Hi everyone,

I was banded 16 days ago, ive started now a thicker liquids diet, blended meat, chicken etc. I´m eating about 1 1/2 cup of blended food and im not feeling quite full, I know the job of the band is mainly about solid food, I´ll appreciate if anyone could tell me how much are you eating and if you feel full,

Thanks,

Jack is 100% correct. Instead of thinking FULL, try thinking, am I still hungry? Two very different feelings in my experience.

Since being banded I can go from, Hmmm, I'm really not hungry anymore to OUCH in one bite. Nowhere in there is a full feeling for me, not like I used to have.

Measure out your food and walk away from the food source. Sit calmly and take very small bites. Chew a lot. Swallow. Still hungry? Another bite. Not hungry anymore? (here's the tough part) Put the fork down--you're done. Walk away.

Sounds simple on paper, very tough to get your mind around when you're looking at food on your plate.

Good luck, a lot of us have been where you are and we 'get it.'