How do I know fullness?

[Charleybear 0]

Just about to start on my solid phase, 7 weeks post op- can anyone share what signals full means? I'm too scared to eat....help!

[NMJG 1,266]

Believe me, you'll know it! I just started solids a few days ago and have vomited at least once every day because I overdid it, either eating too much or too fast. It's definitely a learning curve.

[BigDaddyJoe 246]

Yes, you will definitely know it! And once you find it, you will want to not ever eat to that point again! It is more of a discomfort in your chest than in your stomach area now.

[Chantel 67]

For me, I start to feel pressure. That's it. :-)

[NotLookinBack 164]

I'm still on my liquids post op and I found my full point this evening.. Ugh.. I feels like a ton of bricks on your chest and like your new tummy is going to explode.. Kinda the way it used to feel for thanksgiving dinner.. Oh my never again.. Obviously I tried to get too much in too soon..

[stacechase 251]

Yes' date=' you will definitely know it! And once you find it, you will want to not ever eat to that point again! It is more of a discomfort in your chest than in your stomach area now.[/quote']

SOOOO true! It's in your chest where you feel the most discomfort (at least it is for me!) I just started purées yesterday and ate a little too much too quickly. I know it's a bit scary, but take it slow, small quantities (2 Tbsp to start, per my surgeon) and dive in! Time to start living that sleeved life, yo! You'll do great, just don't beat yourself up over the learning curve.

[flyme_places 99]

For me it's like bad heartburn. But now (1.5 months out) I just feel full. I took one bite too much and was uncomfortable for two hours afterwards.

[tami wright 6]

You WILL know! And it is a feeling of discomfort in your chest. The key I think is to not only the small amounts but eat SLOWLY! Give your tummy a chance to tell your brain I'm full! One of my biggest problems was and is eating too fast! Old habits die hard. So I find myself eating away and then all of a sudden I'm stuffed and very icky feeling. I have never thrown up from eating too much, but sometimes wonder if I would be better off!! LOL! When I do get that discomfort I find that if I can go for an easy walk around the block it does help move things on down!

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[Charleybear 0]

Okay.. Thanks for the share... Omg!! There's like a huge piece of nectarine on my throat and i feel like dying. So this is what Full feels. Ouch!