I've heard it said many times before, but I am saying it again.... there truly is a learning curve with this surgery.
I'm still suffering from the occasional "my-eyes-are-bigger-than-my-stomach" problem. Like tonight for example, I grilled hamburgers for the family while I prepared baked tilaipia with dill for myself. I was starving by the time I started to cook dinner (forgot to take my pre-dinner snack to work with me) and one little 4 oz. tiliapia fillet looked so tiny. So I made two. And ate them both.
*cue intense hiccups and "that feeling" of impeding PB*
I didn't throw up (yay!) but I felt grossly full for at least an hour after dinner. I am still learning to STOP when I feel full rather than forge ahead. My brain tells me "Surely you can't be satisfied with that little food. Eat just a few bites more.".
I need to stop listening to my head and start listening to my stomach. Because either way, my stomach is going to let its presence be known. And I really don't want to get on it's bad side.
I have the same issues! Live and learn!
ReplyDeleteI am learing right along with you. I am getting better because I hate that too full feeling. I think that we just have to train our eyes and brain to understand that we don't want to feel that way!
ReplyDeleteI think this is the one of the hardest parts of adjusting to the band. After 11 months I am still shocked that I can only eat such a small amount.
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ReplyDeleteIt is difficult to get to a place where you are willing to leave food on your plate... I'm getting there but It is still hard. i am a new follower who found you on Kerri's award blog. *Maria*-blogger from "This one time at BAND Camp..." Check out my blog at mybigfatbandgeeklife.blogspot.com
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