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I was banded 11/3. I'm on mushies and I feel like I can eat as much as I want. I'm not feeling full, I can eat like a cup of food. Is this normal soon after being banded?

I definitely don't force food down but don't feel full after most meals. I'm worried I'm eating too much but don't feel sick or have any other symptoms. Worried, help?

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In the begining it is not about not eating it is about healing. as long as you are not hurting after you eat don't worry about it. with the liquid and mushie stages it goes throught the band really easily so you can eat more of that type of stuff but once you move into the soft stages you will feel the difference. When I was on the mushies I felt like I wasn't eating enough because it all went through so easily. keep your spirits up and don't worry about how much for right now, like I said if you are eating enough and not hurting you are doing good. The first time you eat enough that you are hurting for about two hours afterward then you will know when it is too much

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I am like that. Now I am on mushies I was told to eat only half a cup of food but after I have eaten that amount I still feel hungry. It was suggested that I eat 6 half cup meals a day but I struggle with that too. Sometimes I feel like I could just eat and eat (not that I do) I worry about that. :thumbup:

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cool, i was banded friday and though i should not be hungry at all on liquids but I am. Fear keeps me in check even with liquids i measure out everything :thumbup:

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