My dr's office has cleared me for full liquids and it seems that I havent felt full yet. SHould I be worried?

I sip small sips of my water/shake/creamy Soup and so far, I havent felt anything

Are you hungry or just not full?

How many grams of protein are you taking in daily?

I'm feeling more pain than fullness upon consuming the clear liquid diet. The Dr. says the pain is because things are tight which is causing the pain towards the upper chest area.

I'm still having cravings for my favorite foods and thought they would go away.

Hi laceeb ... I just had my surgery April 15th, so I'm a newbie. I can tell you that although I did feel full from the beginning, most will say that our stomachs are sort of numb from the surgery and therefore it's pretty hard to have a true feeling of fullness yet for some. I would just follow whatever guidelines your DR/nutritionist gave you, and avoid overdoing it in an attempt to feel full. Try your best to get in your 64 oz of liquids and at least 60 grams of protein. These first few weeks are challenging. But I'm sure we will do well and ultimately be happy with our decision.

thank yall! I feel better about that.

I have the Syntrax nectar, unflavored Protein and mix that in my soups/drinks on top of getting my Protein shakes in. Possibly still not getting all my protein in but Im dang sure trying. The numb part is a good way to have explained it for me. I didnt think of it like that, so thank you

Liquids and the first stages are pretty much slider foods and you won't feel the true full feeling until you eat normal foods.

thanks, all...I had some of the same concerns as laceeb...I was sleeved on May 6, and I also haven't really felt full...I don't know if it is head hunger or real hunger...I also am craving my favorite foods...I am just trying to get in my protein and liquids and following my post-op plan...I will be happy when the liquid stage is over...May 20

I was sleeved May 6 also. I'm scared to have a full feeling. I'm just trying to drink enough and get some protein in as well. I feel like I have a very gassy/bloated tummy though.

I had to half my store bought protein drinks and water them down with 1% milk and that helped me a lot. Also, the days I actually felt hunger I realized I was thirsty. So I would skip some protein times and just drink more water and it helped. My NUT said in the beginning she was most concerned about hydration and then protein.

I had my sleeve may 3rd. I feel hungry but can't seem to get all three protein shakes in when I drink I get a sharp pain top of my chest and then the pain last for 5-10mins than same thing if I drink. Have by follow up on 5/14 will mention to dr but what's up?