Not feeling full

[Kayla_ann 0]

I have been trying to figure out my "new stomach" since my last fill, but I can't understand it.

I don't know how much was in my band the day of surgery, but last month they put in .6cc's.

Depending on what kind of food it is, like Soup, I get full quick. But on other food's like sandwich's or pizza (I caved this week for pizza :thumbsup: ), I can eat.....forever, until I stop myself. But I just won't feel full.

I thought to myself that it should be opposite. Like soup would kind of just go right through, while carbs would take a while to travel through the band.

Is anybody else feeling the same way? Or is there anybody that might possibly be able to explain to me whats going on?

Also....

I get hungry really quick after eating. Maybe like 1 hr and 30 minutes later...

Is that normal?

Thanks for your help

Kayla

[jlray 0]

I can say that tonight I ate two slices of pizza and a small scoop of ice cream and I only stopped because I knew I should, not because I was full. But last week, I couldn't even hold more than two bites of scrambled eggs down. I'm confused too - wish I had a good answer!!

[Kayla_ann 0]

Well, I have an appt with the dr. tomorrow, so once I find out, I'll let you know! :thumbsup:

[lingling 0]

I have no idea - but I have the same problem!! Maybe its to do with the speed we are eating - remember it takes 20mins to feel full - so maybe we are eating too fast?

[bearbandit 0]

remember to always measure your food....over eating can cause your pouch to stretch.....if you are feeling full. you ate too much....just measure your meals eat it slowly and stop....remember it takes your brain about 20 mins after you eat to realize your full....good luck.

[bandfun4me 0]

Hey remember the bad food ALWAYS goes down without any issues. Such as chocolate, ice cream etc. So don't be misguided. Unlike the GBypass that are unable to eat sweet items due to dumping, us bandsters have to just stay away mentally. Cause Our body will not treat us that way. It will take some restrain. I try to live by the rule, if I have to pick it up with my fingers, such as a hamburger, sandwich, pizza and things like this, tacos, enchiladas. It is a BIG NO-NO. I will pay for it on the scale. No hiding the bad food choices. And once you are really restricted good - in green zone. These items will cause you some very unpleaseant grief in the tummy (possibly hours). So the sooner you get used to eating everything with a "tiny" fork and not your hands the better off you will be in the long run. Don't get used to eating around your band. The band is around your tummy not your lips....