How Much Can You Eat?

This post is for longer out post-ops. Next month will be 4 years out for me and I have found out that some days it seems as though I can eat so much, I mean almost like before. A whole plate of food. Some days it seems as though I can not get enough and then some days I can eat very little. It makes me think that this is only a tool and I have to mentally make myself stop sometimes, not wanting to go back to bad habits. Has any you longer post-ops have this to happen to you.

I am in the same boat, I can't eat as much as before, but definatly a lot more than I would like! I would say I eat as much as a "normal" person. But, there are days where I can't get enough to eat. I get hungry and I hate it. I have gained back about 30-35 lbs, I am too scared to get on that scale and fine out for sure. I had a baby last year and the doctors were constantly on me to eat more because I was not gaining enough. But, I couldn't, now, I could eat more no problem. Has anyone looked into having the pouch reduced? I would like to know what options are out there for us. No matter what I try, I cannot lose the extra weight. JUST LIKE BEFORE!!!

I feel like i eat so much, but i think it is all relative to the beginning, I can eat a WHOLE grilled cheese sandwich now, but in reality....that is not enormous, but it is different so it seems so much, i can eat a whole wendy's small chili, with half baked potatoe, ok that scares me, what can you guys eat, i'm 4 years too

The 11th of this month was my 5 year anniversary. I was down to 165lbs but am now at 195lbs and struggling. I have tried diets, diet pills, exercise etc. and seem to just continue to creep up. I am soooo... discouraged. I can eat a complete childs meal from most menus, which seems like a lot compared to what it was but it's no where near what I used to eat. I can usually make 3-4 meals out of a regular adult meal on most menus. I joined Curves and on the days I don't go to Curves, I walk 1-2 miles. I'm not sure what to do anymore. Now if not eating at all was an option...........

I understand what everyone is going through I am 5 years and 2 months out an I have gained 25 pounds....I still can't eat muxh, but I sure can eat many times and mostly sweets, cheeses and pretzals. This is driving me insane. If I sit and eat a meal, I eat less then 1/2 then 10 minutes later I am snacking....I don't know what to do. I have to admit it scares the crap out of me. Any suggestions how I can break this terrible habit I have gotten myself into. Thanks, Robin

Oh my Gosh, I am so glad I found this message. I to am 4+ years out and had lost from 350 to 155. I am now at 185 again and there is no way that I will reach that 200 mark again. I to can eat constantly some days and then other days I can hardly eat. Like Thanksgiving Day, I fixed my plate and ate about 5 good bites and couldn.t eat anymore. I have about 35 pounds of loose skin the doctor said, but still I need help. Some one told me to get back to the basics, Water, protein Shakes and exercise. PLEASE, someone I need help.I also thought about pouch reduction but dont think insurance will pay for it. Anyone please email me with some advice or post on here please. [email protected] Thanks, Debbie

My surgery was not "typical." I had extreme complications and was hospitalized 4 months and now live with some deficits due to oxygen deprivation. Anyway, I didn't go through the "channels" or normal protocols that most do following surgery. I didn't experience the all liquids, the soft foods, and so forth. I don't know what that is like. I've never been to a support group. I get my information from here and from friends that have also had surgery. I started at 320 pounds and lost down to 205 pounds. I'm now at about 220 to 225. I never reached my original goal weight but am elated that I've kept close to 100 pounds off for almost 6 years. I believe that I can eat a lot more than what most of you have stated. I don't eat refined sugar and I haven't had a carbonated beverage since before surgery. I do try to watch the kind of food I eat, sticking to a more "clean" diet, BUT...I consume too many calories. I know this but I just can't seem to get a grip. I believe I'm an emotional eater, thus my problem. I'm now considered 100% disabled so I'm no longer in the corporate world, which at least got me up and about when I was 320 lbs. I was a very active overweight person who was beginning to feel the "pain" from being so overweight. I need advice and direction too. Please email me at [email protected]. Thank you so much, Paisley

Unfortunately, I am having some of the same issues...grazing. I had surgery March 2002. My low weight was 159 and I now weight 177. I have gone back to diet pills. I thought those days were over. I still can't eat sugar but those sugar free things can be high in calories I just don't want to get big again. I lost 102 pounds. My BMI is now 26..I am working on this now. Pray for me. I am 60 and I can't take diet pills forever.

I'm kind of the opposite but it's because of a choice I made. I can maybe get 3/4 cup of food in now. It's rare I feel hungry or want to eat. Normally it's me going egads headache oh yeah when did I eat last or eating on a schedule. But I wanted to ask some of you who feel you are intaking too much and/or gaining-are you having any carbonation. Remember chemistry class, gas will stretch whatever you put it in. So after having seen my brother in law drink beer and begin to eat more and more I never touch carbonation. The few times I have tried to have even a sip it hurts and I feel all gassy. I'm also curious about my recent no-no find. My body has been out of whack for close to 2 years so my energy level is nil and new job and 150 mile daily commute and I've tried a time or two the little energy shot drinks. Some I am okay on, have 2 defizz them a bit first but others I get almost like dumping, heart races, I turn bright pink/red all over, I sweat and panic. Then usually 10 minutes later I am okay. Especially seemed to do it with the 6 hr one that comes in purple, blue or orange bottles. The sunset color one called 5 hour I've had and was fine. rae