liquids vs. solids

So I am hoping I am all just too new to this to have a clue...at one week out, we, as Horseheads patients, are still on clear liquids. Should I be feeling full on these? Because I am not. I'm not really hungry,but not full either. The instructions that come home from the hospital say we should be taking chicken broth, 100% fruit juice and milk in at a rate of about 2 oz every 15 minutes. I have no trouble at all drinking double that. I am drinking an 8 oz glass of skim in about 20-25 minutes. So I am hoping that when solids are added, there will be a whole different feeling of fullness involved. I'd hate to think I could gain weight on a clear liquid diet! Or that that feeling-full mechanism isn't working up to snuff. Any thoughts? Thanks Gang!

Hi there. It could have been me a few months back writing this post. I didn't get that full feeling either and was concerned because I could also eat a 6 oz. container of yogurt. ( Nutritionist said that the amt. was fine for me.) I was concerned because other freshly post ops were only able to eat 2-3 oz. The reason is that the liquids go through you at a faster rate than solids. This includes the consistency of yogurt, pudding and jello. Believe me when I tell you that you will know when you are full as you enter the solid food stage. There is a point when you will be very aware even to put down a spoonful in mid air because you can't fit another drop in. It is a much different kind of full feeling and it took a lot of practice to get used to...it still takes some getting used to. Don't worry, your new tummy is working just fine. Take Care~~ Diane

Thanks so much, Diane! Those were just the words I was hoping I'd hear. Phew! hugs, Laurie

Hi, I think you are completely normal.  Once you add some solids you will feel the "full" feeling.  To me it feels like an air bubble...then I know I've had enough.  My biggest problem was eating slowly...I am a "wolfer" lol.  Every day is an adventure...it is nice to feel that you are getting healthier every day. Good Luck, Rosemary

Good Morning Rosemary, I'm still a wolfer and that is a problem for me. I started eating meals with a shrimp fork and a baby spoon and that has really helped tremendously. I still go out to dinner with  a shrimp fork in my purse. If i'm going to pay for a meal i'm going to enjoy it and that means not throwing up when i've put too much in the pouch, little fork helps! ANDI

Andi, Thanks for the info...I went out and bought some baby utensils...does slow me down Rosemary

Hi Java Jane What surgery did you have?

Thanks Rosemary! That's very reassuring. Marie, I had the Lap RNY on 7/16/07.

I thought it was just me too. I was never a one or two tablespoon person, even from day one (I came home on mushies) It was only when I tried chille that I felt full.

I was on pureed food when I got home so I can not offer much info but I do know that for a while I was not hungry nor was I full at any time. It was a weird feeling that I had to learn and only eat the amounts that they said to make sure I was getting enough and not to much. Just stick to the plan and it will work out and you will learn! Hey I am still learning and I guess that will be like that for the rest of my life. Take care hun and I hope you are feeling good?.....