I ate 2 cups of pintp beans today

I feel Like I am slipping... I ate 2 cups of pinto beans today all at the same time.., i dont get full or sick... My dad brought them over and for supper a small peice of pizza.... Please give me advice. I dont want to ruin this surgery... I dont want to fail. I am a emotional eater.... Please give me some advice... My only support is this online. I do not go to support groups. I cant drive to dayton. it is to far.... Have any of you done this... Thanks Barb

Hi I am in the same boat as you right now.I had an ounce and a half of meat,ounce and a half of veggie,and an ounce of mashed potato all for dinner and it didn`t make me sick.I am afraid I am eating too much too soon and strecthing my pouch and afraid of messing up my surgery.I don`t want to fail either.I hate feeling this way.I`m gonna call my nut tomorrow and ask her how much I should be eating 5 weeks out at each meal.I`m sorry I couldn`t be of any help. Michelle

When you say "all at the same time" - how long of a time period are we talking about? Just because you don't get full or sick doesn't mean that you should keep eating - measure your food, and eat only that. You *know* how big your pouch is, and it's nowhere near two cups. There's no way at 5 weeks out you should be able to eat 16oz of ANYTHING all at the same time. You need to contact your surgeon as you may have a staple line disruption. As for emotional eating, you need to find a local support group - whether it's a bariatric program or a place like Overeater's Anonymous. There's also a new 'expert' here on OH that has a program to deal with emotional eating as well. This is something that has to be dealt with. It doesn't mean you're a failure or that you need to hide - it simply means that you have more than just physical issues related to obesity, and they need treatment too. --BT

BT Do you have a link to the online help for emotional eating.. I cant seem to find it Thnaks Barb

Here is Amy Williams introduction of Dr Gould, and talking about a new Expert forum where he will be available to answer questions and teach about Emotional Eating:http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/amos/postdetail/1559282.html?vc=0 Also, Dr Gould's website is www.masteringfood.com, if you'd like to sign up for his program.

Thanks Bt Have a good Weekend Barb

Ann Dee, Are you measuring out everything you're eating? Make sure you weigh it and only weigh out one to two ounces at a time...AND THAT'S IT... You're going to stretch your pouch (the staple lines are still healing and it can be easily stretched at this point) and you'll void out your surgery. Don't self sabotage yourself by eating the wrong things and being an emotional eater...get to a support group meeting right away! Call your counselor or your surgeon...talk to someone that's had this surgery... Start to do something besides thinking about food...walk, read, learn a new language...something that's besides food and eating... Post often here and we'll give you reality checks, ok? We're here for you and want you to succeed!!! paula ps. last night I was able to eat a whole plate full of salad and didn't get full...but I had chicken for lunch and could barely get one ounce in..what's up with that???

Thanks Paula I pulled myself back uppppp.. Thanks for the support to all that are so supported.... Take Care Barb

I think you are eating too much. I am 2 weeks out and I am only aloud up to 3/4 of a cup of food per meal. 1/4 cup protien 1/4 cup of something else and if I am still hungry I can have 1/4 cup of something else. Maybe you should call your nutritionist and see what she has to say. Good luck. Carol PS: For the first time I ate 2oz of gr beef last night, I haven't been able to eat a lot of meat and I was very happy. It was the first time I tried to eat gr beef and it went down without any problems.

For all who have responded to my post, My dad bought the beans over. I measured the amount today. It seemed like 2 cups because I am so use to very small portions. It was under one cup. I think after it is all smashed it would be less than a cup. Today I have taken full controll of my self. I am entiled to a screw up. I have taken this very bad. Today I have picked myself up and I am on the road again. The night before I hate the beans I got sick on alittle piece of meat. I will be fine. It look like alot of beans.... Thank god it was under a cup.... Dont take me wrong that is still very bad.... But I have seen the light. Down 40 pounds 6 weeks by the way RNY RULES Take Care