Is this in my head.....

Why do I feel that my pouch is too big? I feel like i'm able to eat a lot more than I should.  I know it sounds kind of silly but today I had eggs for the first time. I was able to eat 2 eggs with no real problems.  Mind you it took about 35 minutes to eat them, but is this normal to be feeling this way? Bob

How many eggs did you eat pre-op?  I could do a whole dozen if they were scrambled and covered with cheese. And it would take about 5 minutes!

Also, it is to be expected that you will become able to eat "NORMAL", healthy portions.  Read the serving size listed on most foods.  1/2 cup, 1/4 cup, etc.......my personal favorite.........Cheerios - 1 serving is 1 cup cereal  with 1/2 cup milk.  If I take that whole amount in now, I am STUFFED.  This time last year it would have been half the box WITH 6 slices of bacon and a pint of milk just to hold me over until I could get to work and go get breakfast with the crew at Denny's and down the Super Slam!!! Keep it in perspective.  Two eggs in half an hour ain't gonna kill ya! Good luck to you and keep up the good work.

 

My Texas Brother Danny is on a ROLL S**t!!! Like he has experience of lossing 200# in less than a year... Preach on brother.... the way we reinforce to ourselves is to teach others... Russ

*post above.... 2 eggs?!  in 35 minutes? Contrary to so many posts on the Boards, "Normal" portion sizes, (Normal for those who aren't and have never been Obese) Are Typical for RNY-Post-Ops. Slowly at first as the surgical swelling decreases Then eventually- "Full on 'Normal-Sized' Portions. It's all about establishing Healthy and "Normal" eating habits And Healthy Food choices during this first year When restriction is so prevalent. Best Wishes- Dx