so.........

[kerimezz77 0]

ok had my first real meal........well not so real

eggs about 1/4 cup, and some potatos.

Ate slow, and stopped in the middle cause I had to meet with a patient for and hour and went back. i never did feel full. So I am not sure about the restriction.

Keri

[chicamam1 1]

couple things here.. one the question is. if you dont feel full but were you hungry still? There is a difference. Also if only eaten and walked away and still felt hungry that probably allowed time for the food to pass quickly and you didnt possibly eat enough causing you to get hungry again.. only real way to figure out is to sit down uninterrupted for 20 min to eat a meal

[kerimezz77 0]

couple things here.. one the question is. if you dont feel full but were you hungry still? There is a difference. Also if only eaten and walked away and still felt hungry that probably allowed time for the food to pass quickly and you didnt possibly eat enough causing you to get hungry again.. only real way to figure out is to sit down uninterrupted for 20 min to eat a meal

So I did that tonight......ate slowly for 20 min. It was a small amount of ziti...about a cup. I could have eaten more, and I had a little more..... I never did feel full........Kinda bummed. I am already at 6 cc's and I am ok right now, but seems that I am not restricted at all.

:thumbup: I was really hopeful

Keri

[vcatalina1 0]

I'm still seeing the different doctors to get approval.

Edited December 25, 2008 by vcatalina1
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[robin12908 0]

Keri why not saty away from the Pasta and starchy foods try more Protein. Wait thirty min. after eating and drink Water if you are still hungry. Most of the time that fills the void of food. I was told by the my doctor this will be work nothing you want comes over nite. Good luck and don't give up.

[kerimezz77 0]

Well I def feel satisfied...... I had a 3oz pork chop, and 1/2 cup of asian style greenbeans, and about 2 tbs of stuffing. I could have eaten more, as the mind set of not being banded..... but I can feel some area of fullness in the bottom of my chest. I am assuming that this is what fullness feel like..... am I right?

I hate that I can't drink during my meal. I am always thursty when I eat.

But I didn't!! yeah me! I can drink in about 30 mins.....

I just have to learn to get rid of this head hunger!

[robin12908 0]

I have been banded for only 2 and a half wks. I started mushy foods about three days ago. I chew and chew and chew (lol) but the way I tell im full is (definately weigh all my food first) then im eating if the V part of my ribs feels the slitest bit full I stop eating. Just listen to what your body is telling you. You can do this. I go to a nutritionist and she is a great help. Do you go to one? Mabe that will help you . They let you know what to eat how to eat and mine even gives me printouts of what to buy at the store. Hang in there. When were u banded?:hurray: