Uh, yeah. Anyone have some input? Thanks!

So I still don't have this whole thing down yet, but I'm new. ;) I haven't figured out yet how to tell that I'm full. The wierd thing is, after I stop eating (arbitrary decision usually), I get that old sensation of being stuffed...but not for like 15-20 min. I seem to have lost the ability to know when to stop. Does that get better over time? Is there something I'm missing? Tonight for example, I had some unjury chicken soup, but that didn't help the hunger much, so I had a thing of light applesauce. I felt fine until about 20 min later, which is when I felt stuffed. That was 3 hours ago, and I'm still feeling stuffed. I'm thirsty, and feel like I could drink a whole bottle, but I'm afraid to try and drink anything because of how I'm feeling. Any thoughts? Thanks, Deanna

I have no advice as I'm still pre-op but wanted to say "hi" and see how you were feeling now.  Hope all is well.  Traci

Awww, hi Traci!!! :) I'm doing okay now. Just trying to figure out my new anatomy...lol! How are you my dear?

sometimes when i need fluids i get that hungry feeling...it's more like my stomach contracting and saying "ummmmmmmmm hello fluids idiot!"   have you tried measuring your food?

That's my "arbitrary" stopping point. :) And I've tried the fluids thing when feeling hungry...no luck. Trust me, I know what real hunger is...I've dieted too many times not to know. ;)

It can be hard when you are starting out...especially while on the liquid stage.  I just had soup about 3 tablespoons and would stop for a while...then have somemore until I thought I should be full.  It is a whole other story once you move to solids...then you will not have any question when you are full.

Good to know! Thank you!

Deanna, are you absolutely sure you are eating slowly enough and taking very tiny bites? Learning how to recognize the new signals really does take a while. I still don't quite have it down. But it does take about 20 minutes for the signal to reach our brain telling us that we are full. That is why we need to eat very slowly, so we do not become over full before we feel it. Once I get that full feeling, often I can't drink for a while either. You will learn, as I am right now. I did learn, the hard way, not to drink anything with a full tummy. BAD!!!!!!  

Hey Dude............I got some input for ya...........infact it is still somthing i do. Measure my food. 2-3 oz of whatever, in a cute little bowl and eat slowly. Very often if it is heavy protien i wont finish the whole thing. If it is cottage cheese or something thinner then i eat the whole thing and stop. There are times i get the full feeling later, but i have eaten fast. I don't even realize it until the runny nose, hiccuping starts. i often remained stuffed for several hours......hang in there it is still a balancing act even after 9 months! :-) jeni

Hijack Jeni!!!! I will be flying into Oahu bright and early tomorrow morning at 7am. My DH and I are flying up for business just for the day but we are meeting a friend at IHOP in Pearl City. Will you be around to meet us for a few bites? Like 3 ounces to be exact?? LOL..........or maybe lunch at Waikele Chili's or coffee or something? Would be nice to meet you...........

aloha,

michelle