When Do You Know You Are Full

[bandedsheree 17]

Have a 5.1/2 filled band, done Oct 1st, not hungry much am have Protein Shake with flaxseed may be banana, almond milk, then later in day I am hungry, eat tuna with lemon dressing, and the 3 chicken drum sticks, and then mango and zero yogurt plus all my Water, green tea coffee that's just one day, is this to much food ??

[CarrieBrownsville 55]

Are you losing weight? If so, then maybe it's not too much. Try counting the calories on that list and see where it leads. That would be a better measurement of whether or not it's too much food.< /p>

[banditalovely 25]

use myfitnesspal to log all those things and check your calories. it sounds like what i am eating and i have lost 57 lbs. if you don't feel full you might want to talk to your doctor, but it sounds like you are making healthy choices, so you should be losing weight. are you?

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

I never eat more than a cup of food per meal and I also count calories. This helps me to monitor my intake considerably as well as assures me I don't eat too big a portion.

Keep in mind with the band, you're not supposed to be eating until you're stuffed full just until you're no longer hungry. Here's a good link to better explain it: http://drsimpson.net/fills/Lap-band-eating/lap-band-not-restriction/lap-band-and-restriction.html

[bandedsheree 17]

Thanks guys very helpful, I average about 2llb a week weight loss, long way to go yet on my journey , I am learning every day so a big thank you, I agree I need more Portion Control, i try to eat healthy, but i am not good at cal counting, I will be seeing my nurse for a second fill on 13th Dec, and a chat with my dietician