How do I know when Im full or hungry

LindaE · September 15, 2007

Hi Im a new lapband gal.I got banded on 9/11/07. My stomach feels grumbly and I cant tell if its hungery or not. ill drink 4 oz of juice then Ill get grumbly an hour or so later. Then Ill eat 4oz of creamed Soup or 1/2cup cream of wheat.I cant tell when im full either.Can I please get some help out there. Thanks , Linda E

WASaBubbleButt · September 15, 2007

Hunger is something we all "feel" not hear.

When you are first banded you discover that you swallow air a lot more than you realized. Your stoma almost acts like a one way valve, air goes down but it doesn't come up easily after passing through your stoma. When you hear those sounds it is air in your stomach or intestines. Sounds don't cause hunger, what you feel determines if you are hungry.

Since you just had surgery it is really super important that you keep pushing fluids. Drink until your teeth float and then drink some more. Keep hydrated, keep your Protein intake up, and most of all, avoid sugar and carbs. They will mess with your blood sugar and then you'll learn what hunger is in a big huge way!

Dave01 · September 16, 2007

Linda, I never felt full or hungry. I set a planned meal system, which was a Protein Shake for Breakfast and one for dinner, with about 3-4 oz of clear liquid for lunch. This worked for me. Plus I went all out with at least 70 oz of water/crystal light throughout the day. Good luck....Dave

GR8 · September 16, 2007

Linda - I was on liquids so I just planned Protein drinks for B-L-D and crystal light all the other times!

Best wishes on your new journey!

lisa_hawaii · September 16, 2007

I just got banded 9/12 and besides bein on Clear Liquids for 1 week (WHEN I THOUGHT I WOULD BE ABLE TO DO Protein SHAKES) its been ok. My back hurts more then anything but i always had a bad back so having to sleep on my back for 2-4 days straight really hurt it. i am not sure how to keep my intake going when all i have is Water, sf Jello. i feel weak! my dr told me to buy Isopure which i did and it made me feel better but from the sound of it im not gettin enough fluids. i guess i need more Isopure.

Linda, i have those same "sounds" so im glad you asked because the answer :air: makes sense.

GL