Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Feeling full & depressed



Recommended Posts

Hi everyone. Had my 1st fill yesterday-3cc's (don't know how much my band holds). I feel restriction and have had no problems eating, but have been in a funk ever since. I've been trying to figure out why all day and finally it came to me. I have a full feeling when I eat but not like before. I used to get "full" and now I just get a "full" feeling. Before LB I felt satisfied after I ate (I just ate way too much) and now I physically can't get any more food into my stomach and don't feel satisfied at all. Does any one understand what I'm talking about?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I think this really varies from person to person. I still get a satisfied full type feeling when I eat. However, I don't have an extremely tight band. I'm at 6.5 cc's now and feel some pretty good restriction. I can still eat all food groups, just much less than I did before being banded. I have seen posted on here many times where people have the same feeling that you're describing. I wonder why some people feel this and others don't?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi everyone. Had my 1st fill yesterday-3cc's (don't know how much my band holds). I feel restriction and have had no problems eating, but have been in a funk ever since. I've been trying to figure out why all day and finally it came to me. I have a full feeling when I eat but not like before. I used to get "full" and now I just get a "full" feeling. Before LB I felt satisfied after I ate (I just ate way too much) and now I physically can't get any more food into my stomach and don't feel satisfied at all. Does any one understand what I'm talking about?

Yes, I understand. It sounds like you are struggling more with head hunger.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I agree with Beth. I have my first fill this Thursday, and I know I need it because I can eat more than 1 c. of food, and I don't need to chew it to death. However, I do feel full after I eat, so I know I'm "satisfied".

Sometimes I have that feeling too, that I still want to eat. Or I'm not HUNGRY, but I want to eat. I have just been chalking it up to head hunger. We have been eating whatever we wanted for so long, that it is a very hard habit to break. Hang in there and stop eating when you are full - it will be worth it, and eventually, the head hunger thing has to get better too, as we have consistently better habits.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I also had my first experience with true depression last summer, about three months after my surgery. I was not losing weight, but still not eating like before surgery...I actually considered going on anti-depressants. My DOC THANKFULLY told me that the depression was a side effect of my taking away my ability to self-medicate with food. She suggested I learn to LOVE spicy foods, foods that burn your mouth. Peppers (and other hot food) burn your mouth and your brain then releases endorphins as a response...au natural anti-depressant! Worked VERY WELL for me. Enjoy Peppers!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

You are missing the emotional connection you have with food, rather than the feeding your body to sustain you. This takes some time to change, you need to learn that food is for survival and that you eat to nourish your body, not as your friend, comfort and best buddy, this is tough to learn and is something we all face to differing degrees after this lifestyle change. Hang in there, it will get better.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I felt the exact same way after surgery. But once I really started to see a difference on the scale and in the way I looked I didn't miss the satisfied feeling after I eat.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×