Not feeling full

[mikey856 11]

I'm on my 11th day after surgery and started the second week diet a few days ago(mashed potatoes, pudding yogurt, etc...) I take my time eating, right around 20 minutes, to make sure I don't eat too much before I get the full feeling. But I haven't gotten full off of anything I have tried.Here's the stuff I have tried that I thought should have made me feel full. 1.5 cup mashed potatoes, 1 cup oatmeal, 2 scrambled eggs. Don't know if the stuff is just passing through or if I just don't feel the sensation of being full. Is this normal?

[No game 14,437]

Whoa! Did the doc tell you it was ok to eat a cup and a half of food? ?

Your stomach is swollen and numb so don't look for that full feeling just yet especially with things like yogurt.

You should be measuring and eating only a certain amount the first weeks.

For most of us it's 1/4 cup at a time..

You are a man? Your stomach is probably naturally bigger than mine but 1 1/2 cups is to much.

[Teachamy 1,042]

I am shocked at the size of your servings. I was told 1/3 c. -1/4c. in week 3. I'd also rethink oatmeal and mashed potatoes. Are you still able to get in your Protein? That should be priority #1!

[mikey856 11]

I am following my nutritionist's recommendations for what to eat. I took the time to eat and thought my stomach would tell me when to stop. I thought that my portion were kind of large so I just stopped after so much.

[MGR1852 292]

I'm 9 days out from surgery and I'm only allowed 1 tablespoon of Protein & 1-2 teaspoons of veggies. I'm still eating in medicine cups!

[MindiJean 93]

I am following my nutritionist's recommendations for what to eat. I took the time to eat and thought my stomach would tell me when to stop. I thought that my portion were kind of large so I just stopped after so much.

You should have a diet plan to follow, Stage 1, Stage 2.....with amounts on it as well? I would call your NUT and get a copy if you cannot find yours. I'm five weeks out tomorrow and still only eating 1/4 cup!

[sknyinside 99]

For what it's worth - I have a plan with what to eat, but not amounts. I too, don't feel full. I get hungry - not head hunger - frequently and feel a bit lost as to what I need to be doing to not overeat but don't want to feel hungry all the time. I'm eating small amounts for safety 2-4 ounces depending on what it is. But don't feel particularly satisfied.

To be really frustrated, in addition to not feeling satisfied and frequently hungry, I'm not losing weight at less than two weeks out. Had a Protein shake with 130 calories for Breakfast 2 ounces unsweetened Greek yogurt for snack and a Protein Drink for lunch. Will have unsweetened applesauce for snack.

Am drinking 3-5 liters of Water a day.

Edited December 25, 2013 by sknyinside

[mistysj 1,940]

For what it's worth - I have a plan with what to eat, but not amounts. I too, don't feel full. I get hungry - not head hunger - frequently and feel a bit lost as to what I need to be doing to not overeat but don't want to feel hungry all the time. I'm eating small amounts for safety 2-4 ounces depending on what it is. But don't feel particularly satisfied. To be really frustrated, in addition to not feeling satisfied and frequently hungry, I'm not losing weight at less than two weeks out. Had a Protein shake with 130 calories for Breakfast 2 ounces unsweetened Greek yogurt for snack and a Protein Drink for lunch. Will have unsweetened applesauce for snack. Am drinking 3-5 liters of Water a day.

You will be able to hold more in the liquid phase. Up to 1/2 cup of liquid in half an hour or 1/3 of a cup of a liquid food like yogurt. When you get to purée, you will start by holding about 1/4 cup and probably get to 1/3 cup by the time you go to soft foods. I'm over 7 months out and can hold about 2/3 of a cup of food at a meal. Everyone is slightly different. The most important thing is don't try to stuff yourself and don't feel like you have to clean your plate.

The physical hunger could be acid so it is standard to ask if you are taking a PPI like nexium. But it is also fairly normal during the liquid phase and passes for lots of people when they are on purée.

[2013sleevegirl 126]

For what it's worth - I have a plan with what to eat, but not amounts. I too, don't feel full. I get hungry - not head hunger - frequently and feel a bit lost as to what I need to be doing to not overeat but don't want to feel hungry all the time. I'm eating small amounts for safety 2-4 ounces depending on what it is. But don't feel particularly satisfied. To be really frustrated, in addition to not feeling satisfied and frequently hungry, I'm not losing weight at less than two weeks out. Had a Protein shake with 130 calories for breakfast 2 ounces unsweetened Greek yogurt for snack and a Protein drink for lunch. Will have unsweetened applesauce for snack. Am drinking 3-5 liters of Water a day.

You will be able to hold more in the liquid phase. Up to 1/2 cup of liquid in half an hour or 1/3 of a cup of a liquid food like yogurt. When you get to purée, you will start by holding about 1/4 cup and probably get to 1/3 cup by the time you go to soft foods. I'm over 7 months out and can hold about 2/3 of a cup of food at a meal. Everyone is slightly different. The most important thing is don't try to stuff yourself and don't feel like you have to clean your plate.

The physical hunger could be acid so it is standard to ask if you are taking a PPI like nexium. But it is also fairly normal during the liquid phase and passes for lots of people when they are on purée.

[mikey856 11]

After talking to my nutritionist (and reading a lot about it), it seems that these full liquids just pass through the stomach for most people. When I start eating soft foods and everything after that, it should be a different story.

[donewithdieting2 7]

I'm over 2 years out and still don't eat 1 cup of anything at a time. I'm female, but I can remember being close to 6 months out and still only able to eat 4 bites of anything. The feeling of restriction was what helped me lose my weight. Hope you will get that when you start different phases. Linda

[mistysj 1,940]

I'm over 2 years out and still don't eat 1 cup of anything at a time. I'm female, but I can remember being close to 6 months out and still only able to eat 4 bites of anything. The feeling of restriction was what helped me lose my weight. Hope you will get that when you start different phases. Linda

Everyone's capacity is different. Men tend to hold more than women. Tall people seem to hold more. It has to do with the length of the stomach. Your surgeon will make your sleeve the right size to accommodate your natural stomach length. There are a few rules of thumb. First, there is nothing that says you need to stuff yourself. Second, if you can hold more volume that means you can fit more veggies! Nobody seems to be able to hold a huge amount of good lean dense Protein. Third, don't compare yourself to others.

[mikey856 11]

I appreciate the advice. I will keep it all in mind. Thank you.

[Madelyne Bonthron 128]

I can only take in little less then 1/2 cup sometimes only 2 bites depending on food

[sknyinside 99]

You will be able to hold more in the liquid phase. Up to 1/2 cup of liquid in half an hour or 1/3 of a cup of a liquid food like yogurt. When you get to purée, you will start by holding about 1/4 cup and probably get to 1/3 cup by the time you go to soft foods. I'm over 7 months out and can hold about 2/3 of a cup of food at a meal. Everyone is slightly different. The most important thing is don't try to stuff yourself and don't feel like you have to clean your plate. The physical hunger could be acid so it is standard to ask if you are taking a PPI like nexium. But it is also fairly normal during the liquid phase and passes for lots of people when they are on purée.

thank you so much. I am hoping once I have substantial types of food I will stay full longer and really feel the restriction. I am taking a ppi. I am definitely not stuffing myself. In fact I think I would be relieved because so far I am not feeling restricted. I feel I get hungry often. I just don't want to sip my way to too many calories a day. So far I think I'm ok calorie wise but don't want this to be a slippery slope. It took me all day and several servings to eat a 220 calorie can of soup! But just trying to figure it all out.