Hello,

It's been one week since my surgery. Things seem to be going well. I have been tolerating fluids and Protein so far. I have been following exactly what I am supposed to do so I haven't felt "full" yet.

I am wondering what it does feel like to be full? Do you have the same feeling as before surgery? A few times I thought I have probably drank too much Water at one time, but no negative effects came to be.

You're not going to feel full this early out unless you really overdo it. For me, overeating causes discomfort and gas. I rarely ate to being "full" during my losing and healing stage. Measuring portions made sure #1 I didn't consume too many calories #2 Ensured I would not feel pain.

I have overeaten a couple of times to the point of being stuffed, I was miserable for hours, and it took forever for the food to pass.

Right now, your stomach nerves are still healing, and everything is pretty confused in there. You'll start feeling restriction when you move to fuller liquids and mushy food.

Thank you so much for not only replying to my questions, but for all your repsonses. I have read many of them and you are truly an inspiration! It's wonderful of you to help many of us out even though it seems like you have made it!! I look forward to being in your position and helping others.

How many calories did you aim for during the weight loss stage? How much Protein did you aim for? My Dr. has not really given me a calorie goal, just protein, but that may come later.

Thank you so much for not only replying to my questions, but for all your repsonses. I have read many of them and you are truly an inspiration! It's wonderful of you to help many of us out even though it seems like you have made it!! I look forward to being in your position and helping others.

How many calories did you aim for during the weight loss stage? How much Protein did you aim for? My Dr. has not really given me a calorie goal, just protein, but that may come later.

Thank you so much. I'm glad I'm here to be able to help.

My guidelines were 600-800 calories, minimum of 60gr of protein and no more than 30gr of carbs.

On liquids, protein and fluids were most important. Once I hit mushies/purees, I could get all my protein in via food sources.

Just wanted to chime in with my surgeon recommendations ... 800-900 daily, 80-100g protein, 40g carbs or below.