too much food?

I had my surgery on June 14th. I wanted to check with you all and see at nine weeks what amount are you able to eat at one meal before satisfied. I can now eat 10-12 medium shrimp and about 1/8 to 3/4 cup of soft vegtables with this. I am concerned that I may be eating too much. I eat three meals a day. I always have a protein drink for breakfast and this may cause me to take in more at lunch and dinner. I also have days when I eat more than others. How much are you all eating at one meal? Also, how soon did anyone try thin crust pizza?Thanks for your input! Sincerely, LMW

Hey, I made shrimp last night and only had 1 jumbo shrimp with 2 bites of broccoli and i was really full. I have a problem at night with puking so I may not be the best to ask but for lunch I have about 3 pieces of deli ham with 1 piece of cheese and Im full. That does not make me sick. When I eat pizza I have a half of a half a piece and a small piece of the crust. You may be eating to much. My surgeons office said that we should not be eating more than a cup and a half of food in one sitting. They say if we are still hungry to walk away from the table. I hope that helps. Stacey

Depends on what I eat. I had a taste for mac and cheese last night - I probably ate a whole cup of it!!! Tonight I went out to dinner and had one piece of shrimp and a few forks of angel hair pasta... then I was full. I just try to avoid being busy when I eat, and keep myself listening to my body. If I am still very hungry, I eat until I feel not hungry. If I feel like I am done - even after just a few bites, then I stop. Nicole 6/7/05 - Lap RNY 312/246/150

I find my intake can vary totally. SOME meals i eat a 4 oucne serving other times it seems like a little more. I am looseing as best as can be so i never worry to much. SOME meals i think i eat near a cup. I always follow the rules of my surgeon and eat my protein first, then a veggie and if i feel like it a rice or potatoe, usually stop before that point. And i never drink with a meal. GOOD LUCK! LISA

Wow....when I hear what and how much food everyone is eating it really suprises me! I always start my day with a protein drink.....I can not tolerate the taste of hot cereals! I used to love them...go figure! For lunch I usually have 3/4 slice of deli turkey and a piece of farmer's cheese. For supper I eat maybe 1/2 a boneless chicken thigh and maybe 2 or 3 pieces of summer squash or other veggie.....or I eat a Boca burger....or turkey meatballs....only 1 1/2 will fit my pouch. My grouchy pouch won't let me eat any type of pasta or bread! It doesn't like beef, pork, yellow cheeses, fish or eggs...so I am very limited in what I can eat. I do occasionally eat 1/2 of a lean cuisine for lunch. I love the garlic chicken with the spinach! The program at UH says only 1/4 food for the first 3 months...then it is upped to 1/3 cup. At 6 months 1/2 cup and then 1 cup at a year and that is it for the rest of your life! That is protein, veggies, etc. Yesterday I ate the deli turkey and piece of cheese...that is is all day! I was very bad about not eating but wasn't home and didn't have an opportunity to eat. I did get in 73 grams of protein though.....ended up getting diarrhea too! I do leave sticky notes around to eat because I forget to! I use fitday.com to keep track of what I eat and how much protein I take in. I agree with what Lisa said...it is protein first and then if you want something else that is okay...but sometimes I have a very hard time getting in the protein with food....drinks are okay don't have a problem with them. I do try to listen to the grouch...er pouch and before I feel full I quit eating.....usually takes me about 45 minutes to eat and after that I quit! Sue

Just curious...How did you get in 73 grams of protein with only eating the deli turkey and piece of cheese all day? I am having so much trouble getting in my protein. I'm supposed to eat 300 or so calories a day and you just can't get it in with those calories...or can you? Help if you can figure it out, please. Mari

Mari, I drink 2 protein drinks a day. One for breakfast and one in the evening. I like the Nectar lemonade, strawberry kiwi, or fuzzy navel. I am do not enjoy the chalky flavor of the chocolate mixes so I avoid them. Each drink has 23 grams of protein 0 fat, 0 sugar, 0 carbs. Just pure protein! Sue

Thanks for clarifying that. What brand are you using for the protein drinks? Good luck! Mari

Mari, It is made from Syntrax......Nectar.....and they have various flavors. If you like ice tea...they have that flavor also! I buy mine at the Vitamin Shoppe....hope that this helps! Sue

I weigh my food, never go over 4oz. Haven't tried any type pasta yet, I figure since I'm only supposed to eat 4 oz, why waste the space with non-protein stuff, unless it's a salad, then I do 2 oz lettuce and 2 oz of meat/cheese.