This is insane!!!

Ok, to begin I had my RNY surgery on 11/17 and am feeling good. I started at 286 and am now 248. Great! BUT, the other night my husband wanted to get some fast food out. I had him get me a low-fat Subway sandwich. I got the 6" version. Before I had surgery, a 6" sandwich with chips would make me full to bursting. I had this sandwich the other night without chips and was able to eat almost the WHOLE THING. It was incredible. I can't believe I am able to eat that much in one sitting. Is anyone else able to eat this quantity? I'm scared that I can eat too much, too easily. Especially as I realize now that I am able to eat full-fat versions of anything I want and not dump. I have not tried sugary things because I don't want to find out I can have that too! Any suggestions? Anyone else in this predicament? I started a gym last week and go 5 days a week working out for an hour and a half. Even if this surgery doesn't work, I'm going to succeed on my own!!! Please let me know your thoughts! Melinda

I don't know how you're able to eat so much. I, too, tried a 6" tuna subway hoagie...I took 3 bites and than threw it up. I can barely eat anything and my surgery was 11-15-04. I basically live on yogurt, applesauce and mashed potatoes. I get frustrated cause I can't eat! But you are losing a good amount and everyone is different. Keep up the good spirits!

Can I ask if you ate the bread, veggies, etc? What type of meat/cheese did you select? The density of your food may be why you were able to eat more than you thought you could. I've found with some items I can eat about 4 ounces while other items I'm lucky if I get in an ounce. It really has to do with the density of the food. I can eat a Trader Joes burrito filling (Chicken Chili Verde) and a couple of small bites of the tortilla in one sitting. Does this comparison help you? If you are worried about eating too much, look for some other signs to make sure you aren't over-eating. Some signs are extra saliva, a slight pressure or tensing of your throat, burping, etc. How fast are you eating? Try taking small, baby bites and eat slowly. If you are really concerned, please call your surgeon and ask how many ounces of dense food should you be able to eat during this cycle of recovery? How much should your caloric intake roughly be at? Is he/she concerned about the amount you are eating in one sitting? Congrats on your successes and keep up the good work and positive outlook! Jennifer

My advice is that you're taking in FAR too many carbs for a post WLS diet if you're eating the bread. The carbs you eat, the more hungry you will be. Also, you are not doing your nutrition any good as you should be filling that space with protein. The carbs will also stretch out your pouch. Keep away from the fats and the carbs and you will do better, I promise. Jo

Hi Melinda The "density" of the food has a big impact on how much we can eat. I went to Subway the other day and got a turkey wrap w/tomato, little bit of spinach and little bit of mayo. They put 3 pieces of thinly sliced turkey in it. I was able to eat 3/4 of the insides and wound up tossing the outside wrap. As far as a 6" sub? No way in heck would I be able to get down more than 2 small bites! Susan LAP RNY 11/24/04 374/325/190

Hi Melinda, I have had a 6" sub a few times since surgery. I can almost eat it all too. So you are not alone!! I've really been a little paronoid that I can eat so much but I have only felt full a handful of times. Who knows...wish we had a little window so we could see inside us so we could tell what was going on...lol!! Good luck Carrie 295/247/??