How do I know when I'm full

[Tdfuller137 1]

I'm 5 days post op. I'm still on the clear liquid part of post op I'm just not sure how to tell when I'm full. Any suggestions?

[julsfit 133]

It will hurt

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[Trittalynn 3]

I'm 4 days post op, I started at one and today have been doing 2 ounces an hour I can feel it in my sternum like between my breasts when I'm done..

[MSinger 348]

When I'm full I hear gurgling, feel pressure in my chest, and a dull ache in my left shoulder.

[Introversion 1,876]

Some people get a runny nose or nasal drip when fullness sets in. Others feel gentle pressure in the lower portion of the abdominal area. And still, others don't know they're full until their stomachs hurt.

Here's a tip for the rest of your sleeved life: try to avoid eating or drinking to fullness. Stop when you're satisfied, but do not keep going until you're full and stuffed.

The brain takes about 20 minutes to give the rest of the body feedback that it's had enough food; hence, this is why dietitians suggest we take 15 to 20 minutes to slowly eat/drink.

Prior to weight loss surgery, some of us enjoyed the feeling of fullness after a large meal. Nonetheless, eating/drinking to fullness is not the best habit for those of us who have had surgery.

[Apple1 2,572]

I feel pressure in my upper chest. I will also burp, or get hiccups. I measure all of my food so that even if I don't get the signals of being full right away, I won't over eat if I finish my plate.

[LeahF 36]

I was just sleeved Wednesday and I dont feel no restriction to drinking and I still feel bery hungry not sure why

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[Introversion 1,876]

19 minutes ago, LeahF said:

I was just sleeved Wednesday and I dont feel no restriction to drinking and I still feel bery hungry not sure why

Liquids/fluids don't prompt the feeling of restriction. You won't feel restriction until you start eating dense Protein sources such as chicken, beef and fish. Veggies and fruits also cause restriction.

You will also not feel restriction with "slider" foods such as crackers, pretzels, chips, Cookies, ice cream, donuts and popcorn. These foods turn into a liquid slurry once you chew them. They slide past through your stomach without producing restriction, so they're called "sliders."

[LeahF 36]

Ty, for saying that because i have been having chicken broth and still feel like i could eat/drink it forever. Water I can drink as well as pre op. I thought that post op you could only sip but I can drink far more than a sip.

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[Joann454 1,329]

Ty, for saying that because i have been having chicken broth and still feel like i could eat/drink it forever. Water I can drink as well as pre op. I thought that post op you could only sip but I can drink far more than a sip.

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I can drink with no issues too. I was told not to worry about that, when we start eating food we will feel it. I'm grateful I can drink so easily. Makes getting in all the water and shakes easy.

[katyyakyak 5]

Thank you LeahF and Joann454! I don't really feel 'full' in the comfortable way I'm used to (i.e after eating a pizza!). This new feeling of pressure /pain in my sternum Is not satisfying and I wonder if I'll feel more satisfied after I can eat real foods. In the meantime, I feel like I can drink a shake an hour without feeling full. On the flipside, struggling to get enough Water.

[Bari Obama 0]

When I'm full I hear gurgling, feel pressure in my chest, and a dull ache in my left shoulder.

My Dr. told me that This is a sign of a leak in your pouch...please be careful with the achy shoulder

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[Sullie06 1,013]

I get hiccups and get a dull pain in my chest, almost like indigestion if I eat to fullness. I try and make sure I measure my food to avoid that but life happens.