Am I Eating Too Much???

Ok, this is mostly a psychological thing, of that I'm certain. Yet in the back of my mind, I'm thinking that I am actually eating too much. I'll be 3 weeks post op on Tuesday and I'm eating anywhere from 2-4tbsp of food. I am also doing solids now and I'm averaging about 1-2oz of meat. I'm putting Unjury in everything. I've been putting it in soup and here's the deal. I will put 6-8 teaspoons of soup in a bowl. I will then add 10g's of protein to the soup. By the time I get it all blended, it seems like a lot more. I feel really, really full after I eat. (I do take the allotted time to eat--20 minutes) I'm starting to panic that I'm stretching my pouch. This feeling (psychological and phsyical as it is) happens even when I'm doing my liquids. I get that really, bloated full feeling while I drink. I take small sips, but it still feels the same. Am I just looking for something to complain about? I am averaging between 60-75g's of protein a day and 75-85oz of water. I am in the required range of my numbers, but wonder if I'm hurting myself doing this. I sound totally dumb, don't I? Maybe it's just female stuff, but did or do any of you feel (or felt) like this? Thanks for some input-- Dee

P.S. There is not a moment in the day that I don't have something to eat or drink in my hand. I eat and drink more now than I did before the surgery (just not as much quanity)---does this sound right?

Hi Dee, I'd say your fine. Looks like your doing great with the protein and water. My experience with it so far has been good, I could tell that I could eat a little more each month out. The pouch does stretch some over time which is normal, but you won't have to worry about that right now. I would go for 2 days at a time and not eat at all, (which is not a good idea) I didn't have any hunger at all for the first 5 months but now I get it quite often. Keep up the good work.

Protein is so important right now so if you can eat all of that without getting sick I wouldn't worry about it. I still can't drink with my meals. It makes me too full then I can't eat my real food. Have you gained weight? Your pouch will stretch some in the "newness" phase. Stay away from pop. Heard that the bubbles will stretch the pouch faster than anything. You'll learn what works for you but compared with what you did eat bet it's a lot less. If you're still concerned call your Dr.

Thanks Tony and Ginny, I am just being paranoid, because I do everything by the book--as given me by St. Joes East. I think that it's just that I'm afraid I'll screw it all up; an insecure thing for me mostly. I still have a difficult time wrapping my head around the fact I'm going to eventually be smaller than I've been in years. I think this kind of thought frightens me a little. I don't know why, it just does. Maybe it's because I'm going to be outside of a zone (prison) I've put myself in for years. I'm getting out a lot more, (A LOT MORE!!) and I've even started venturing out on my own, something I've not been able to do for years. It's going great for me; I am truly blessed. I am having zero pain (other than my aches and pains from arthritus and joint problems), no nausea, vomiting, or any kind of problems I can think of. I can get all my protein in and water, which is great! I think sometimes I look for something to be wrong. I had a muscle cramp in my foot in aqua-robics class last weekend and yesterday, I paniced. I halfway convinced myself that I had a blood clot and called the surgery center to ask what should I do. Lilly told me to go to the emergency room or call my PCP. I went to my mother, (a registered nurse) and asked her. She took a look at it and told me it looked sprained. Today the pain is almost gone and the swelling is down. I've been having some charlie horses, so I think that is what it was. (I need to get better water shoes) So yeah, I think I'm just being paranoid. Oh and Ginny I don't like pop--never did. I'm lucky that way. I am not even slightly wanting a coke, the very thought makes me sick, but I hear ya on the warnings--thank you!! Y'all are great!! Dee

Hey guys, the above post is from me, Dee. My hubby didn't log out of his account from my 'puter and I didn't notice, until just now. Sorry for the confusion! Dee