What does full feel like?

[dicoyte 32]

I need your help, I was sleeved on the 12th and I don't know what full feels like! I have always pushed the boundaries on eating everything on my plate, so now I don't know when to stop? I am on liquid phase and get a heavy feeling in my chest is that it?

[leeann71 539]

Yes the heavy feeling does mean your full. Right now being on liquids its kind of hard to tell, with your stomach still being numb. So take it easy, only drink the amount your surgeon wants you to so you dont hurt your new little stomach. And ofcourse Congratulations and welcome to the sleeve side.

[MichiganChic 3,262]

For me, in the first few weeks it definitely was a tightness in my chest. Over time, that changed for me and I do get a feeling of fullness in my stomach, but it just feels like there is a restriction, particularly with dense Protein. It's hard to tell at first and with liquids, but you'll get it over time. I would suggest you take it slow and measure everything. It's about the volume of food consumed.

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

I agree about the initial full feeling, just a heads up.. You may not want to get into the habit (or continuing the habit) of eating until you are full, one extra bite can really be very painful. You might want to try portioning or weighing your food out and seeing how that goes. At 7 months out, 4oz. is what I aim for and I never go back for more. If you're conditioned to eat what is on your plate and that plate always has more than 3-4oz on it, you'll constantly be pushing the limits. Yesterday someone posted (sorry I forgot who at the moment, but I bookmarked it) a link to an article about if your sleeve can stretch. http://www.obesityco...stomach-stretch It was a good read, I thought.

Old habits die hard. I was also a "finish what's on your plate" person my whole life and those plates were always plenty full. Now, using smaller plates and portioning what I put on it, lets me clean my plate, but not overindulge. I can bring lunch to the office, I only use small 4oz. containers, and when I wrap leftovers for me, I use this size too. I love that I'm not having food go to waste and I'm starting new patters for myself that will keep me going long term. Our sleeves will be able to handle more food in time, I don't want that to be my downfall.

Good luck!! and congratulation on your surgery.