is there anyone out there like me??

"Many of us (myself included) have used that full sensation as an emotional crutch.  A full stomach comforts us." Exactly what I have been feeling lately. Although I am only 5 weeks out, have no hunger and could care less about food right now, I really miss this! That satisfaction, that feeling of full numb comfort that food used to give me. I swear I'm in mourning.... 

I've discussed my "hunger" with the surgeon. I'm told to up my calories, eat more carbs, blah, blah, blah.  I'm on Prilosec again, worked great when I had GERD from the BAD band.   Thanks for the support!!

Now almost two years out, I really appreciate this comment.  Lately, I have not felt as much restriction.  My portions are not giant, but of course I can eat more than in the first few months.  I have been concerned lately that I might be ignoring my body's signals.  Thanks so much for this insight.

Glad you are in therapy. I am three years out and still in therapy. I have to really look at why I am eating. I do write down what I am feeling at times to make sure I am not emotional eating. 

Learning a new way of life early out does make things much easier. There are some who feel more restriction than others. I have days were I do not feel like eating. I have others that I can't stop.

Just because we can doesn't mean we should. I try to remember that daily. 

Thank you for the support.

I can relate to the hunger.  I had RNY a couple of weeks before you. At first I was hungry all the time, which I wasn't expecting at all.  I weighed all my food and never felt satisfied, let alone full. However, in the last few weeks I have started feeling full after eating small amounts.  So maybe you will get there too.  I also can eat anything and everything without dumping.  I was very disappointed with that.  But I am learning to accept the fact that sweets, carbs, etc. Are just not good for my body. Keep at it, and hopefully this will get better!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! I knew I couldn't possibly be the only one out there who felt this way.

I'm not looking to feel so full I'd burst, but some sort of sensation that I ate my portion.

Hi, Pat!  I do get that full (uncomfortable) feeling after eating a very small amount of protein.  As you know, I cannot tolerate almost any meats, which is hard.  Also unfortunately for me, I do not dump.   Have tried several things this holiday season, and dumping is not me.  I was hoping I would have that to keep me  on the straight and narrow... luckily I get full easily as long as I get my protein in.  It is an individual journey tor each of us... I have been envious of your ability to eat all proteins so easily ;0. So glad you have some luck with your "tool" though.  I am with you in spirit!

As whacked as this sounds, I wish I had some of your difficulties. :( I failed at losing weight so many times before. After jumping through all the insurance hoops to have this surgery, and ending up feeling no different post op I am very frustrated and panicked.

I made a wonderful beef stew with red wine and vegetables tonight for dinner tonight.  Well the idea was... an ounce of the beef and I had to leave the table, and it was TWO HOURS before I could move without feeling like I would lose the tiny bit of stew I ate. I was sick as could be.  Horrible feeling.

However. I could eat carbs all day and feel fine.   Great, in fact.  Just part of the ride, I guess.