ChickenLady 8 Posted May 27, 2013 I had my first fill a week ago & I have not figured out how to tell when I'm full until I'm in pain. I eat very slowly, chew very well, take small bites & all that. It takes me about 20-25 min to eat. I have been focusing on my stop signal & nothing noticeable has happened. 1 brianb reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeywife91 106 Posted May 27, 2013 I either "sigh" or "hiccup". Also, make sure you're measuring everything. If you're eating the correct amount, you shouldn't reach the point of being in pain. I learned this lesson all to well But to clarify, I don't always sigh or hiccup. So measure, chew chew and chew. 5 Debbie3sons, Victoriana, DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703 Posted May 27, 2013 I agree, measure your food so you run less of a risk of accidentally over eating. When you pause between bites, ask yourself "am I still hungry?" And if the answer is no you're done. Remember, when eating with the band eat until you're satisfied not full. 5 I love lucy lover, Debbie3sons, labwalker and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHEZNOEL 4,061 Posted May 27, 2013 I will sometimes get a bit of a runny nose when I am up to my limit. Everyone is different. Listen to your body and always stop before feeling FULL, cause that will creep up on you. 2 PrettyThick1 and Debbie3sons reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zinhaa 363 Posted May 27, 2013 I would get a runny nose as well. There are so may of them. I agree with the others. Measure. Don't eat until your" full". It the amount you measured then be done. Your soft stop may come and go and change with each fill. Good luck. wendy 2 Debbie3sons and PrettyThick1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MumtoJackson 5 Posted May 27, 2013 I will sometimes get a bit of a runny nose when I am up to my limit. Everyone is different. Listen to your body and always stop before feeling FULL, cause that will creep up on you. I never realized it until you said this but that's me too!! 1 PrettyThick1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labwalker 1,177 Posted May 27, 2013 After three fills my band isn't tight enough for me to get into much trouble if I eat past when I think I should stop. I know I've overeaten in the recent past, so I am very careful to count calories and Protein intake, and to stop when I have the slightest feeling of being full. I think everyone is a bit different, depending on where their band fill is at, and for other reasons. 2 ANewMe428 and PrettyThick1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Debbie3sons 1,936 Posted May 27, 2013 I get the feeling I am going to choke so I sop I also have got the hiccups but mostley I feel like I am going to choke so I stop , but it took me 5 fills some people don't get fills and know the feeling and some have had a couple of fills or a few so just do what you think is best for you and yes measure ur food and REAlly chew till it's like mush and take your time eating , it's hard to do as we live in a fast pace world but take your time to eat. or drink and for me I don't drink but MAYBE take a small sip or 2 and not gulp or it will all come up and that is NOT a good feeling at all. 3 PrettyThick1, ladyjordan and CHEZNOEL reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angelize 50 Posted May 27, 2013 thats so funny,i get a runny nose also! thought i was the only one!!! 1 PrettyThick1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChickenLady 8 Posted May 27, 2013 When everyone says to measure food is there a specific amount max per meal? My doctor gave me a calorie limit for the day but not for each meal. I eat about 2oz of meat & maybe 1/2 cup if veggies if I can get my meat down. What amount does your all docs suggest per meal? 1 PrettyThick1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeywife91 106 Posted May 28, 2013 Typically its 3/4 to 1 cup of food per meal, but check with your doctor. 3 brianb, ChickenLady and PrettyThick1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taylor1989 131 Posted May 28, 2013 I hiccup but thats normally after I went to far :/ 1 PrettyThick1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GuyMontag 1,264 Posted May 28, 2013 Put your fork down in between every single bite. 1 ChickenLady reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANewMe428 125 Posted May 30, 2013 This is a great post. I seem to stop myself but feel like I can eat more. I have had one fill of 3.5cc an I informed my dietitian & i've been scheduled for fill #2. I've never felt restrictions thus far. It will be 2 weeks since fill 1 on june 3rd & that's when fill 2 will be. Lord I hope I have restrictions cuz I can eat what I want (minus breads) without problems. I know when I go in the scale will say I've gained in 2 weeks even though I count calories & exercise. 1 ChickenLady reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Victoriana 10 Posted May 30, 2013 The proper way to chew is to chew until you have almost nothing to swallow. After 15 or 20 minutes, if you have not finished your plate, leave it. That should be plenty of time to eat what your body needs. Remember, we are used to seeing portions that are waaaaay out of proper. We can he very healthy on almost no food, as long as it is nutrient rich. Just IMHO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites