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Sometimes they don't I lost 34# and didn't cheat.. my calorie intake was 500-600 daily and my dr said my liver was huge...it is what it is...some don't shrink and some do...some people are born with large organs...he still was able to do the surgery...his concern was all the scarred tissue from a failed lap band I had removed back in 2010. I lost 85# but I was over restricted so much everything I ate mostly Soups. I threw up...it got to the point I couldn't even swallow my saliva....
Point is follow the instructions of ur dr office to the letter..only have 800 or less calories watch sugar/carbs

I'm not sure if you were told to eat Protein first....if not...try it. You will definitely get full after two or three bites. When I'm full i either get the hipcups and or belch. My nosie runs when I overeat.

I haven't felt full yet either. I am noticing as I get to the end of my 3 oz my stomach starts to gurgle. I'm taking that as my sign. It is so different for everyone.
I tend to eat distracted and am working to break that habit. I've literally been eating with my eyes closed so I can really concentrate on how my body feels and reacts to what I am eating.
Since I don't really feel full I'm very careful to portion everything to keep from overeating.

I had surgery on the 9th, just started mushy/solid foods a couple days ago, I like to put what I'm about to eat into a 1/4 of a cup and eat from that, some foods I feel full some I don't and I feel like I could eat more but I give it about 10 minutes to settle then I'm full and glad I didn't take another bite, when I'm full I get a heavy feeling in my stomach and I've noticed I get hiccups too, I feel like if I were to take another bite I might throw it up but that's just me. I could still be swollen and that's why I feel that way.

Sometimes they don't I lost 34# and didn't cheat.. my calorie intake was 500-600 daily and my dr said my liver was huge...it is what it is...some don't shrink and some do...some people are born with large organs...he still was able to do the surgery...his concern was all the scarred tissue from a failed lap band I had removed back in 2010. I lost 85# but I was over restricted so much everything I ate mostly Soups. I threw up...it got to the point I couldn't even swallow my saliva....
Point is follow the instructions of ur dr office to the letter..only have 800 or less calories watch sugar/carbs

My surgeon told me that there are turtles and hares when it comes to the rate of weight loss after surgery -- and that there's no way of predicting, but both will cross the finish line if they don't get sidetracked and keep to the program. Keep hanging in there!

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Thanks - that was helpful (yes - that is said sarcastically)

For context, I had my surgery on the 7th. I feel like maybe I'm eating more than I should be. I see people saying they can only get a couple bites of something and they actually feel full. But I can eat more than a couple bites and I'm actively conscious of how much I eat so I force myself to stop. There is a slight feeling of fullness by that point but even still. Should I be eating less? What are the signs of being full?

Don't worry we all do. I'm 7 weeks in and been same weight 2+ weeks. I'm going to try up my Protein and drink more Water.

yeah I think I ate it too fast also. I probably wouldnt have eaten that much if I would have gone slow

its good but its on a small selection of items. they state they will offer some perks but also emphasize in a roundabout way that the press release is not a promise that things might not go as planned. we shall see

4 ounces of tuna and hummus is WAY too much for 2 weeks postop. The thicker the food, the less it takes to fill us up. Start weighing out an ounce or two, and don't eat more than that. Go slow, and err on the side of eating too little.

How much am I supposed to be eating? I feel like I'm doing too well and it's making me stress that my sleeve won't work for me I can drink and eat fine. I'm only 6 days post and I can finish a bowl of puree Soup no probs. Is this normal?? I feel like I should be more full? Should I limit what I eat? Today I had 50g custard, one wheet bix with skim milk and about 400ml of vegetable soup with Protein stuff in it. Is this bad!?! Am I eating too much?? Please don't tell me to ask my doctor or dietician because they're useless. Only interested in making money and no proper patient care.

You're not at a stall. A stall lasts for a week or two and it's just your body reshuffling. Your sleeve works. You just have to be patient. Every single person goes through stalls. Most are at 3 weeks when they introduce solids. You are on them now so that could be why. Just relax, it'll happen

Ok so Im 2 1/2 weeks postop. Ive lost 19lbs total, which is great! But I didnt think I would come to a stall so soon. Ive been stuck on the same number for a week now. I sure hope I lose this week.
Anyone get their first stall this early? If so please share and how long before you got off the stall?
TIA

But your able to eat an amazing amount one week post, i love hearing what everyone is able to eat. I am 7 weeks post and cant manage both yogurt and cottage cheese at the same etc. 2 weeks post .I was at 1 ounce at a time.maybe 2 . Keep up the good work.

I was told not to work out for 6 weeks.

In a pinch that would be fine

My weight loss graph since surgery looks like steps, not a ramp. I asked my surgeon about it and he said not to worry and that I was doing everything correctly. Always check with your doctor, but I suspect that there is nothing wrong and you will continue to lose a bit, then pause, then drop down again, then pause, etc. I have not lost weight at a steady rate since my surgery, but it does come off and averages out to be normal, just bumpier than most others. Check with your Doc and keep up the good work, you'll do great, I promise!

That would be too high in carbs and sugar for my program, but you should see what your specific program allows.

In my humble opinion, the best option is to pack a cooler with foods that you know are on your plan and palatable. There is a lot of uncertainty when you are on the road which could lead to a situation where there are no options that are on plan.

I find it fascinating that people think they know what suits every individual, better than the individuals own surgeon etc. I only know about myself, no one elses journey.

I'm sure they don't but its good to know how many days you missed if you get backed up. You should start recognizing your body's habits. If I skip a day, I'm already going for the milk of magnesia. Some people end up going to the er for stomach pains and they think the worst, They give you an enema and then your whole world becomes heaven again.

I get you , lucky I am regular i think , only had an issue in the start my goodness, it was torture! But all good now hehe ,

NOT tracking got me into this mess. Even with kids, you should find 5 minutes to write stuff down. Journaling is so good for lots of things!

try Protein 2 O its really good especially tropical coconut