How do you know if you are "satisfied"?
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on 12/5/11 7:46 am
on 12/5/11 7:46 am
I asked this just the other day! I've found as time went on, I learned what my body's signal was - or I've healed more and the nerves are more connected so I feel it more. Could be both. For me, it's a little tightness/pressure under my breastbone. Once I feel that, I know I'm done and don't need anymore. I have found that point comes quicker with protein, too. I can only eat about 1 ounce of tuna by itself, but if I have something mixed with mashed potates, I can have more... realized it was the mashed potatoes "sliding' through.
It's funny how when you are trying to listen to your body, it initially isn't telling you much! But it will.
It's funny how when you are trying to listen to your body, it initially isn't telling you much! But it will.
I just measure - early on 1/2 cup of soft food is what my NUT recommends so that is all I have at one sitting. I know I need to eat because I feel "weak" not because I'm hungry. My stomach gurgles after I eat a few bites and I always wait a few minutes before the next bite and start paying attention to the "full" feeling so I'll know when to stop.
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Did you just have your surgery last week? If so, you are probably on liquids or soft foods and won't feel the restriction as much as you will when you get to solids. It's better to measure or weigh a portion than it is to eat until you are full. Start with an ounce or two, and eat VERY slowly, taking time between bites. It doesn't take but one extra bite to go from full to extremely uncomfortable. For me, it's like a chest pain that takes an hour or two to go away.
I did have my surgery last week and I am on fine puree(thick liquids). I am just concerned about not stopping soon enough, but I guess it makes more sense to give a few minutes between to see if I feel any "signals", it's tougher at this point to eat and/or drink than it is not to. I had cream of mushroom soup earlier thinned out with chicken broth and a tiny bit a fage yogurt and i may have gotten in 3 baby spoonsful before I didn't want anymore.