Question:
Why don't I get that full feeling?

I'm almost 3 weeks post op now and I have a hard time knowing when I'm full. I eat mostly protein, tuna, chicken, eggs, cheese, and shrimp so far. I eat about 2oz. (1/4 cup) at each meal but I never get that full feeling. Some people say they can feel it up in there chest or throat, I've never had that. I worry my pouch was left to big. I've only lost 7 lbs. in three weeks.    — Kelly* P. (posted on February 8, 2003)

February 8, 2003
I am only 32 days postop and am just beginning to recognize fullness. In fact, I think that as things heal the feelings become more recognizable.
   — susanje

February 8, 2003
I never felt full either... until about 3 months out. I remember hearing somewhere that the nerves have been cut and reattached, so it will take time for them to heal and "tell you" that you're full. You are fine! Don't worry... the weight will come off.
   — kristinevok

February 8, 2003
I am almost two years out and I will tell you until this very day, I do not get a full feeling. I am either over or under. If I am over, the food comes up. If I am under, I am just fine. However, I never get the satisfied or full feeling. My sister had the same surgery performed, and she does not experience the full feeling either. I am unsure if it is the way we healed or if it is a family issue. If it continues, you will have to just start eye-balling your food. Started 362 now at 182. Hopefully, twenty or so more pounds to come off when butt and legs are done in a few months!
   — sheron H.

February 9, 2003
hi there :) as a new post op, id never have a full feeling nor a hungry feeling, especially during the liuqid and puried phase of it. ijust made sure i meaasured everything so i wouldnt under or over eat. my full feeling started to kick in at about 8 weeks out and an actual apetite didnt return until maybe 5 and a half months out. best of luck to you.
   — carrie M.

March 9, 2004
I'mnot feeling full either. I am 4 weeks post-op tomorrow. I'm eating pureed low-fat luncheon meats like, turkey breast, roast beef, ham. I can drink more than a cup at one time and not feel anything. The only reason I don't go past that is fear of hurting something inside, ex: blowing out my staples I'm craving EVERYTHING. I can smell chocolate a mile away. I asked my doctor if he really did the surgery or did they just open me up and say they changed my stomach. He laughed and said my stomach's only and eigth of a cup in size and will never stretch past 2 cups at a time again. My email's [email protected].
   — lacey34