Yep I could eat it, but I dont know about that much bacon... It would proable make me nauscious (so).

My advice is to go to the WLS graduate forum, you will be able to see what other people are able to eat this far out that had your surgery. There is a great woman over there who does a WDYET post almost everyday...and they are extremely supportive of eachother. Is it too much? I guess it depends on what your calorie or nutritonal goals are....in general I'd say no. I had the DS and eat about 3-4 times that amount for breakfast...but thats ok, because I malabsorb most of the fat and 1/2 the protein and it fits in my nutritonal goals. Do you use fit day? Perhaps using it for a couple of days would help you feel more secure in what you are eating. Scott

Yes, I can. In fact, this morning for breakfast I'm having 1 serving of Gardenburger BBQ Riblets (hey, why not have dinner for breaky? We do breaky for dinner, right?) a cheese stick and a few bites of apple. Yeah, I can eat. I don't eat anywhere near what I used to, but I can eat more than I thought I would. I asked my support group facilitator and she said that I shouldn't worry about it because of my activity level. Not only do I move a lot, but I work out and run. So, I'm burning up some of the calories I consume. I'm not really that worried about it. The thing I am worried about is when I hear people that are 3 years out saying they still only eat a few tablespoons of food. Holy crap! I don't know if that's because they don't dare eat any more or if they think that's all they'll for the rest of their lives or maybe they don't move much. I don't know. I was convinced I overeat, but I was told not to worry about it; as long as I move and keep measuring my food, I'll be fine. And if I measure out 1/2 cup cottage cheese and can only eat 1/4 cup, I don't pu**** There are days when I can only eat half of what I measured out, and that's okay. I try not to eat past that 20 minute time frame and I still don't eat & drink at the same time. Those are the foundational things that I hold fast to, you know? Because if I let those go, where else do I go? Back to where Iwas, eating however much I wanted & drinking with my meals? Uck, no way and no thank you! So, Elisa, I would say to you don't worry. As long as you're active and work off those calories, don't worry. Don't obsess with working off calories. Just move. Don't be sedentary. Hey, have fun with your eating! Jen Halliday

Happy B DAY!!!!!!!!!! WOOO HOOOOO!! I meant to contact you to see how you were doing post plastics...did your surgeon work with your insurance company? Would you mind telling me who did your plastics if they did? Scott

It is Rebecca in Altanta. Elisa I would love to see youi if you come to visit Georgia. Your hubby is located about 6 hours from Atlanta though. I have a feeling if you came here, after missing him so much you would want to see only him. That is understandable. Congrats on your new job! That sounds perfect for you. Those students are lucky to have such a kind person for a teacher. You are going to be great. Food has been a battle for me for about a year. I am doing fine, but have all the same issues you discussed. I still eat smaller portions, but sometimes eat the wrong things. I should go back to protein shakes as well. i also need to exercise. Now that we have cooler wether it will be easier. My friend Alisa you met is scheduled for her RNY on October 16th! She is so excited. I think helping her is like a refresher course for me. I'm going to eat like her to get back in control. Well just wanted to catch up! Lots of love, Rebecca