 min is the best for me at this point for meat and other solid food. Soft stuff like greek yogurt I don't have to wait as long. Drinking shakes and Water is not a problem at all. I don't usually eat anything solid until about 10:30 or 11:00 am. coffee is it until then.

[Sal58 4]

I am still trying to download my TickerFactory I created but still not working. When I go into my signature portion of my profile and copy the string it still just shows up as the string and not my ticker. Sometimes it won't let me copy directly into the signature area and I have to use that BBC code box. Just not sure which one to select when that comes up. Is this too confusing?

[cleescruggs 13]

Just wanted to know what is the average time for your first fill. I was filled during surgery and the doctor told me 6 weeks later, well the doctor is going to be out of the office for 2 weeks and I received a call moving my appointment up 2 weeks. So I will be 8 weeks out for my fill. This is my 5th week and I am starting to feel like I need to eat more. I don't get full on my 1/2 cup of food but I am sticking it out because i've still lost 25 lbs in 5 weeks. Should I call and try to get in now or wait out the 3 more weeks and just use what willpower I have to try and lose more weight the next 3 weeks.

Thanks

[2muchfun 8,927]

Cleescruggs, No average time. Sometimes you need to be aggressive with these docs or their staff to get a fill when you want one. I'd insist on it but be aware that your doctor knows what it looked like inside your body and if he feels like you need more time to heal, agree with him. But call the office and ask to be scheduled.

BTW-I had my first fill at 5 weeks

tmf

[cleescruggs 13]

Thanks, I think i'll call in the morning!