Am I The Only One???

Hi Everyone, I had my 3 month visit yesterday & have lost 44 lbs since surgery (51 total). They were very please with this. However, we were discussing what I can eat & when I told them I could eat a 1/2 cup of cottage cheese, the nutritionist said that's too much for 3 months out. If is something mooshy like cottage cheese, oatmeal etc... I can eat 1/2 cup, but if i'm eating regular foods like meat it's alot less. She said I should be at 1-2 oz. Makes me kinda nervous. I'm probably getting like 600-800 cal's in a day, but she said they don't have a calorie target. It seems I've stalled alot lately. She said reduce calories & increase exercise. I've been doing a 45 minute work out video daily that incorporates cardio, strength training, stretch & yoga. Not sure how much more exercise I can do. I don't think I could reduce my calories much more than what I already eat. This whole process can be so hard to figure out sometimes. I wouldn't change a thing though, that's for sure. I'm thankful every day for this tool. Anyway, just curious if anyone else can do 1/2 cup of mooshy food. Take Care Everyone Tammy PS: I posted a before & after pic on my profile. Check it out if you'd like

No you are not the only one. I can eat that much as well. According to the material that I was given preop, we are supposed to be able to eat 1/2 cup to 1 cup depending on the foods. I have lost 55 pounds so far. By the way, you look great! 276/221/130 5'7"

No, you're not. I think i'm much worse. I have tried rice, pasta, corn, and most especially bread, none of which i can keep down but 2 weeks ago I have discovered a carb, particularly, chow fun(like chow meain but flat noodles) that i can tolerate and eat as much as 2 cups. . I had my surgery on 8/25 and have lost 61 lbs but since i discovered this particular carb, I have gained 5 lbs, so from 215 back up to 220. This really sucks but i only blame myself. I can tolerate a lot more solid foods now but i still occassionally throw up on some of 'em. It is also making me nervous. I guess i have not come to terms with food. I am terrified of regressing. Raul

Hi Tammy, Not to worry you are not the only one.... I can eat about 1/2 a cup to 3/4 of soft food too... 1/4-1/2 of real food... I was told by my doctor that this was fine and totally normal. Our pouches become less ridged over time and its natural that we can eat a bit more food. Hope this helps! Bridget 280/210/150ish RNY 8/8/05

Thanks everyone. I feel better. Its so hard with this sometimes. You never know if you're doing the right thing. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one. Thanks Again Tammy 291/236/145 RNY 8/15/05

i can eat those amounts, too! i can eat a little over 1/2 cup of cottage cheese WITH peaches or banana in it! i still can pretty much only eat mushy stuff like beans, etc. i think we're on the right track!

I've only had 2 flls and I can still really eat! At least 1-2 cups worth! I was wondering how many fills have you all had? I was behind due to a Hematoma. I was told that after this filll I would not be able to guzzle liquids. I can. I can not tell at all. Or could it seem like it's more food because we eat more often? or more regularly?

I am so glad you brought this up! I was told that 1/2 cup was "normal" and that's about what I can do. Sometimes I feel like I eat too much though and I seem to be stalling on a regular basis. My 3-month check up in Monday, and I am worried too! Your pics look great

Hi Tammy, I, too, think that I eat too much. I'm able to get in 1/2 cup of cottage cheese, etc. I still get sick on solid foods and I think the reason is because I probably eat too much of it. I've tried to eat an entire cup of yogurt but usually can't. I've lost 60 lbs since 8/17 but have stalled now for 2 weeks. I was told that I should go back to eating out of my 1-oz cups, refilling it if I'm still hungry. Since I still don't get hungry, this is difficult for me to gage and as a result I find myself grazing. You look great...keep it up! Toni

Looking good girl!!! I can eat a 1/2 cup of cottage cheese too..but I was told this is normal....actually I was told I need to start eating more often even if it is just a cple of bites sooo...And I hit stalls too it seems for every 10-15 lbs I am in a stall for a week or so but at that time I am still losing inches so try measuring if your in a stall I bet you are losing inches too! I think it is my bod's way of catching up to the loss! I am 2 lbs shy of losing 80 lbs and I love it...I am feeling better about myself everyday!! Well good luck and keep us posted Lori 287/209/140