eating too much-

tjcteacher
on 11/1/07 10:53 am
Hi. I had surgery on August 20th and am down 40 lbs since surgery and 53lbs including the 2 week pre-op liquid diet. I seem to be able to eat a lot- like almost 7 ozs. of chili or 4-5oz of steak in one sitting. I don't really feel full. I'm worried that my pouch is stretched too much! help! TJC
brenmatt65
on 11/1/07 1:30 pm - Powell, WY
Hi TJC! Congratulations on your weight loss so far! As for how much you're eating, I wouldn't worry too much with 4-5 oz of steak-- 4 oz is a half a cup which is about what we're supposed to be eating at this stage. And 7 oz of chili, considering that it's fairly fluid isn't bad either. If you're very worried, you might talk to your surgeon and express your concerns and see what he/she has to say. I know one thing, if I eat the slightest bit too much I dump and am miserable for a couple hours. I'm not sure if I've helped much. I hope your surgeon can put your mind at ease. Let me know what you find out if you do talk to your doctor ok? Welcome and God bless!! Brenda
NCGirl0727
on 11/7/07 5:01 am - Mooresville, NC
I have never felt "full". Never dumped, but that is a good thing maybe??! I just measure almsot everything. I guess that I am on of the ones that still has a cast iron pouch. I'm like TJC - I worry that I've done something wrong. Dianne
Patricia Hagmaier
on 11/9/07 8:50 am - Wehonah, NJ
Be glad that you are able to eat to some degree. I am 3 months post op and still can only get 3-4 bites in at a time. I have to start adding protien bars because i can't eat enough to get my protien in. Definitely talk to your surgeon if you are worried, better to be safe than sorry. Good luck Trish
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