Eating too much??

Freaking out!!!! PANIC! I'm 4 months out and I think I'm eating more than I should at one sitting. Though compared to pre-op days it's nothing, but it scares me at only 4 months out. Last night I was able to have 1/2 a small side salad plus a giant meatball - the entire meatball - with cheese and sauce. Also this morning I was able to eat an entire banana. Also over the weekend, I was able to eat 1/4 cup of meat loaf, 1/4 cup of diced potatoes and a 1/4 cup of cooked carrots - maybe it was more than that, I don't know. I didn't measure. I think it was close to a cup for EVERYTHING. ANd I know people further out eat a cup at a time (depending on food consistency), but I'm only 4 months out right now. If it keep going at this rate, I'm going to be eating 2 cups at a time down the line. PANIC! PANIC!! Not only do I think I'm eating too much at one sitting, I woke up to a 4 pound GAIN this morning!!!! I'm like how could I have gained 4 lbs?! I know it'll be gone within the week or so, but still..... FOUR POUNDS????? I'm going to start measuring stuff again and slowing down - really slowing down to eat. It's hard though when I'm on the go and such. Words of encouragement, please?! Hugs, Trisha

Hi Trisha, I also have a hard time freaking out at times and it isn't easy. There are times during the course of a month when I feel like I am eating too much and then there are times when I feel like I don't eat enough, then there are also time that I can hardly eat or keep down anything. With me I think it's all about my cycle, did you consider that? I do find that those phases all pass with time. I don't know how much we should be eating at 4 months out as I see my surgeon tomorrow. So for now, all I can say is please don't freak you are doing wonderfully and look fabulous. I am sure you will be fine! Jean

I was thinking this same thing today Trisha!!! I think I can eat too much now...and I gained 3lbs!!! I about fell off the scale. I know part of it is what Im eating as opposed to quanity. Im not eating enough protein. The carbs dont bother me so I find myself grabbing crappy stuff at times. I also need topick up on the exercise. Im starting to get flabby flabby thighs...hate to even wear shorts right now. Hang in there. Im going to do what you said and start measuring..also eat more protein and little carbs if any...and exercise. Ok Trisha...you cant imagine my releif to read your post that Im not the only one thinking this way!! Hugs, Michelle

Hi Trish, I'm four months out today and I seriously thought something was wrong with me too because I can eat more than I have before, a whole boiled egg without gagging or one boiled or baked chicken leg (almost). However, when I referred to the handout sheets from my Dr. It let's us know that this is a normal progression. I would freak to when I saw my weight flucuate. I guess this is part of it also, but your photo looks good - keep the faith. Kenya

Thanks!! Glad to know I am not the only one! Did your gain go away yet? Mine is still there. First it was 4 lbs now it's up to 6 pounds gained. It's been 10 days. Go away, go away!

how fast do you eat? it may be the opposite problem--i just recently put 2 and 2 together, i've been taking too long to eat, and food just keeps on trucking through my pouch when i put more in. depending on your stoma size, taking too long can end up like grazing b/c food has already moved through your pouch and you have room for more. (i'm guessing i don't have a very small stoma, b/c that happens if i'm not careful.) if i eat fairly quickly (not TOO fast or i get nauseous) but like 15-20 minutes or so per meal, i feel full and things hang around a little longer. i started weighing my portions again, and realized that even though i had been eating more, i still feel full on the smaller portions, so i've cut back a little. michelle

I am totally afraid of overeating so I just measure out 1/4c of food and eat that. In between my meals I drink nectar proteins and at times I reach for the single serving size of chips. I eat a couple and leave them alone. I am so scared of stretching out the pouch that I think I am going to extremes but the Dr's office has not said anything to that point so I guess it is fine. I also need to get the exercise up more so that I won't have lots of flabby skin (so far so go on this point). I think you will even out but ask your surgeon and keeping a log has helped me to see what I eat. I measure everything and drive my Hubby nuts since I measure his portions out also.

Wow - even this far out that's all you are eating? That's awesome! How much have you lost? I need to do that. I don't think a 1/4 c of food would fill me though.

To start off, I think alot of our problems is mind hunger and I think that makes us prone to try and eat more than we probably need or can handle...I would think though that as long as you are eating the right kinds of foods eat what you can and don't feel "guilty" because you are eating more than you think you should be able to eat. I don't think it will hurt you . If you are worried about it too- I am sure you could contact your doctor and ask his/her opinion and what you should do. I have also had times where I yo-yo up and down a couple pounds- but I think thats normal. I hope I helped! Hang in there and take care Bonnie

Funny you posted this ... I've been thinking the same thing about my eating! I definitely can eat more than before, but still not normal portions, and I don't want to be eating more than I should. I think it's just that we're getting back around to feeling fairly "normal" again, after having our lives so shaken up, and it's relaxed our perspective abit. I'm like you, I'm back to measuring and slowing way down to eat. BTW ... I had a similar experience the week of my three-month checkup ... when I went to the doctor I thought I'd have lost another 10 lbs. at least, and I was UP 3 lbs. I was astounded ... somehow (in my head at least) it was supposed to be IMPOSSIBLE for weight to increase after surgery ... it was only supposed to decrease! Talk about a wake-up call! When I went back to support group this past week, I was down that 3 lbs, along with another 11 lbs. I am definitely a happier camper than before. best wishes and thoughts are coming your way, Myra