Is this normal?

[*Lexie* 1,486]

I'm a few weeks post op, enough that I'm eating soft food and feeling restriction. I feel like I'm overeating. I spend most of my time feeling stuffed. I am tracking my food and I'm lucky to break 600 calories. So clearly I'm not eating as much as I did pre-op. Is this normal or am I doing something wrong?

[mrslb5 333]

Seems normal your new stomach is really tight just listen to your body it'll tell you when to stop! enjoy that feeling lol!

[JillC878 59]

You are good. You will soon learn your new tummy. Congrats on the rest of your life!

[Forsythia 882]

You are going to feel pretty full until all the swelling goes down. So like, three bites and you are good. And you will have more than that on your plate and totally think it can't possibly fill you up. But yeah, it will. Those first few weeks I wasn't even hungry. I had to force myself to eat.

I suggest only eating a bite or two. Even if you think it can't possibly fill you up. Then wait a few minutes and assess if you need more. If yes, have another bite, if no, refrigerate for later.

Edited October 7, 2014 by Forsythia

[Thinkingthinner1109 485]

I am exactly the same way. However I have to put those couple bites in my mouth about every three hours. I am very careful NOT to ever take that bite that will make me sick. Lol I have never had the slides or thrown up. I cannot imagine. So sometimes I stop even if I think I will be full on the next bite. I can tolerate anything I have tried so far so that is a blessing.

[*Lexie* 1,486]

I guess I'm afraid I'm already eating too much. For example, I had no problem eating a whole scrambled egg this morning. Everything I read says people can only eat a bite or two.

[auntiemel 275]

It also depends on how long it takes you to eat. Some people still eat fast, while others are eating slower. I really have to think about eating slow or I have a hard time.

[livvsmum 2,368]

I am thinking it's probably normal. You still have swelling going on in your stomach and it's going to take time. All of the sudden around 7 months I noticed a big change in restriction and now I have to be pretty careful about just eating to where I am satisfied and not over-eating. Good luck!