How long does it take, once you can eat mushies, or even on full liquids, does it take most people to feel full?

You know without the band, it's approximately 15-20 minutes before you feel full and then it's too late, you are too stuffed.

holly:eek:

Hi Holly! Welcome! I noticed you are pretty new to LBS. I love it. I have gotten so much information and support here. I'm sorry I can't answer your particular question, but wanted to respond. Are you banded yet? I'm finally set for Jan 10th! I'm so excited. Best of luck with your journey!

Carol

Hi Holly! Welcome! I noticed you are pretty new to LBS. I love it. I have gotten so much information and support here. I'm sorry I can't answer your particular question, but wanted to respond. Are you banded yet? I'm finally set for Jan 10th! I'm so excited. Best of luck with your journey!

Carol

I am banding at 8 a.m. in the morning. I'm ready to get this going too!

Hi Holly! Welcome! I noticed you are pretty new to LBS. I love it. I have gotten so much information and support here. I'm sorry I can't answer your particular question, but wanted to respond. Are you banded yet? I'm finally set for Jan 10th! I'm so excited. Best of luck with your journey!

Carol

BTW, good luck on your surgery. I am excited to get it going tomorrow. Hopefully, we won't have too many problems. I'll keep up with you and let you know how it goes.

thanks

OH MY GOSH! Tomorrow morning! I'm so happy for you. Where do you live? I'm in Arizona. You might try posting your question on the over 50 thread. There is some great support on that thread. Let me know how you do! I'll remember you in my prayers. Carol

Congrats! It's the best thing ever! In my lapband pre-class they said it still takes 20 minutes for your brain to get the message that you are full. I have been banded for 2 weeks & I haven't been hungry once...even when I haven't eaten for a few hours at a time...YEY!

Congrats! It's the best thing ever! In my lapband pre-class they said it still takes 20 minutes for your brain to get the message that you are full. I have been banded for 2 weeks & I haven't been hungry once...even when I haven't eaten for a few hours at a time...YEY!

Anyalee! Thank you for sharing! You give us all hope and help us know we've made the right decision. Best of luck in your journey.

Holly! I forgot to mention under Lap Band Support, there are support groups for the month you're having surgery too. Also helpful.

Thanks guys!

Carol

I am on mushies. I ate mashed potatoes yesterday for lunch I had about 1/2 cup when I was stuffed. About 10-15 minutes. The thing is I eat a lot slower cause I am worried about anything comming back up. You want to do everything in your power not to throw up the first 6 weeks (according to my dr) So I eat a lot slower. It was hard for me to stop eatting the potatoes because they tasted good. But I had to remind myself to stop and I can have them later if I wanted.

Personaly I have issues about not getting the food if I stop at some point. If I dont eat it now I am not going to get it again. comes from childhood I think.

I hope that answers your question. Good luckk and a positive outlook helped me recover super quick.