Common Experience?

[smmiley27 5]

Hi group,

I was wondering if anyone else has experienced the following: If I eat a fairly large meal (but not to the point of pain and/or vomiting), I stay full for about two days. In those two days, I eat next to nothing (because I am just not hungry...something I never knew before). However, I will make it a point to at least drink a Protein Shake or eat a bit of Protein in those subsequent two days because I know it is not good to go a few days without eating. So my question is, does this happen to anyone else? Do you remain full- or at least very minimially hungry- for a few days after a big meal? It just seems to weird to me but I'm still learning to adjust and understand this band. I'm only 6 1/2 months post op and not yet at the "sweet spot." Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[Summerrain 520]

Hi there, when you say very large meal what are the quantities?

We are all told one cup per meal. I know if I have gone beyond this point when not in greenzone I've been uncomfortable but not where I haven't felt hungry for a few days.

I personally would think it better to eat every day, set up a healthy routine, rather than a big meal then hardly anything for a few days.

I can go for up to six hours between meals but then normal hunger appears but never a few days unless of course I'm sick.

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

I would have to know how big a meal are you talking? It is not good to skip eating for days. I would suggest consistent smaller meals.

[smmiley27 5]

I do usually eat small meals. When I eat a large meal, it can be up to three cups of food or more. Keep in mind, I still have no restriction and I have no idea what my "green zone" is, what it feels like, what it's going to be or when I'm going to get there. I do know though, that three cups of food (on a day when I'm eating a lot), is still a whole lot less than what I would eat before the surgery. Also, since I don't have any negative effects after eating this amount of food (no reflux, back/stomach pain, vomiting, feeling of something "stuck"), how do I truly know it's too much (aside from the quantity)? Keep in mind, since I don't yet know what restriction feels like, I don't yet know how much is too much. But back to the original question, is it uncommon to then not be hungry for a few days? Thanks for your input. I appreciate it while me and my body partake in this science experiment! :-) I know I will get there!!!

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

Check with your dr but mine would say You shouldn't be eating more than 3oz of Protein, 1/2 c veggies and 1/4 carbs at each meal. If you can eat 3 c of food you need a fill.

I cannot answer your question because I never ate that amount of food thus far since being banded ... Even before restriction.

[honk 780]

The only time I've ever been gone a couple days about eating was when I had the flu and I was not at all hungry. I agree with other posters just because you can eat more then a band size meal doesn't mean you should. My nurse told me 3 ounces of Protein and then probably half a cup of vegetable and a quarter to half a cup of fruit per meal.