I had my surgery on 2.19.09. I am doing well and am just not sure when I know that I am full... The first 3 days; I didn't feel hungry at all, but just kept making sure I followed orders. via my doctor; I am to have at least 600 calories no more than 1000 calories... I was barely making 600... My question is: how do you know when ur full?

THANKS

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I couldn't tell I was full at first. My doctor told me to eat 3-4 oz Protein first and then fill in with a little bit of veggies. Might not feel full but stop eating. You should be full 3-4 hours. With a goal of being full longer. If you over eat....Trust me you will feel it. It feels worst than eating everything in site plus more at Thanksgiving.

But every doctor is different- so please follow what he/she tells you and always ask any question big or small to his/her office.

Newbie, You were banded 4 days ago? You should be on clear and full liquids only at this stage. Mushies start after 2 weeks or so. You need to let the stitches get set, ya know the ones that tie yur band to your stomach on the inside. So that later down the road when you start the PB and stuff the abd will not slip or cause erosion. You need lots of Protein to promote healing and slow walking to keep your moving and not getting "stoved" up. Geesh! dont those dr give you all post -op instructions or a boolet or something to go by. We were given books , had to attend the support group and all that stuff before we even got a surgery date. I read some real horror stories here from some new bandsters. Good luck, you can find a lot of good info on this website. Just in case your dr did not supply any of that. Welcome to the new bandsters, good luck, take it slow, no rushing needed!!

I was on clear full liquids day one post op. Booklet states to be on liquids, Soups (w/o chunks ) etc now... that's what I am doing.. I am just not sure how I should feel... I'm following it pretty much to a tee besides not gettin enuff calories, but I am working that out. I am getting all the Protein required and more.

Also, I have this pain in my chest like something is sitting there...

Any ideas.. THANKS