Recently had surgery and have worries.

[Gibby250imp 2]

I’m new to this and to give you some background I’ve struggled with weight for the past 20+ years. Tried a lot of diets and worked with my physician, but nothing seemed to work I was recommended for bariatric however, it took me almost 10 years to get insurance to help pay. It was a lot of work, and it makes the thought of failure scary.

since my surgery, which happened on February 1, I’ve been lucky to have very few complications. I’ve been able to eat and drink without problems and I’m starting on the third phase however, I still am struggling with fear that I’m overheating, because it’s been fairly easy so far. It’s been difficult as well, because I can’t, or haven’t been able to identify, feeling full, and not having the negative Effects of made it hard to judge. Maybe this is just post surgery jitters, has anyone else experiencing this?

[Tomo 1,157]

If you are in the pureed stage, it is common to have very little restriction. Once you get to solids, you will feel it. You will learn about your body's cues to tell when you are close to being satisfied and it will react strongly at one bite too many. Some find it helpful to weigh food beforehand (instead of winging it) to avoid the latter and/or to track calories. I think you are doing good, glad to hear things are going smoothly. I also had a very smooth start. I remember wondering the same thing.

[Possum220 223]

More than likely when you progress to solids that your restriction will kick into gear and you will be in no doubt that things have changed, The surgery that you have had will also be reducing the amount of grehlin (hunger hormone) and will restrict your urge to eat. It is good that things have gone well so far.

Always check back in with the surgeon if you are having issues.

[Arabesque 6,667]

Congrats on your surgery & doing well with your recovery so far.

A lot of nerves were cut during your surgery so many messages wont don’t get through until your healed. It’s why portion size is important is more important from the purée stage to so yiu dint accidental eat too much. I was told 1/4 - 1/3 cup but check with your team.

When your healing is further along & you’re eating more solid food, you’ll start to feel signals again. For many those signals are different though & you have to learn what they are for you. Like many find there sneeze, yawn or their nose runs when they’ve had enough to eat. Also it takes time for those signals to get through (it’s why we’re told to eat slowly). By the time you feel full you’ve likely eaten too much & more than you need. Try not to keep eating until you are full or you feel your restriction. I ask myself if I need the next bite or just want it.

[qtdoll 534]

Oh yes you will feel those full signals much more during your solid stage. Things are still just going through you atm.