Did I eat to much?

bigron452
on 11/14/07 6:43 am - Hopewell Junction, NY
I've had my band for 3 weeks .. I'm on solid food, and had a pretty decent sized lunch (slice grilled chicken, small salad) .. How can you tell if you ate to much?  Felt a small tightness in the chest .. so I stopped eating.  Waited 40 mins and had some water and it passed.    I get my first fill in 2 weeks .. but I'm eating way less than I used too .. Is this that full feeling?  I'm still adjusting so teach me the ropes .. Ron


 

"Life if like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get!"  -- Forrest Gump ..
porkrind
on 11/14/07 8:10 am
 My mother had lap band done she lost 30 pounds in the first month and 1/2..Then she started eating like she use too...she had a fill done but still she was hungry...she is on her 4 time getting filled..I think u can fill it to 11cc she is up to 8cc and now she is back on track..but even though she was eating alot she still was dropping about 5 pounds every 2 weeks and yes she told me she felt that tightness in her chest to..I fill a pushing on my rib cage when i am full...I had RNY done
bigron452
on 11/14/07 11:25 am - Hopewell Junction, NY
Good to know, seems like the weight dropping has leveled off since I started eating food.  I'm not gaining .. and I am eating less food.  I don't find myself always hungry .. I only eat 3 times a day and try to have a piece of fruit as a snack.  Hopefully I'll start dropping again once I get the fill .. Thanks!! Ron


 

"Life if like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get!"  -- Forrest Gump ..
cheri24iv
on 11/14/07 9:09 am - Hamilton, NY
Hiya hon,

I never felt a tightness when I ate too much, just when I was getting stuck.  I sometimes "burp" if I eat too much.  We don't want to feel full, just satisfied.  WOOWOO on the fill!  You're doing awesome!!!!  Your doc will be very proud of you!  (and himself!  LOL)

Muah
Cheri, The Happy Bandster



bigron452
on 11/14/07 11:32 am - Hopewell Junction, NY

Hi Doll ... , Stuck is a possiblity!!!  I didn't feel the need to burp or didn't have any gas.  After waiting 45 mins and drinking water it passed.  I've been trying to slow down and chew.. chew .. chew ... but that is taking some re-training.  That fill is coming on the 28th .. then we'll see!  Saw your post and said Hi ... good luck with the meeting!!

Ron


 

"Life if like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get!"  -- Forrest Gump ..
Lovinit041
on 11/18/07 1:57 pm - Pomona, NY

Hiya Ron, I have the same thing when I am getting to the point that I need to stop eating.  I get a tightness and or I feel a funny pain in my back.  My Dr. said that is probably my full point and make sure I stop, dont' take one more bit he said.. just stop there.  I have found that I also will get a bit of a runny nose and I think that is my true "thats enough" point.  When I keep eating a bit more I feel the pain in my back or chest.  I don't think that you are over eating.  I was told I could have 1 1/2 C. of food 3 times a day and two snacks.  I was told to eat low fat/calorie meals and my snacks should be fruit and protein bars... so I got the South Beach diet meal replacment bars.  They have 19 g. of protein and really do hold me over.  I might be eating too much cuz I'm at a stand still but will see what happens when I go back to see my doc in a week.  I'm sure my fill will have me eating closer to a cup of food at a time, we'll see??? .  I do believe in the 2 snacks, our bodies need to not think they are in starvation mode.   Sandra

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