Okay,

I don't really know when to stop eating. It sounds crazy but some say stop the moment you feel full, however, when I have done that, I get really hungry quickly. When I stop when I feel satisfied I stay full longer and don't crave in between, however, I am afraid I am stretching the pouch. When do you guys stop? I want to do the right thing.

make sure you are drinking enough liquids before your meals and measure your portions:smile:

No liquids 30 minutes before meals or 30 minutes after. I just got banded Oct 16, no fills yet, and I am wanting to eat since I am still on 2 shakes per day and one meal of protein. I'm just going on willpower right now. And, we all know how far our willpower lasts, not very long. My first fill is Dec.3rd and I'm hoping it gives me some fullness with a little bit of food. I'm so scared it wont work for me. As of Thanksgiving day, I will then have more food options, so maybe that will be better. So, hang in there and keep on keeping on

After eating and exercising for over 30 days, it then becomes habit and you really dont crave the bad foods anymore:smile:

You are right to worry about stretching the pouch. I just had an esophagram and found out mine is slightly stretched. I never felt that full either.

If you are eating solid protein, you should stay full longer than if you are eating anything else. If you get hungry, eat some more protein.

If you haven't had a fill yet, it's very normal to feel hungry often. I can't tell from your post or ticker if you have had any fills.