had my surgery 8/9/12 and still on liquids and not feeling full when i got to soft solids will i feel full this is a big fear of mine

i didn't feel full while on liquids - once i was on solids, that full period came through loud and clear. that should happen to you too

good luck

hope you start feeling more satisfied soon

bye for now

You will feel like every meal is a Thanksgiving dinner, promise!! :-) Liquids are "sliders" and once you eat some solid protein, you'l l be full and will almost have to set a timer to make sure you eat. I am 8 months out and actually get hungry at times. I try my best to eat 5-6 times a day, not much, but quality , nutritional foods. You'll be surprised how full you feel and how satisfied you';ll feel on a half a cheese stick. :-) I still sort of mentally measure my food. My Dr told me to always eat on a bread plate and I'd never gain my weight back, I haven't been able to fill a bread plate yet and I never do. I do strive to get my protein and fluids in every day. There is nothing like the feelings you get when you hear compliments all day, it is sure a motivator.

Yes, liquids move through your stomach faster, so it's easier to get more of them down. For most people, as you move on to foods that are more dense you will start to be able to tell more. Some soft/regular foods are 'sliders' and those you probably won't feel restriction on, but if you're eating the right things (especially protein) you will feel restriction. Some days it seems like my restriction is tighter than others, but I definitely feel it when I make sure I'm eating my protein first.