My little stomach and my big stomach are fighting!

Hey everyone...I got my third fill last Friday...and WOW what a difference. I feel like I am starting all over again learning to eat with this new restriction. My question to the veterans out there is this- my new stomach feels full- but my lower stomach doesn't. Does it take time for the stomachs to talk to each other? That sounds silly- but it feels like that is what is happening. Also- I can't tell I'm full...will I get some clue as I get more and more used to the band being tight?

Thanks in advance...and best of luck everyone!!
Megan

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308.5/223.5/208.5(-85): 5'5" , 33 y.o. :10/15/03
Swedish Adjustable Gastric Band- FDA Trial

Megan,

Yep, it does, it really does!

Your lower stomach will shrink in time and soon you'll notice a new harmony with fullness.

I distinctly remember that frustration though. I would feel in pain from pressure but no SATISFYING sense of full.

My theory is that with time we learn to chew well enough to allow just enough to drop into the bottom stomach to give us both the pressure of being full enough food in the bigger stomach to give us the warm fuzzies of satisfaction.

So, yes, in time they do learn to communicate better :).

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LAP-BAND®® 8/24/00
310/180 5'9"

That is so good to know. I have been struggling with that also....I guess I am not chewing well enough because I am so hungry.

Birdee

I remember having that sensation a few times in the early months, but I don't get it anymore. Kind of a weird feeling.
You may also want to try drinking some water before you start eating to fill up that lower stomach. :)

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banded 5/16/03
started at 372 lbs., ~205 lbs. now and much happier :)
1/04/04: under 300 lbs!
3/27/04: loss of 100 pounds!