Question:
I can't stop eating did something happen?
I'm five months post op and can eat like normal again....down 104 lbs. more solid stuff I can't eat alot but jello I can eat the whole (thing 2cups) and then go back in half an hour and have a banana with pb.on it. what is going on??????? staying about the same not gaining and not losing..... help — [Anonymous] (posted on October 15, 2000)
October 15, 2000
glad to hear this is happening to other people besides only me the dr. said
that wasn't possible. I know for a fact that it is... Watch very very
carefully what you are eating and try goign back to the liquid diet you did
after the surgery to see if that helps.. thats what I was told.. I lost 100
lbs and am 2 years after surgery. Unfortunately I got pregnant shortly
after 1 year after surgery had a baby 12-99. haven't lost a thing since. so
if you come up with any ideas feel free to throw them off to me. I walk 3
miles a day you would think that would help. anyway just watch what you put
in your mouth after all you came this far just as I have not to go back to
square one....:) feel free to email me at [email protected] my name is
susan
— susan T.
October 15, 2000
I'm 1yr postop and can eat anything also. I graze all day long. I don't
seem to get full. I'm not gaining which is good. I've lost 95lbs and I'm
happy with that. I wanted to lose about 100lbs. I wish I couldn't eat as
much as I do. I also can eat sweets and I didn't think I was going to be
able to. I had the RNY distal so this shouldn't be happening I don't think.
I hope I don't gain back any weight.
— [Anonymous]
October 15, 2000
Congratulations on your weight loss...now let's see if I can help you keep
it off! :) Jello - I assume it is sugar free, first and foremost is
considered a liquid, so it is no suprise to me that you can eat 2 cups and
then go back and eat a banana a half an hour later. But, how long does it
take you to consume 2 cups? Are you getting your water and your protein
in? You mention that you don't do this with more solid foods, but my
concern is that you may be testing or compromising your surgical tool -
which may lead you to try this with solids. I understand what is happening
to you, because I can eat a bit more than what is recommended myself. So,
here are some ideas I'd like to share with you: Tell yourself you WILL
finish 20-24 oz. of water before your next meal. Measure a serving size
(1/2 cup)of jello and then drink water. Wait at least 2 hours until your
next meal. Be careful with peanut butter - although it does contain some
protien, it is still loaded with fat and sometimes sugar and it goes down
so smoothly you aren't really required to chew. A better choice would be
hard cheese or Canadian bacon. I found some yummy roasted soy beans in the
store today - much less fat than peanuts and lots of protien - great for
when you need a crunch. Find an activity to take your mind off of food
while you wait for your next meal. Tell yourself you have to complete your
exercise for the day before your next meal. Eat for satisfaction and not
fullness. Take a half an hour per meal - even if you need to get up and
walk a way for a few minutes before finishing it. These are just some of
the things I do when I need my 'tool' gets a little rusty. Hope I've given
you some ideas...Good Luck to you!
— Allie B.
October 15, 2000
You didn't say how much protein supplement you are getting in. Not only
does this shut off the hunger button & shortcut cravings, but it
actually helps you lose more wt. There are no empty calories in a good
protein drink made with water (not milk). They all go to work for you,
maintaining muscle, skin integrity, hair, and they can encourage the fat to
get up and leave. But as the others said, water is critical to flushing
the fat away, too. As long as your body feels awash with good strong
nutrition and water, it will not ask you for "calories, sugar,
help!", and will continue to think you are feeding it PLENTY, even if
you are just feeding it exactly what it needs and no frills. I'd never
have believed it myself, if I hadn't seen it!
— vitalady
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