How to know your full before healed?

DannyBoyDVG
on 2/11/12 10:55 am - AR
I've seen people talk that it takes quite some time for the "hunger/full" nerves to heal. So how are you suppose to know if your full so you don't over eat and vomit?
                    
poet_kelly
on 2/11/12 10:58 am - OH
You measure out the amount of food directed by your doc or dietician, and stop when that's gone.

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Barb H.
on 2/11/12 11:04 am - Kailua-Kona, HI
Revision on 01/25/12
Good question. I'm just over 2 weeks out and overdid it a couple of times but the best thing you can do is measure your portions. At first, I thought I could eyeball it but then I started to measure the amount I was recommended and realized I may have gotten too much. I am working on retraining my head because when I see a half cup of food, my head thinks there's no way that will fill me up! But if I take a little more, I find that I can't eat it all and I'm truly satisfied with the half cup. I don't have the issue of not knowing when I'm full so I'm pretty happy about that. But remember to eat small bites and chew very thoroughly, and give a little time between bites and you'll be fine. And of course, no liquids with meals unless you are still on all liquids.
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on 2/11/12 11:12 am - OH
 Measure, measure, measure...

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14 years out; 190 pounds lost, 165 pound loss maintained

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missjann
on 2/11/12 12:52 pm
I'm 14 months out and I still put my food in measured containers. BUT,
I also get a full signal....I hiccup. If I hiccup, I put my spoon/fork down and
don't take another bite. I seldom get actually "hungry" still so I don't rely
on the traditional hungry and full signals. This morning for example, I
had a protein shake and did some housework and went to a store.
While I was in the checkout line I got shaky and weak...but didn't feel
hungry. It had been 4 hours so I knew that in all likelihood my protein shake
was used up and I needed more fuel, but my stomach didn't cue me in.
So, eat regularly and measure your portions.  Good luck!
    Jan

                        
Nessy2976
on 2/11/12 10:50 pm - MD
 I get a full signal, my nose runs. I stop.  I have gotten it since day one.
 "Patience is bitter, but the fruit can be sweet."                            
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