My problem is I generally may not be eating enough. Problem is, I am never sure what I *can* eat. My surgery was 11/24. I don't want to make the pouch stretch out and start being hungry, so it is a bit of a battle. I eat the protein bars occasionally, but they feel so heavy, even with all the chewing. I had one patient tell me I could not eat chicken or real meat til 6 months out. [I know that is not true]. I have had some different chicken meals, but I don't eat more than 3 ounces at a time. Hell ya know? Two meals a day - BAD. One thing the doctors agree on that I have found is that you should have several very small meals as opposed to two larger meals. I hope I didn't rattle like a box of rocks ~

duh! forgot to say that I have been eating nuts and protein bars now for a while. Atleast since one month out. I've tolerated them fine. The only problem with the nuts is the high fat content. Take care, KM

Sure. I probably eat 3 meals a day with some snacks. My meals may be up to EIGHT oz one day and the next day, the same thing, I can only eat 2 oz of it! I go to www.fitday.com to keep track of it all. Someone on the main message board said that we should be getting 30-40 carbs 40-60+ protein 30% or less fat and between 500-1000 calories. I would run this by your surgeon first to see if he/she agrees, but it's easy to keep track on fitday. hope this helps, Kristen

I too found it easy to get turned off to the milk based shakes. I found bottles of stuff called Isopure at the vitamin store. They are very good, although they do taste a little sweet. There is 40 grams of protein in the 20 oz and it takes me forever to drink it, but I drink it all. I even enjoy it. The folks at wlssuccess.com are terrific. I like the sample packs because you can toss them in your briefcase for a "just in case" kind of day where you just don't have time to stop and do the food thing. Both the nectar and the Champion whey stack are excellent. I bought Vanilla because I can toss a half a banana [potassium] and/or some frozen fruit, like berries, in there and it tastes really good. I have found that my tolerances do change. Sometimes the milk based makes me ILL. Sometimes I crave it. Go figure! I found a liquid vitamin that is totally great. It is at myvitanet.com and it only requires half ounce. I take that in the morning to get my day started. My open RNY was on 11/24. I have lost somewhere over 40 lbs and many inches [can't remember], but it is way noticeable. Finally.

That is a fantastic attitude.maybe on the back of the shirt you can also have it say "and baby wait till ya see me tommorow",keep up the good work.