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FOR SOME REASON I DONT KNOW WHEN IM FULL. I EAT UNTIL I THINK IM FULL AND I WAIT 45 MINUTES TO HAVE A SIP OF Water BUT SOON AS I SIP MY STOMACH START GROWLING :wacko: ....DOES ANYONE ELSE HAVE THAT PROBLEM? SLEEVE DATE 12/31/15

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I had to actually sit quietly by myself at mealtimes for a week or so when I first started on solid foods. I had to "relearn Sleevie speech". What I mean is my sleeve was trying to teach me when I was full. I just needed to pay close attention (with no distractions) to be able to learn.

He either sends me a small burp or a hiccough. At first I ignored these clues and ate until I started to "feel full"--just like the ol' days. Big mistake! One should never ignore Sleevie's clues. He retaliates by "dumping". Sleevie's revenge!!!

Once I patiently learned to listen to my body, I was able to pay attention to the little burp +/or the small hiccough and accept that I was full. ---and to my surprise, I was!

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How many bites do you wait in between one another?

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Growing could be indigestion..I had it, thought my stomach was growling, took pip and it stopped

Gurgling happens to me a lot. Not sure why.

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How many bites do you wait in between one another?

Just chew each bite to the consistency of applesauce.

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I measure out what I think I will be able to eat. Usually, about 3/4 through the meal. I,too, get a soft burp or hiccup that signals me to stop. In the reading I've done, this is what we should expect.

I get hungry sometimes, especially if I have had a Protein Shake instead of "real food"....it lasts longer. Not drinking before, during or 30 min before my meal allows me to feel full longer.

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@@Valentina That's very helpful I will try this but I don't recall my body giving me any type of sign. I don't eat to a point where my stomach hurt I think I'm not eating enough. I was told it will feel like the food is coming back up but I never have that feeling

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@@HousecallsNP I can't stomach Protein Shakes at all and I wait at least 30 min before I drink something. I will pay attention to my body and the signs hopefully it help. Lately I been having a hunger/ burning feeling in my stomach.

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@@Lisa_85 I try not to eat fast cause I heard that feeling is uncomfortable if you eat big pieces of food too fast. By the time I finish eating my food is cold and I can never eat half of my food. Eating is a struggle for me it's like a job almost

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I always chew my food at least 32 times I don't know what's going on with my stomach ????

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Maybe a visit with your nutritionist would help you. We all need to refocus from time to time. Your nutritionist should be able to figure out your stumbling blocks--if you even have any. Make an appointment and go over everything that you have concerns about.

Can't hurt and probably will be of tremendous help.

Please keep us posted. We care!

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Everything I eat is almost to the part of still being in that puree stage.

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I just feel when I'm full / done. For me, it's not mysterious.

Also, the slower I eat -- by which I mean the smaller bites I take, the longer I chew, and the longer I wait between bites -- the sooner I feel full / done and the easier it is to stop eating sooner.

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