Adrienne, Ironically I just talked to my surgeon about this last week, cuz this is happening to me most of the time now! He said, "well, unfortunately I did surgery on your stomach and not your brain! You're not supposed to eat until you feel full and uncomfortable! That's OLD thinking! You're only supposed to eat until you're no longer hungry and have given your body adequate nutrition." And I was, like, duh!!! Oh yeah!! I CAN stop eating even though I'm not so full I feel like crap!! Anyway, he suggested that if I'm having a hard time controlling it to drink a protein drink a few minutes before a meal so that I really don't have space for alot of food. You're not alone!! This ability to eat alot scares me to death!! Now is when we really have to work at behaving ourselves! Kathy

Hi Karen, I think I just was not drinking enough water. I immediately got me some lemon water and downed like 2 glasses then sipped on some more for the rest of the day and I started to be relieved from that empty feeling. Who knows what it was all about. Thanks for the response. Adrienne

Karen, I will bet it was the OJ....I've seen posts where alot of people have dumped on OJ..BAD. Kari

Adrienne, I don't know what could be going on with you. I know that I get the munchies sometimes and can't get satisfied. I have to be careful not to eat so much I throw up. Maybe you could have some healthy snacks like peanuts or yogurt ready for when this happens. Also, drink a lot of water first, that will fill you up. Karen

Hi Susan, I definitely can tell my appetite has increased. But it is no where near where I was prior to surgery. For breakfast I usually stick with a protein bar or protein drink. The protein bar holds me over till lunch but if I do the drink I find I need a snack in between. Then I have almonds or trail mix minus any chocolate in it. Lunch is 2 oz of tuna or salmon or 2 slices of lunch meat rolled up with some mayo. I have been having an afternoon snack which is almonds again. Dinner I usually have a Veggie Patty with cheese or Salmon steak or Steak with a veggie. I am not sure how many ounces but it is probably 3 oz. Sometimes in the evening I have a 1/4 cup of Sugar Free/Fat free chocolate pudding. I know this is alot more than when we first started but it is far less than my old ways. I am still loosing about 2lbs a week. I exercise alot too. Blessings to you on your journey