I am just wondering.....does everyone have this feeling that you are so full. My stomach is so swollen. I am on a Clear liquids only diet and I feel like I am eating to much. Today I had 4oz sugar free Jello, 12 oz Water, 5 oz chic broth, and 3 oz diet v-8 fusion. Is it just in my head that I am eating to much? But at the same time I want to make sure I do not get dehydrated. Any advise would help. I was banded on friday and just want to make sure what I am feeling is normal.

Lucky Loser!

I was banded on Thurs (3-5-09) and I had the same full feeling for the first 5 days. I just keep drinking water and the broths. My doctor did not put saline water in my band,

she said I need to heal and will be evaluated for fill on April 22nd.

I still feel full just drinking water.

I found out, if you feel hungry, you can drink more water until it is time for a meal or snack and this helps with hunger between meals.

I would encourge you to drink, drink, drink the water or other low cal drinks.

Eartha

I sure agree with you. I'm not really sure what's going on in my digestive system. I was banded 3-9. I think I'm hungry until I get some soup in front of me then don't have a taste for it. I have a general achiness across my belly often. Sometimes I think it's gas, other times I'm not sure.

At least you're not alone.

Hey everyone! I was banded on 3-11 and still on the clear liquids. My Dr. recommended that I drink, or sip 6 oz. of liquid for every hr I'm awake. It helps to be sipping through out the day. I do eat the jello and broth also. Some drink ideas for you, and if anyone has any different ones let me know... Isopure, Diet Snapple, Propel, and Fruit2O. I was told to aim for 64 oz a day. But, I also get that bloated feeling and tummy rumbling.

Thanks everyone. I am glad that I am not alone. When I figured the amount of calories I am getting it is only like 300 today. Other ideas that I am really likeing are crystal light hunger satisfaction (has 3g protein), special k Water mixer (has 5g protein). But the crystal light banana strawberry is so so good.

Lucky Losers!

Thanks everyone. I am glad that I am not alone. When I figured the amount of calories I am getting it is only like 300 today. Other ideas that I am really likeing are crystal light hunger satisfaction (has 3g protein), special k Water mixer (has 5g protein). But the crystal light banana strawberry is so so good.

Lucky Losers!

You're not alone. I couldn't drink as much as I was supposed to in the beginning either. Definitely had that full feeling. As for a Crystal Light suggestion, I froze some pink lemonade into popsicles and that was yummy too! Helped me when I was thirsty but didn't want to/couldn't drink as much as I needed.