What does 'full' feel like for you?

[ireallywannabthin 286]

I was switched to soft food yesterday and I have no idea what I'm feeling after I eat. What does being 'full' feel like for you?

[Miss V 41]

Good Question, I am going through the same thing!!

[Holly Dolly 575]

nothing to what I was used to from before!!! I rarely feel full, and usually only after drinking a lot of water.That was one thing that was hard to get used to, prior to the lapband I would eat my dinner until I was stuffed, and then some!

[m1aman 944]

I haven't felt full in very long time. I will admit I do miss it. But with the band I just can't eat enough to ever feel full. Thank Goodness!!!

[Miss V 41]

So what does satisfied feel like?

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If you're eating until you're full, you're eating too much. With the band the idea is to eat until you're satisfied or no longer hungry.

It's a learning process for sure. More often than not, when you stick to band sized portions and ask yourself "Am I still hungry?" if you're the in the Green Zone your response will be "No, I'm no longer hungry . That's what satisfied means, you don't need more food.< /p>

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

good question, like with life, answers are sure to vary. here is my varience

with me having the band and plication, at 1 to 1 1/2 cups of food, its uncomfortable..it doesnt hurt but its a (full) feeling aka thanksgiving dinner...trying to give you an idea...that is my sign its enough and why i stop at my allotted one cup

i cant stuff myself as i am too scared and fear hurting myself but now i am 8 months out, i am totally satisfied with the amount i eat...physically and mentally... i try not to over think it..i see that on here alot.... i eat when i am hungry and i eat filling/protein foods.

[2muchfun 8,928]

Unfortunately, it can take months and maybe years to finally get in touch with your needs and cravings. Is it a craving or is it really hunger? Took me over a year to figure that one out. I actually have to physically stop, and try to get in touch with my stomach to determine if my stomach is empty and my body is asking for food, or is it my head saying put something in your mouth, anything, but preferably something with cheese and/or bacon on it? That's when I know!

When a craving doesn't come from hunger, eating will never satisfy it...Dr. Michelle May

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is it my head saying put something in your mouth, anything, but preferably something with cheese and/or bacon on it?

LOL! You are truly a man after my own heart!