How do you know if your full

[Boujee_Susie 34]

6 days post op and I’m on a full liquid diet now but I’m still afraid to eat...I had grits this morning my stomach is just weird I can swallow but once it is in there I can feel rumbling and I get scared so I stop eating so I haven’t felt fullness yet...I’m able to drink my liquids and Protein Shakes fine I still haven’t thrown up sense surgery..I don’t think my stomach likes food just yet ...I need advice 🤷🏾‍♀️

[Kimber628 31]

I feel a pressure in my upper chest when I’m full. My family’s joke is that I’ve had “one bite too many” as I frequently get the hiccups after eating.

[Boujee_Susie 34]

I had the hiccups lol I’m still trying to figure this out I feel like I’m not getting enough food

[sillykitty 10,705]

You won't feel full on liquids or mushy foods. You simply stop when you feel satisfied.

Solid foods are a whole nother story, especially Protein. You will quickly learn what full feels like.

[RickM 1,747]

Fullness sensations differ, and my not really be there, for a while after surgery as some nerves have been cut, stomach can be swollen and the normal bit of stretch that is normally detected to start signalling fullness may not be there. And, you often don't really feel "full" on liquidy things as they usually aren't staying in the stomach that long. Things return to semi-normal after a while but in the mean time, it is best to measure what you eat so that you don't overfill things. Your stomach is probably around 2 oz in nominal capacity, so stick with that for more solid foods; liquids and semi-liquids slide on through more easily so more can be consumed, but you have to experiment with it (I was able to sip through a bowl of broth, prob 6-8 oz - and a box of juice in a meal sitting in the hospital, while my wife could barely go through her nominal stomach size of 4 oz - both within normal expectations.

Our overall program rule was to try new foods one at a time to test them for tolerance, and if they didn't settle well, then go back to what you know and try that food again in a week or two, then try another new food at the next meal, if desired.

[ConnieCoops 7]

These are excellent tips. I have been struggling post op w GERD/heartburn. One of my antidotes is to stick to two ounce portions of soft solid foods.

[Matt Z 4,138]

I still don't feel "Full" like ever. I do get to a point where I'm just done. It's an odd sensation really, nothing physical exactly... but when I'm done... I'm just done. Not 100% sure why that is, could be the band to bypass revision, not sure. But it's amazing how much everyone differs with their sensations.

[BadWolf523 196]

I’m still confused if I’m hungry, have gas, or just sore. I’m three days out and I’m just following the meal plan my nutritionist gave me. So far so good.

[PopsFury 38]

Day 4 post op and liquids are going well. I've never really felt "full" in my life, so have nothing to compare it to. That's a bit of a lie, I did feel full when I was on Saxenda for weight loss. I definitely can't eat quickly, I thought it would be hard to only eat 2oz in 30 minutes, but I'm finding it takes me 45 min sometimes.

[somegirlsrbiggerthanother 7]

I feel like I always hungry! POST OP 47 Days. I consulted my Doctor about the upper chest hurts vs. feeling full. She told me it is because the stomach sits higher. But ask your doctor. I keep a list of what I am going to ask on monthly visits.