[decker1976]

Howdy Everyone! As a newer WLS person I realized no one told me what it may feel like (suggestions) when my pouch is full. I know everyone is different. I often see advice here saying learn your pouch but little really saying what "full" might feel like. So, I'll go first.

My pouch gives a tinly little gurgle when it's getting full. Usually, this is when I stop eating. I get a sense of fullness or slight pressure right under my breast bone. Eating slowly has helped me identify these signals for el poucho. FYI...20-30 minutes per meal is my norm no matter how little is on my plate.

[kitcatcopycat]

I burp .. then I know enough is enough don't take another bite.

[ginagirl]

i also burp then i feel tightness in my tummy thats how i know

[Kenyar]

i use to hiccup. now i stop before i get there. i dont like the full feeling.

[dixieladybug]

I just get a slight pressure feeling .. Sometimes I just know that I ate what I was supposed and just stop. I don't really get that hungry and the half cup fills me up good. lol what a change. Never thought that could happen in a million years.

[MsVickie]

I hiccup/ burp. LOL the hiccup is not like a bout of them. Its like a couple little ones followed with a burp.

[Queenofthenile]

I get a pressure in my chest but that is usually when I am completely full. I don't like that feeling so I try to stop with 1-2 tsp left on my dish.

[ksummer19]

Hiccup here and lots of pouchy noises

[luvRdogs]

Good info, I seem to have different signals at different times. I get a feeling like I swallowed a vitamin and it's stuck in my throat feeling. Or kind of a hiccup or or just stop when I know I've eaten enough. Once I gagged.

[lawilson]

This is all good stuff to know about when to know you are full. Thanks for asking the question because I had that same question. But I have a questrion, were you hungry after surgery? Do you still crave certain foods?