hey all you micro pouchers
hi everyone i have a question for all you micro pouchers if you went to cory? well the problem is since surgery i havent spoken to a nutritionst since cory doesnt have a new one , what im wondering is what is the quantiy of food do you eat at each meal, i know its 2 ozs but does that mean 1/2 a cup a meal if so how do you get in a meat, and veggie. im having lots of problems with foodright now and am making bad choices so i need lots of help..also how wood you know if you had a leek? last night i over ate and had bad stomic pains ( i'll never do that agin) and today i still have a dull pain in stomic ( gonna do liquids today) and how would you know if it was gall stones or kidney stones.. thanks very worried person here. 
I have never believed in measuring food after surgery. If I wanted to diet, I would not have had surgery. I swore I would never measure again. I know some places say to do that. I am not aware of anyone from Cori doing it though. I could be wrong.
Early on you should be focusing on protein and veggies. Some have a hard a time with some meats. Eggs, tuna, deli meats, beans, and hamburger are pretty tolerable. Soft veggies and salads are preferable. Staying away from breads and pastas in the beginning are highly recommended. I always ate until I was comfortably full. If I over eat, I certainly pay for it as you have. If something gets stuck, the pain is tremendous and can last a while. Chew, chew and chew again.
Some say to eat small meals through the day. I am a snacker and could never do that. Yogurt or protein bars are good fill ins. You should have some type of protein drink on hand as well. Our goal is to live as normally as possible after surgery. Eventually you will. You should look for some books on nutrition or after WLS books. I know Susan Maria has a great one that is available on this site somewhere.
Do some research yourself. It is too bad you did not get the info you should have prior to this. It makes it so much harder. The info is out there, you just have to look for it.
Take care
Peggy - I believe that CORI has hired a new nutritionist, she was supposed to start this week. BUT - don't let the fact that there isn't one in Warren deter you from calling. I called and they transfered my call to IL, and I was able to talk with Tina down there. So give them a call and they clarify anything for you. I've measured my foods from day one and I still do nine months later. Now I do it because I'm tracking how much I eat, I did it to begin with just because that's what the surgeon said to do.
As far as the pains go, overeating can cause pain for a day or so, take it easy today and it should be better tomorrow. But if not or if pain worsens CALL CORI!!
Don't worry so much about all the "possible complications" girl. If it is gall stones or kidney stones, you'll be in MAJOR PAIN!! (I've watched my husband literally CRAWL to the car to get to ER with kidney stones) Be aware that those are possibilities, but usually if your pain increases and doesn't go away.
Hugs,
laurie
Call Tina Musselman, who is the Nutritionist in IL....if you'd like the phone number, I can give it to you. She told me that a new Nutritionist was starting this week on Monday (though I haven't called to speak with her as of yet).
I am only 3+ weeks out, but have had no problem getting in a measured (yes, I do measure) 1/3-1/2 cup of pureed or soft foods per meal if spread out over at least a 30 minute time frame. Of course I say that now, that I haven't started on meats yet...that could be a whole new ball o' yarn.
Gallbladder pain...not sure. Kidney stones can feel like pain in your back, pain while urinating, blood in your urine...(either microscopic or gross/visible).
Chele
Peggy;
Measure if you feel comfortable doing that. I don't measure but being out 2.5 years I can gauge how much to put on my plate. Eat your meat first and then if there is room, eat your veggies. Meat gives you vitamins and your much needed protein. You will have terrible pain after overeating. Eat slower and you should avoid overeating at your early stage and don't believe in the old saying, eat everything on your plate. If you still have terrible pain and I mean terrible, go to the ER. You might have something stuck or you might have a gallbladder or kidney stone. From experience, if its a kidney stone, you will know! Good Luck! 
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