How will I know?

I just wanted to know from someone who already has had RNY. How will I know that  I am full? what  will it feel like? . Sheila

oh girl your body will tell you loud and clear eat slowly and chew well and listen to your body you will know  I PROMISE YOU WILL KNOW

Sheila;      I am no expert by any means, I am only 12 days post op, but I already know and I am not eating everything yet.  I will be at stage 4 tomorrow.  I just try to eat very slow and since starting some solids (eggs, ect...) I try to remember to chew very well.  I also try to make sure I measure out the ounces so I know that I am not over doing.  It is rather amazing how you just know.  And if I am not sure I stand up and walk around for a minute and then I almost always can tell I am full.        I hope someone further post op then me also answers you.  My daughter will be 2 months post op tomorrow from open RNY and she also can tell when she is full.  She is pretty good about measuring her food also.  Guess we are staying in the guidelines.  Neither one of us has ever gotten sick after eating.   Good luck to you.  Did you get a Surgery date yet? Sally

At first you probally wont know.........just follow you're Dr's orders lol!! The 1st few months I wasent hungry or full, just had the 2 oz the DR said. The nerve endings are healing so you may not get a "full" feeling. You want to go by DR'S orders so you will heal properly and not over do it.


After 6-7 months out I was up to 4 oz, and when I over do I can really tell. You may get the foamies, or just throw up. IT HURTS!!! All the best to you!!

I had a sharp pain in between my breasts...like my breast bone...I think from eating too fast....your body will definately let you know and there will be no mistake in it.