Something I wish they had told me before surgery

[rassiegirl 9]

I wish someone had told me that I would not feel full or satisfied the same way I did before surgery. Now instead of feeling it in my stomach I feel like there's food in my esophagus. It's a difficult thing to adjust to but I guess I will just have to learn to adapt.

[MissKay 329]

This feeling has subsided for me. I only ever get it if I overeat, and I'm almost 3.5 months out.

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444]

Are you taking very small bites and chewing them to smithereens? If not, it can make a difference. 20-30 Chomps per bite may sound tedious, but you'll also discover the full flavor of whatever you're eating. (You're experiencing something that's common among lapband people.)

Edited September 23, 2016 by WLSResources/ClothingExch

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Not everyone experiences the same sensations the same way.

I absolutely understand your discomfort -- I hate feeling full more than anything when I used to crave it. No one could have ever described this feeling to me accurately though, and if they had tried, I probably wouldn't have believed them or really understood it.

As much as I hate that feeling, though? I'm happy for it. It keeps me honest, it keeps my portions in check, it slows down my eating and it keeps me at goal.

[sc101071 398]

Eat less than you expect to be able to.

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Im still learning this myself.

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