Stage 2 diet - Am I full?

[marbelvsg 132]

I just started the second stage (puréed & moist and mushy). I know that we are supposed to stop eating when we are full. This might be a stupid question but how do I know when I'm full? I'm not even hungry at all. I am just eating because I have to and am scared to overdo it.

[JamieLogical 8,708]

It's really best to just measure your foods during that stage. I found myself going from "not full" to "OMG I'M GOING TO DIE" with no warning in my soft food stage. So I measured everything out in little 2 oz. containers.

[Dimka 4]

I will be in your stage after 4 days am currently having some mashed potato and thick Soup, I was hungry only twice in the last 10 days, I stop when I feel that I need to burp! I can eat different quantities depending on what am eating so measuring didn't work for me.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I just started the second stage (puréed & moist and mushy). I know that we are supposed to stop eating when we are full. This might be a stupid question but how do I know when I'm full? I'm not even hungry at all. I am just eating because I have to and am scared to overdo it.

Just measure out the amount recommended by your doctor or nutritionist and eat that and then stop. We're eating such small amounts it's nearly impossible to overeat.

[frankie152 5]

I just started the second stage (puréed & moist and mushy). I know that we are supposed to stop eating when we are full. This might be a stupid question but how do I know when I'm full? I'm not even hungry at all. I am just eating because I have to and am scared to overdo it.

Hi there, we are told to have 2-3 tablespoons full or 6-9 teaspoons. ☺️☺️

[Bufflehead 6,358]

My plan also called for eating 3 tablespoons max or "until satisfied" if that amount was less than 3 tablespoons. I talked about this with my dietician and she pointed out that eating "until satisfied" is different from eating "until full." Most people, especially morbidly obese people, will eat until full - until you get the sensation of "I can't eat another bite!" -- but what we should be aiming for is until satisfied. That is when you ask yourself, am I still hungry? Would I be okay with stopping eating now and walking away from this meal? If so, you are satisfied. You should not aim for "full" -- that way will lead to overeating and possibly stretching your sleeved stomach. But especially during the puree phase, your primary guide should be a measured amount, not some sensation from your stomach. Your stomach is still healing and can't properly tell you whether you have had enough (or too much) food.< /p>

[VSGmary 418]

Ive had to rely on body signs as i too cannot tell when im full. Body sign for me is when my nose starts feeling stuffy.. Thats when i know to stop!