I'm three weeks post op and I never get that full feeling. I just eat the amount they tell me and stop. Anyone else experience this?

You're at what stage in eating? If you're still on liquids and limited solids then you're normal. You should also be starting a stall soon

I'm in stage 3 which is soft and moist.

I'm on phase 3 also. Soft foods. How much are u eating. I certainly feel full. Lol but they didn't give me a specific amt to eat. Just to stop at fulfillment. And my belly sure tells me when I took 1 too any bites!

At stage 3 I was able to do about 2 ounces each meal before I felt full

I ate every 2-3 hours.

I'm on 1/4 cup of food per meal.

Mine depends in the food. If it's more solid 1/4 cup. But if it's still super soft or soupy I can do 1/2 cup.

Yeah I'm actually about the same as you. I can do a little more with soupy stuff.

I'm 2 weeks and 2 days and I don't feel full either. I'm on pureed/soft.

I was the same way, and do not panic, the full feeling will come to you but it takes time. It took a good 6 weeks for me to feel full. I was very surprised be the amount I was able to eat 2-3 weeks after my surgery and I thought great, I am screwed lol but the full feeling came soon, and the restriction is amazing.

One thing though, the full feeling that you used to know is gone, no more, forget it. At this time when you are full you will feel rather sick...bloated...nauseous...it's not that happy, warm feeling we used to get before the surgery. I miss that feeling Soon you will be surprised how little food you need. Oh and from pureed, soft food I can still eat a whole lot more, watch it when you switch to dense protein, hmmmm 2-3 bites and you just wanna stop eating FOREVER

Oh! That's good to know!!! Thanks!!! You all have been sooooo helpful!

Green eyed girl its so true. I get slap happy looking at recipes and food but when it comes down to eating, that's a different story. By the end of the night, I am tired of eating. I never thought that I would get tired of eating. I eat every 2 hours now. I only do 1/4 cup of protein and 1/4 cup of veggies at almost 3 months out. Sometimes I do not finish based on how hungry I am. I totally love my sleeve and for once I feel in control.

Edited November 12, 201411 yr by motherof5

So sounds like every two hours is the key to keeping up with all the protein and fluids. Noted! Thanks!! I just don't get hungry anymore. And if I'm not feeling hungry, I don't eat or think about eating. Which is bad. I know. Lol.

Yes every 2 hours works for me. If I go over that, I start to feel sick to my stomach. The hunger pains are different now. But you are correct, it helps with getting the proteind and fluids in.

Later losers!

So sounds like every two hours is the key to keeping up with all the protein and fluids. Noted! Thanks!! I just don't get hungry anymore. And if I'm not feeling hungry, I don't eat or think about eating. Which is bad. I know. Lol.

Depends how far out you are. At the beginnings I had to eat in every 2-3 hours or I would get stomach/hunger pains. But my doctor wanted me to transition to eating 3 times a day asap and no snacks only 3 main meals. According to him that is the key. It took me a few months to be able to comply with his order and not every day I am able to do it, I still prefer to eat multiple times a day, hey, I am still a foodie, but he is right, I do not need that many meals.

I only eat 3 meals a day and one snack. I can't eat every 2 hours. I tried it's exhausting. Lol I'm only 3 weeks out and in the middle of soft food phase. Start reg. foods in a week. Maybe then I will feel more restricted. I feel full, although I feel like I eat more than I should be. I also know u can fit more of these foods in. But I think the key is learning to eat ur 3 meals and maintaining a normal eating schedule.