Confused

Irish Ladybug · October 7, 2008

I had a fill... my third... and now I am frustrated. I eat and feel instantly full almost stuck... so I stop and I am happy. But about an hour or two later I am hungry again. My doctor says I am not suppose to snack. I am not losing like I should be... what am I doing wrong? I don't know how to figure this out. :redface:

odizzydori · October 7, 2008

Hello, I have had a 3rd fill also. I have found if you wait an hour after eating before drinking and you only sip liquids slowly you dont get hungry as fast and I eat about 1/2 cup to 3/4 cups of food, depending on what it is. I noticed if I eat salad I can eat more, but get hungry faster. If I eat chicken it stays with me longer. Also I have found If I find things to do that keep my mind off of food Im not so hungry. Cause sometimes I will think I am hungry when I am not, just because I am bored. Good luck on your journey

gentylwind · October 7, 2008

Are you eating Protein first, then veggies? Are you having whole foods, not mushies? Are you stopping drinking at least a half hour before meals and not resuming drinking until an hour after you finish eating? Are you taking a full half hour to eat your meals? Have you examined the possibility of head hunger rather than true belly hunger?

I am not even banded yet so please don't feel I think I am some sort of expert. These are just the mantras I keep seeing repeated over and over and over, not just here but pretty much on any band support network.

nymoosic · October 8, 2008

If you are chewing everything to a pulp before swallowing I would say you are too tight. You should have enough food in your pouch to keep full for 3-4 hours. Talk with your doctor. Good luck.