Question:
I am 4 month post-opt and I feel like I'm eating all the time.
Today I ate 1 scrambled egg and 1/2 of english muffin and 1/2 of a hash brown (McDonalds), lunch was a 3 oz. chicken breast salad, and dinner about 3-4 oz. of chicken breast on top of Alfreado noddles. What do you think. Oh yea I have lost 100 lbs. and need to loss another 100. — kyad7 (posted on February 5, 2001)
February 5, 2001
I have a protein shake for breakfast and stick to 1/2 cup portions with
meals (and no snacking between). 2 oz meat, 1 oz of green veggie, 1 oz of
starch veggie. Lots of water, at least 72 oz per day. Watching what I
eat, just like someone trying to lose weight without the benefit of wls,
because it is only a tool. I can eat more, but I limit the portions to
ensure I lose my last 50 lbs and keep it off <b>FOREVER</b>.
We will have to watch what we eat for a lifetime to maintain our success.
Perhaps you can refer to your surgeon's post-op eating plan for the right
answer for YOU. Congratulations on your weight loss! Best wishes for
continued success!
— [Deactivated Member]
February 5, 2001
Right about 4 months the pouch has healed enough that we start noticing we
can hold more and we freak out! I've seen it so many times and I've been
there myself. Like the other poster said, limit your portions but try to
make the majority of what you eat protein as it helps you to lose faster,
fills you up with less and keeps you full longer. Stick with an
established meal plan, don't fall into the pattern of grazing. If you get
hungry between meals try drinking more water. It may just be that you're
thirsty. For portion control, I use a coffee cup as my "bowl"
and a tiny saucer as my "plate". That way I know I don't serve
myself too much plus it's better psychologically because whatever I'm
eating out of looks "full". Hope this helps!
— Kellye C.
February 22, 2001
I am so glad someone posted this question!! I am 4 months post-op and have
lost 70 lbs. I sometimes feel like I am always eating. I figured out that
some of my old eating habits have come back to haunt me. My amount of food
just all the sudden increased in the past week from a 1/2 cup portions to a
little more. I have been beating myself up all week long over the food
increase. I am losing much slower now than I was and I have 30 lbs left to
go to reach my goal. I drink more than 64 ozs of water a day, get in my
protein, and I exercise also. I find myself wanting to graze at times also.
I read several of the postings about the amounts of food people eat and I
felt much better after reading them. That is what is so wonderful about
this site, you are not the "ONLY" person experiencing problems or
concerns. I think everyone is different and as long as you are doing what
you are supposed to do, the amount is fine. Just remember that you have to
exercise!! I wish you the best of luck!!!! RNY 10-25-00
— Michelle P.
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