Question:
I had my surgery 7-8-03 and sometimes cannot tell when I am full, how do I tell

   — Amy G. (posted on July 20, 2003)

July 20, 2003
I think it might help if you posted what kind of surgery you had.
   — Lisa F.

July 20, 2003
I had open RNY. With this type WLS, I felt like I needed to burp in the beginning. This is how I could tell I was full. I also measured everything. This way just in case I could not tell on my own I would not over do it. I still measure most of my food at a little over 3 months post-op. Now, when I feel full, I feel the food in my degestive tract, and it feels like it isn't going down. I also get a pressure feeling in my chest and around my breast bone. I hope this helps.
   — Lisa C.

July 20, 2003
some signs that you're full or nearing capacity: burping, hiccuping, pressure under your breast bone, sweating and/or yawning. I agree with a previous poster that until your full-o-meter kicks in that you measure everything.
   — [Deactivated Member]

July 20, 2003
I had my surgery on 7/14 and I just figured this out myself. I get a lump in my throat like I got something stuck there. I also start to feel very bloated and burp a lot. I measure everything before I eat it and if I get this feeling before I am done eating then I stop eating. You don't want to risk tearing your pouch. Hope you figure it out, though.
   — jenniemminor