Question:
How do you know you're getting full BEFORE it happens?

   — Denise W. (posted on September 21, 2002)

September 20, 2002
hiya denise, it just sounds like you ate too fast...depending on the type of food and if you drank anything with it - sometimes the food expands i've had that happen too when i've been "starving" and ate too fast, even tho it's the "usual" amount it hits the pouch and just BOOM, fills it up quickly and i've got that icky feeling afterwards. {{hugs}} kate open rny 6-14-01 pre op: 268lbs goal: 135lbs current: 128lbs
   — jkb

September 21, 2002
Even though I had the Duodenal Switch (with a 3oz tummy vs. the 1 oz I would've had with the RNY), I've struggled with this too. It always gets me when I'm in a rush. I use a strategy I read about on one of the surgeon's web sites. When I first sit down, I mentally decide how much I *think* I'll be able to eat, then I proceed to eat HALF of that. When I'm done with that half, I wait for 10 minutes to see how it's sitting. If all is well, I'll eat two more bites, then wait another few minutes... and so on. Basically, I force myself to really slow down during the last half of the meal. When I remember to do this, my new stomach and I get along SO much better. But even though I'm three months out now, I still don't always remember.
   — Tally

September 21, 2002
Hi, Denise: Funny this question came up today, as I did the same thing to myself last night. I agree with the others that it wasn't the quantity of what you ate but, the speed. I come home from work and rush to stuff something in my mouth only to realize all to quickly that it was a big mistake. I am 3 months out and down 50 lbs. As I am experiencing the rumbling in my new stomach and gargling noises in my throat, I am so annoyed at myself for taking those few bites. I realize I need to slow down big time to not experience this time and time again! Let's vow to take it slow and easy!
   — Sandy P.

September 21, 2002
Yes! I'm not the only one struggling with this! ;o) Sometimes I don't realize how fast I've eaten until it's gone. It's hard to pay attention when you're hungry and distracted while eating. All part of the learning process.
   — Jennifer A.