Big Pouch Days???

 I still consider myself a newbie.  I had my RNY 2/7/12 so I am almost at 6 months out.  I have lost 84 lbs so I think I am doing pretty well.  I have some days where I have to remind myself to eat.  Then I have some days where I want to eat more.  I eat a portion that should make me full but I still fill hungry.  Anyone else have this issue?

Yeah, I'm getting used to it.  One day a popcicle fills me up and the next days nothing does.  On those days I allow myself a bit more but I make sure I know when to cut myself off.

 im only going on 7 weeks on monday. but yes i do. one day i can only get 1 oz down and others i can get 4 its crazy. :) and Congrats on the weight loss!!! :) 

That is one of the unusual aspects of this journey.  On some days I marvel at the restriction I have and other days I can't seem to fill myself up.  I have learned a few things that work well for me. 

1.  The longer I wait to eat after drinking something the better my restriction.
2.  The longer I wait to eat in the day the better my restriction.
3.  I always start my day with a shake then yogurt a few hours later.  When I eat something more substantial it seems to set me up for a day where I eat more than usual.
4.  The wrong kind of carbs always increase my appetite.
5.  I try to eat higher  glycemic foods at the end of the day otherwise my appetite is increased if I eat those foods earlier in the day:  watermelon, banana, other fruits, etc. 

On days when I struggle with portion size I always try to reflect and consider if it is smething I did/ate and if there is something I could do differently.

When I have those days that I feel I can eat more it reminds me that I need to measure my food so I won't go overboard.

welcome to my life!
Measure, distract yourself, stay busy and when the munch monster is too strong, make good choices, dense foods with lower calories.

Thanks...glad to hear that I am not alone. Last night drank some decaf coffee and that seemed to do it. It is just frustrating on the days when I know I shouldn't be hungry and I still am.

As you can see from the response's this is something most if not all of us straggle with. You are not alone.