Question:
are any recent post-ops (a month or less) having this problem

I am 19 days post op. I have lost 25lbs, and I am so happy, but I am having a problem feeling full. Could somethinng be wrong with my staple line? Are there other symptoms? I don't eat more than my 2 0z at a time ,but I am not full on this. The only time I feel full is when I drink a protein shake over 1 hr. I am diligent about not eating tofast. Is this normal? Is it just part of the learning process with having a new stomach? Any advice would be appreciated Valerie    — Valerie B. (posted on June 10, 2000)

June 10, 2000
I am 8 weeks post op and from the firsttime I ate until today I have a full feeling when I eat. Sometimes I haven't eaten the full 2 ozs. At your stage of recovery I remember not wanting to hardly eat anything it took me several weeks before I could tolerate 2 ozs. I had an Open RNY procedure in April. Talk with your WLS Surgeons staff about your concerns.
   — [Anonymous]

June 10, 2000

   — Victoria B.

June 10, 2000
It takes some people about a month or so to feel that full feeling. My friend Sue had that problem at first and was worried but it all worked out for her. I guess I had it too, but I don't remember it so well. Now, just over 2 months since surgery, it is easy to tell when I've eaten too much (even a bite or two too much). But, it does take some concentrating sometimes and I have to remember to enjoy my food - even though I don't get to enjoy it as long as I used to cause I can't eat that much of it. Relax and I think you are doing just fine. By the way, I eat 1/2 to 3/4 cups of food per meal normally. Two ounces, wow, that's not much at all!
   — Cindy H.

June 10, 2000
Hi, I am 2.5 weeks post op and am just learning the fullness feeling! It is very *different* from the old way of feeling full. Remember, your stomach is neatly tucked under you sternum and that is where you will feel it! You are doing great!
   — Lisa N.

June 11, 2000
First of all Valerie, let me congratulate you on your weight loss. You are doing wonderfully! What you are experiencing is perfectly normal. I had the same thing happen to me. I also never really felt hungry unless it was first thing in the morning. I think that you just need to get used to your new stomach. The book I was given when I had surgery mentioned that you may not feel full after eating, especially at first so to just follow the diet and it should resolve itself after some time. I feel full occasionally, I am 10 weeks postop, and it could be months before I get that feeling all of the time. Keep up the good work!
   — rinnchris