I am 6 weeks out and I am not feeling full. Anyone out there with similar issues?

You may want to reach out to your Dr or Nut. What phase are you on? Sometimes we don't feel full or at least satisfied (which is preferable) until we start either pureed or solids.

My feeling of full is totally different then before surgery. Now I eat to feel satisfied. If I get to the full feeling then I feel miserable for a few hours. Like I do right now.

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You may want to reach out to your Dr or Nut. What phase are you on? Sometimes we don't feel full or at least satisfied (which is preferable) until we start either pureed or solids.

I can eat pretty much everything except rice, bread and Pasta. Oh and read meats.

I can eat pretty much everything except rice' date=' bread and Pasta. Oh and read meats.[/quote']

But do you feel satisfied after you eat dense Protein? The goal is no longer to feel full. It's to feel satisfied. Also how much are you eating at a time?

But do you feel satisfied after you eat dense Protein? The goal is no longer to feel full. It's to feel satisfied. Also how much are you eating at a time?

I can have a boiled egg and my stomach will still be growling. And two hours later it feels as if I didn't eat anything.

Dense protein.....red meat. I had the same problem. Once I put red meat in my diet I stay satisfied. I use eggs for snack.

I'm 2.5 weeks out and just saw my Dr today. He said my goal for now is to eat 3-4oz of protein per meal, taking between 20-30 minutes to finish. By the time I'm where you are, my goal is 3-4oz of protein with a small serving of vegetables as well. The goal isn't to feel full anymore, it's to feel satisfied. Perhaps 1 egg isn't enough and you can handle 2? Also, make sure you're getting your fluids in but waiting 30 minutes prior to eating and 30 minutes after eating to have a drink.

I'm 2.5 weeks out and just saw my Dr today. He said my goal for now is to eat 3-4oz of Protein per meal' date=' taking between 20-30 minutes to finish. By the time I'm where you are, my goal is 3-4oz of protein with a small serving of vegetables as well. The goal isn't to feel full anymore, it's to feel satisfied. Perhaps 1 egg isn't enough and you can handle 2? Also, make sure you're getting your fluids in but waiting 30 minutes prior to eating and 30 minutes after eating to have a drink.[/quote']

I will defiantly give it a try thanks so much for your help and reaching out.

I can have a boiled egg and my stomach will still be growling. And two hours later it feels as if I didn't eat anything.

What about after chicken or fish? Red meat can be a bit harder to digest this early out. I only started eating red meat at three months. But if you try a moist chicken it might sit better.

Also some of the grumbly tummy might just be new tummy noises. I would look more for a feeling of being empty more then a grumbly tummy as a sign that you should eat. Another thing is your tummy is still healing. Nerves that were cut are still healing. So for a few more weeks at least I would measure everything and stop once that is finished. When you are more healed you will feel the restriction. One bite too many is a very uncomfortable feeling..... Especially on a healing tummy.

I have to measure everything in order to stop my self from over eating. But I can have 2 oz of tuna and not feel satisfied. Chicken I can have 3 oz and ill just stop but not because I feel satisfied.

I will defiantly give it a try thanks so much for your help and reaching out.

You're welcome, I hope the information you get here helps. A great support system is essential. I feel lucky to have found this board and I also have the support of my sister who had surgery almost 3 years ago. Good luck on your journey!

You're welcome' date=' I hope the information you get here helps. A great support system is essential. I feel lucky to have found this board and I also have the support of my sister who had surgery almost 3 years ago. Good luck on your journey![/quote']

Yes, it's a blessing to have people to talk to. I really don't know anyone who had had the surgery so this form is the only way I can get tips and seek advise.

I do feel full but I can eat a good amount and then I'm hungry pretty soon thereafter. I find what is helping me is myfitnesspal app. I basically log everything that I put in my mouth. So I eat lots of small meals throughout the day making sure I don't go over my goals set for my food intake. Example, I can eat one slice of reduced fat cheese and 3 pieces of deli turkey meat. I get full then about an hour later I ate a 5 oz. Greek yogurt. For lunch I ate tuna creations 2.5 oz with a teaspoon of light mayo and 6 whole wheat pita chips. I average about 700-800 calories a day and am almost 1 month post op. some people say that is a lot but I have lost 19 lbs, lots of inches and it is working for me. Know your body and don't press the limits. It's learning all over again how to eat and make the most of your tool. Don't waste your intake on bad food. Protein, veggies then starch! You can do it!

I am 6 weeks out and I am not feeling full. Anyone out there with similar issues?

I had similar issues early on. Do you have an acid reducer? I found that a lot of my "hunger" and stomach noise was actually stomach acid. If your dr. didn't give you anything, Pepcid makes a chewable version.

Also, drinking too soon before and after eating can wash the food out sooner, and make you hungrier. Set your phone alarm for 30 min after eating and wait until it goes off. No sipping! You will find the thirst passes.

This is EXACTLY what I am feeling... 5 weeks post op today and I could absolutely graze on food all day b/c when I do eat solids, I feel "full"/tight long before my body says it has had enough nutrition! I'm struggling with this a lot b/c it's making me want to eat snack foods... I use MyFitnessPal religiously, I am able to eat some moist dense proteins, and I get my protein in each day. I DO notice that after I eat solids, I don't want to DRINK for a LONG time and maybe if I could get my fluids up, I wouldn't feel hungry. I always feel like I am on a sugar "low" and fluids really bother my stomach, especially plain water. I do take a prescription acid reducer each day, but I just have to learn how to set up a daily eating routine that works for me... thanks for all the good advice here!