Feeling full?

[Joy0125 95]

I was sleeved on December 18th and have done very well. I got into the habit of weighing myself every day which I now know was a mistake. Today when I weighed myself it showed I gained a pound and I was disappointed and confused. I'm getting my Protein in (55-70 per day). In fact I'm so focused on the protein I have not really been having too much of the other items my doc has allowed at this point. I have had Soup 2 times and mashed potatoes a couple of times. Here is my issue.... I am no longer feeling full for as long. I can drink more now than I could (can drink 8-11 oz in 30 minutes when before could only tolerate 3-4 in same period). Any thoughts or suggestions? Am I doing something wrong? Just feeling out of sorts. Maybe it is because I am more healed but would like to hear from others.

[Richard Foor 655]

The increased drinking amount is due to the swelling going down. This is normal.

[Joy0125 95]

Would I feel full longer if I actually "ate" more (low fat cream Soup, cream of wheat, mashed potato) and drank less?

[lilbearzmom 584]

I was sleeved on 12/17 and feel I am doing well- I also have been weighing myself at least once a day- this morning the scale hadn't moved since yesterday morning, but from what I have read rhat is pretty normal. As for feeling full, I had the same question and I got some great advice from seasoned sleevers- the "fullness" feeling doesn't so much come into play until we start solids in a week or so. So I'd say you are doing great, keep up the good work!!!

-Kendra

Started: 302

Surgery: 272 (12/17)

This morning: 259

[Joy0125 95]

Thanks Kendra! Glad to know someone feeling same way and especially since our dates are so close. I have been very pleased so far and proud I made it through the holiday so well. I am actually enjoying being more present with my family at meal times and less focused on what I am going to eat or on eating. That has been an unexpected benefit.

[Tealover 46]

Feel free to weigh yourself every day, I do, but I only record the weight once a week. Your body fluctuates a lot throughout a day so it's just not accurate. As for feeling full you will get that once you're on solid food and focussing on Protein. Don't panic.

[lilbearzmom 584]

Feel free to weigh yourself every day, I do, but I only record the weight once a week. Your body fluctuates a lot throughout a day so it's just not accurate. As for feeling full you will get that once you're on solid food and focussing on Protein. Don't panic.

This is a great idea- thanks!

[TheGamer 406]

I'm also one of those that weighs myself every day, mostly because I find it fascinating how much the little that I do eat impacts my overall weight. Over time I came to realize that my weight loss follows a pretty set pattern. I'll lose a lot on one day, then the next 2-3 days it will fluctuate back up, sometimes by a couple pounds. It will return to the lower weight and then the next day, I'll lose a lot again. It's been pretty predictable now that I have a couple months of data to look at and my weight loss graph is pretty amusing.

I found that the more "solid" something is in terms of food the less I can eat and the fuller I stay. So straight liquids like Water? I can just kind of go nuts on those and really haven't ever found a point where I'm "full" of them. Soups are about the same. Potatoes and yogurts are a little better, veggies more than that, and then just eating meat (which is most of my diet at this point >.>) is what keeps me full the longest.

[foxymomma 91]

I was weighing daily and getting discouraged! My doc said to weigh weekly.

[Tealover 46]

I was weighing daily and getting discouraged! My doc said to weigh weekly.

Obviously if it stressed you out don't do it. I don't react like that.

[doreen70 268]

I'm still on full liquids, sleeved on the 17th of December. I have learned that I am over full when I feel pressure behind my sternum. It seems to only happen when the liquids are very thick. I also can drink 8 oz in about 30 mins-kinda freaked me out at first, afraid I overdid it. Of course, I usually try to sip.

[foxymomma 91]

Obviously if it stressed you out don't do it. I don't react like that.

It only stressed me out because I gained two pounds somehow lol

[Joy0125 95]

I'm also one of those that weighs myself every day, mostly because I find it fascinating how much the little that I do eat impacts my overall weight. Over time I came to realize that my weight loss follows a pretty set pattern. I'll lose a lot on one day, then the next 2-3 days it will fluctuate back up, sometimes by a couple pounds. It will return to the lower weight and then the next day, I'll lose a lot again. It's been pretty predictable now that I have a couple months of data to look at and my weight loss graph is pretty amusing.

I found that the more "solid" something is in terms of food the less I can eat and the fuller I stay. So straight liquids like Water? I can just kind of go nuts on those and really haven't ever found a point where I'm "full" of them. Soups are about the same. Potatoes and yogurts are a little better, veggies more than that, and then just eating meat (which is most of my diet at this point >.>) is what keeps me full the longest.

Thanks for the advice. I think looking for a pattern will help stop the freak outs

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

my issue.... no longer feeling full for as long. I can drink more

Joy0124

during your early stage of the sleeve (drinking, purees', mush) - many sleevers don't have that "full" feeling.

people usually start to feel that "full" "restriction once they start full solids

not sure what you are eating at barely 2 weeks??

you can NEVER drink too much. - the more you drink the better

good luck

[Joy0125 95]

My doc allows things like cream of wheat, mashed potatoes, smooth Soups, puddings starting week 2.