I think that I have messed up
I am 20 months post op. Started at 250#, Lowest weight was at 165, I am currently at 179#. The 165 was after a week hospital stay for somehting non related to my surgery. My weight for a majority of the time has been around 172#. the additional pounds have come on since October. I am concerned that I may be eating too much. However I am not sure how you gentlemen are measuring ounces. Is this by weight or by volume? I am assuming by volume. If that be the case then I have way over extended my new pouch. I can usually eat two corn dogs in one sitting. However can hardly get a bacon egg and cheese biscuit down in the morning. My biggest problem is that I HAVE to drink with my meals. I gag if I can't. Is anyone else having this problem? I can also eat a large bowl of popcorn with no problem. As a matter of fact I CRAVE the popcorn all day long. What can I do to reverse this trend? help!! You guys were there for me when I ffirst went through this. Thanks in advance. Gary
Gary, Good to hear you’ve made it a point to "get back on track" Before experiencing Substantial "Re-Gain." Have no idea how tall you are, so 179 could be pudgy of Rail-thin Depending on your height. As for "Food Volume?" Pouch size actually has very little to do with long-term weight-loss results. *see post above… I’m at 4 ½ + years post-op And have been at or below goal since the end of the first year. I have about a 5 lb. "range" and have stayed within it. I typically get full on anywhere from a cup to two cups of food Depending on the density of the food. I often drink with my meals at least once or twice a day, But I eat 5 to 6 times a day. (3 medium or larger meals, 2 to 3 small snacks) The only difference I can tell from your post Is "What" we choose to eat. You mentioned only 3 foods- "…two corn dogs in one sitting." "…a bacon egg and cheese biscuit…." "…a large bowl of popcorn…." Surely these aren’t "Typical" food choices for you? I’m no "food-nazi" but, what types of foods are "Typical" for you? I have popcorn when I go to a movie, But don’t hit the movie-house but maybe once a month. I have had a Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuit, but maybe once every two months. Corn Dogs? None since surgery. I do eat a hell of a lot of Meat and fresh veggies. Nearly no "white Carbs." (Bread, pasta, potatoes, rice, crackers, etc…) Many find that abstinence from "trigger foods" controls their cravings. Others have better results with "moderation" having a touch of the foods they want (no matter if they are good for them or not) To satisfy their cravings. Could be that "moderation" might not work so well for you? Like I said, I have no idea. 179lbs for me would be perfect at my 6’ 1 ½" height. Hope this helps… (Welcome to posting on The Men’s Board!) Best Wishes- Dx
Capricious; Impulsive, Semi-Predictable
on 12/29/07 10:29 pm - Houston, TX
THANKS FOR CALLING IT LIKE IT IS GUYS!!! I do have problems with "good choices" What I listed is what I eat. Chicken gags me so does most beef products can't seem to eat more than one bite. I seem to live on trail mix and popcorn. This is not what I promised the Doctor I would do when we decided to do the surgery. With regards to my heighth I am 5'9". I am trying to get back on track with vitamins eating right and oooh that dirty word...excercise.... Something that I ahve not done yet Thanks for all of the encouragement and advice