What does it feel to be "full"

[jenzds75 15]

I was banded several years & knew what me "full" feeling was (tightening in the chest). I know I'm 7 days PreOp of the revision to DS. So, my neighbor brought me some beef stew "juice". I had my 2 oz cup worth. But I feel kinda bloated. Guess I'm not familiar with new signs from my body.

[PatientEleventyBillion 851]

For me, it feels like reflux (GERD). like I want to "regurgitate" my food (not vomit, regurgitate, like going to burp up food rather than have strong stomach contractions and vomit). Eating until you're full means eating too much.. it's a sign that one should intake less. Unfortunately with different stomach sizes, bougie size, food type, metabolisms, etc. there's no way to know in general how much is too much, it's something you learn along the way.

[Navigating the Wilderness 824]

4 hours ago, PatientEleventyBillion said:

It's something you learn along the way.

So very true. At this stage of the game I don't think you should worry about what full feels like, just follow the doctors orders, eat and drink very slowly, and stop eating/drinking when you feel any sensations in your stomach, then wait and make sure it is not pain before continuing. We all have different experiences after WLS so there really isn't a one-size-fits-all answer to your question. Just go slow and aim for your macro and Water goals!

[jenzds75 15]

After the 2oz of the beef stew "soup", I think it was just a lot of gas that I didn't expect! I have been on such a bland diet & then introduced something new with spices. Boy, I sure did some walking, sitting on balance ball, & GasX to try to get the uncomfortable feeling to go away! About an hour later I was relieved from the bloat/pain feelings. [emoji28]

[Navigating the Wilderness 824]

1 minute ago, jenzds75 said:

fter the 2oz of the beef stew "soup", I think it was just a lot of gas that I didn't expect! I have been on such a bland diet & then introduced something new with spices. Boy, I sure did some walking, sitting on balance ball, & GasX to try to get the uncomfortable feeling to go away! About an hour later I was relieved from the bloat/pain feelings. [emoji28]

Haha, glad to hear you are feeling better. This is the first of many experiences that will help you sort out what it feels like to you to be 'full'.

[Strivingforbetter 246]

It took me a while to figure out what being hungry or full felt like. It's confusing. I'm only one month post-op, so I'm still trying to figure this out, but when I'm full, I usually hiccup and get a stabbing feeling in my new stomach. There's also a feeling my food might come up if I eat one more bite. Granted, i only eat about 4 oz of food right now. The first few weeks are the hardest.

[Mickel 24]

It took me a while to figure out what being hungry or full felt like. It's confusing. I'm only one month post-op, so I'm still trying to figure this out, but when I'm full, I usually hiccup and get a stabbing feeling in my new stomach. There's also a feeling my food might come up if I eat one more bite. Granted, i only eat about 4 oz of food right now. The first few weeks are the hardest.

Thanks for the info. I just had my surgery two days ago and I am trying to learn how far to go as well.