I started stage 3 diet today and did well with my first meal (scrambled eggs) but didn't really feel full. I stopped because I only made 1/3 cup of egg beaters, but I could have probably ate more. How do you know when you're full??

For most people at this stage, you don't know when you are full and eating too much has negative consequences. So, the best bet is to eat measured amounts and stick to it. A half cup at the most or a quarter cup to be safe. Don't push it beyond that.

I get a pressure feeling by my sternum.

i think that is your signal

For me, I get literally a feeling of fullness. Or hiccups! Haha!

I burp and get a runny nose. :-) That's my new "I'm full" signal. Seriously. I know when my nose starts feeling drippy that I need to stop--and I'm over a year out!!! You'll discover your new signal as you go--and it probably won't be the same feeling that you had before surgery. Best wishes to you!!

I get the hiccups if I eat a bit too much or eat too fast You'll figure it out eventually. For now though, definitely only eat what you measured and wait a while before eating again. You really don't want to push at this stage.

I get the hiccups too when I over eat or drink but usually I feel when I am getting full n I stop literally at 1/3 of a cup. With liquids I can drink 6oz. No more ..sometimes at 4oz I guess it depends wat type of liquid it is...

Thanks everyone for the info; very helpful.