almost 1 year out....how much are you eating?

Hello friends, I had lap RNY 10/17/03. I have lost 112lbs and I am almost at goal....WWOOOHHOOO!!! But I feel like I am eating too much. How much are you eating now??? Melinda

It really depends on what it is. I can eat lots of watermelon, salad or veggies. But still just 2-3 oz of dense meats or cheeses. It truly depends on what it is I'm putting in my mouth.

I agree. I can eat about 1/2 cup of say cottage cheese but about 1 cup of say green beans. Hope that helps. Tanya -122

Melinda, I feel like I can eat alot, too. I can actually eat a whole hamburger on the bottom part of the bun..with all the fixings. I've only done it a couple times, and I'm very full....but I think that is alot! I agree with others that with somethings I can eat more...and I have days when I can only eat smaller portions...kinda weird. I talked to my doctor about it. Key things are: Eat protein and other proper foods. Eat until satisfied..don't wait to feel "full". Remember how little you're eating in comparison to a year ago!!! Don't eat continuously! My doctor advocates 3 meals and one snack..feels that any more than that leads to grazing all day long. It's working for me...and I don't usually have the snack...only if I need more protein for the day. Kathy 294/160/155.....5 lbs. to goal!

I also feel like I'm eating too much. Mainly I feel like I will and can eat anything in the house when I'm pre-menstrual. It's like I'm a bottomless pit again. But, after I start... that feeling goes away, thank goodness. I eat at least 1 cup of salad at lunch ... well, there's really very little lettuce, mostly cheese, ham, turkey, green olives, hot peppers and sunflower seeds. But I always have leftovers and I will eat the rest either around 2-3 or save it for my supper that night. I do eat a lot of cheese as snacks and I've also found Q-Smart Cereal bars by Quaker that have 10 grams of protein and only 3 net carbs .. sugar free. The Cranberry Almond are my favorite. Those are good snacks and give me an extra 10 grams of protein. I've also found Carb Countdown Chocolate Milk.. it's got a lot of protein with very little carb and tastes soooo good... just like the choc milk i remember pre-wls. It helps with any sweet tooth I have. Labor Day we went out for breakfast with my in-laws and I ordered a Western Omelet with cottage cheese instead of potatoes and took 3 bites and was done... i felt full and sick for 3 hours afterwards. It's so weird how things do that sometimes. Pam