Question:
Why don't I get full.

I am also 3 weeks post op. I feel like I could eat anything. I had a very speedy recovery and am hungry all the time. I can eat fast and it doesn't bother me at all. I feel like it was a failure. Also, I lost weight the first week, but I haven't dropped an ounce since. What's happening!!! I'm depressed about it.    — Marla S. (posted on February 21, 2001)

February 21, 2001
You don't say what type of surgery you had, or what exactly you're eating. Some people especially at 3 weeks are eating liquids or perhaps pureed foods. They go through you rather quickly so you won't feel full until you start eating more solid foods. However, don't rush this until your dr give you the go ahead. Measure out what you're eating, make sure you're not exceeding what the dr has suggested, both in quantity per meal, and number of meals per day. I think at 3 weeks I was instructed to be eating about 2-3 oz per meal, and 3 meals per day, and I was just beginning to leave pureed foods onto soft foods like cottage cheese and melon. Also, make sure you are getting plenty of water and are starting some form of exercise. All those things should help. Oops!! forgot to mention to try to get in as much protein as possible. I would suggest just having a quick conversation with your dr, or perhaps they can refer you to a dietician who can give you some advise (that's what my dr does.) Keep a log for a couple of days of exactly what you eat and when, and hopefully they can help you get past this point. Good Luck!!
   — tlg6056