How do you know you are full?

[Dee71 0]

Hello All: I'm 3.5 post-op and was able to start eating "normal" food on Tuesday. I feel like I have been doing very good (22 lbs since pre-op diet - nothing the past week, but I've read that this is pretty normal!). However, I don't feel full until about 15-30 minutes after I eat, then I feel WAY TOO FULL! This has happened two days in a row. I thought I was eating slowly about 20 minutes to eat an average meal. I have been cutting my portions down by a least half (I do not measure specifically). Does suggestions would be great! Thanks! Dee

[incipientesquire 0]

I start to hiccup, personally ...

[Angelsma 1]

Very good question so I'm surprised there aren't many answers. While I'm sure it's different for everyone I agree the previous poster, until recently I generally felt waaaay too full about 30-40 minutes after I ate. Got my second fill two weeks ago and I'm not feeling full faster. I think we are learning to listen to our bodies for the first time in a looong time.

[Kalipso2 25]

i'm assuming you haven't had a fill yet? until you have your first fill your band had no restriction. after you have your first or second fill, you'll be able to feel your stomach restricting and you'll know when to stop.

what you can do in the meantime is weigh your food. only put 1 cup of food on your plate and don't eat more than that. your stomach should feel satisfied 20 minutes after you're done eating.

[luluc 6]

what you can do in the meantime is weigh your food. only put 1 cup of food on your plate and don't eat more than that. your stomach should feel satisfied 20 minutes after you're done eating.

great advise - start by measuring or weighing your food; not going over a cup. will power might have to come into play till restriction. i started out using salad plates, haven't used a regular diner plate since - unless dining out.

[Sask Patient 0]

Hey there Dee! I am in the same boat - it is SUCH a big learning curve hey?? CONGRATS on your 22 pounds!!! I'm 4.5 weeks out and at 23 pounds lost so far (so happy!!) and I get to start solid foods again on Sunday (so excited!!). I've had the same problem as you this week - eating too much but not realizing until quite a while later. I've even had some heartbearn so that's a sure sign I ate too much. Something that I've noticed happens is as I am eating I feel like I could burp, but I can't so I think that's what some would call a "soft sign". It seems to happen fairly early on in my meal so I've kept eating... it really is a time of learning to listen to our bodies. I agree with what was said earlier-haven't done that for a very long time so it's going to take time to get used to my what my body is trying to tell me. AND if you aren't using smaller plates and cutlery, try that too, I find it makes a huge difference in "seeing" that you have a full plate/bowl in front of you. It may sound silly, but I'm totally enjoying learning all of these new tricks!

Anyhow - good luck Dee - feel free to PM me anytime!!

Stace

Edited September 19, 2008 by Sask Patient

[dperson 0]

You may have to eat even slower. I personally get pain in my lower back when i get full.