able to eat too much?

[raph 0]

Hi,

Well, nearly 2 weeks since I was banded, and so far I have lost 14Kg all up (9kg was the pre-op diet).

Tonight i went out with my girlfriend and had a entree size gnocchi. I only ate half of it, and had no pain or discomfort. I took extra time to chew and ate it as slowly as I am able (something very difficult for me to do, as i normally would just wolf it down.)

Now the weird part. To be absolutely honest, I havent been feeling terribly hungry at all since I have been banded. But, when eating this meal tonight, I had no sence of fullness either. I stopped eating mainly because I am feeling guilt over "cheating" rather than any feeling of satiation.

Is this just because I havent been filled yet?

I am worried because if i can get away with eating large amounts, I may keep doing so.

Any advice appreciated.

thanks,

raph

[Sades 4]

Hi Ralph, I think we were banded on the same day and I was doing well until yesterday... got first pangs of hunger and today totally dissatisfied with the foods I was eating (thick liquids). Even though I haven't tried, I think I could eat a meal as well. I'm seeing my dietician tomorrow so expect to be on mushies after that... breathing sigh of relief! Are you eating mushies yet?

[raph 0]

i was banded on the 31st. My doctor has had me on mushies since the start, and I have just started slowly having real food, hence the gnocchi.

[Sades 4]

That's unusual... no liquids. Anyway, from what I've read here, it's not unusual to be hungry and able to eat more than we should at this stage. When is your next visit to the Dr? I believe we don't get our first fill until we are healed... 4-6 weeks after surgery.

[raph 0]

had a visit this morning (before the meal that worried me..) next docs appointment is in 3 weeks.

[Sades 4]

I would give him or his nurse a call and talk to them about it. I'm sure it's fine... gnocchi is a pretty mushie food so probably no damage done.