How do I retrain my stomach to work the way it did post op?

You can't train a stomach. You can only train your brain. And you absolutely need to train yours not to reach for the carb laden foods you've been eating.

Dense protein. Dense protein. Dense protein.

We need to train our minds. For me I know I can think something ten different ways and think it is a bad idea. Then say it another way and it seems okay.

Life can be hard with everything that happens. Everyone has bad stuff happen and good.

If you still feel restriction then it is possible. Think back to when you started out before surgery why you wanted it.

Get in your pantry and clean out the crap. Think about what you can eat not what we shouldn't.

I have had some weight gain. I know I still have restriction. Realizing we are worth it and deserve to be happy and healthy.

Thank you for your reply. Everyone else has been really ugly... I mean REAL ugly. I know I'm not eating the right foods, that's why I'm asking for help on what to eat. I'm not an uneducated troll as I was called. My stomach is able to hold to much food at a time. I can eat 2 pieces of chicken, mashed potatoes and green beans and still have room for a roll. That is what I was referring to in saying I wanted to retain my stomach. I heard others talk about it in the past and I know it can be done. I know I need to get rid of the carbs and I've done that this week. I've gotten rid of all the fries, battered fish, Hot Pockets, etc.

How do you get that much protein in? Do you drink shakes?

People here truly want to help. I think when they read something like this there are so many people who like to be trouble makers and stir up the pot.

We all don't want to be put in the group of people who like to roll their eyes when you tell them about WLS. It sucks to hear about someone gaining all their weight back and not doing anything about it.

I don't drink shakes. The only reason I will drink a shake is if I am on the run. Like if I am doing a walk and I am not hungry. But most of the time I eat real food.

I am glad you got rid of the carbs in the house. Coming here and asking for help is the first step.

There is a group called getting back on track. A lot of times our minds tell us we are hungry. And we are not. I try to drink something before I eat. It does stop me from going overboard.

Stick to dense protein and try to focus on that. It is a long process of food addiction that I deal with. Also others.

I know if I wait to eat for a long period of time. I can go off the rails.

Go to the menu post daily. Try to ask for help. Also try not to take it personally. I did delete my first account here. I was really offended. But I know now they were trying to really help me.

Take it one meal at a time. Make lists of things you want to do in life. Not always easy. But doable.

Mashed potatoes, green beans, and rolls are "slider foods" and will go straight through your stomach, allowing you to eat more.

Some people post about what they call a "pouch reset," but it's a fad diet that is completely useless. The only thing that can make your stomach smaller is another surgery, but even then you will still be able to eat slider foods.

Sorry if you think that medical truth is "REAL ugly."

I'm a RN. I know medical proof. I heard about the reset years ago when I was on here, that's why I asked.

I'm sorry that you think people were being ugly & that you know that you were eating the wrong foods, but people were pointing out something that you already know. How is that being ugly?

You responded positively to 3BassetteHounds when she pointed out some of the mental hardships we endure over the years. Have you tried therapy or support groups? Maybe this is something to look into?

I'm glad that you gave up all the battered stuff. Do you track your foods? You really have to get a better picture of what you're eating now & work your way back to eat the way you was eating when you first was losing the weight & stick to it.

During the times when you know you can eat more & you want to eat more, look for ways to distract yourself. Either reach out to people, listen to music, go for a walk, etc. Anything to get your mind off of eating more than you planned to eat.

The mental part of this weight loss journey is just as important as the physical one. I wish the best of luck to you.

The real truth isn't what's ugly. It's name calling that is. I'm not a Troll and don't appreciate be called that. I know I'm not eating right that why I was honest and told everyone exactly what I eat. I need support not people telling me that " I can't help you. I'm sorry" just because I eat to many carbs.

I heard years ago that there was a way to retrain... or jumpstart your pouch again. It's clear that's no longer the thinking.

Yes, the mental part is the hard one as well. I got a calorie counter app today to see if that helps.

Thanks

I can understand not wanting to be called a troll. In the past & even now people do come on here not looking for help, but looking for trouble, & since it's the internet there's really no way of knowing who's who.

If someone thinks you're a troll, then speak with them directly, either on the boards, or maybe privately with a pm. Speak out, no one can know what's in your mind. If you felt hurt by what someone said, then say something. You might find out that they might not have meant to hurt your feelings.

Believe me there are people who tried to help other people in the past only to find themselves hurt in the process.

I know the others who posted here & they do genuinely want to help.

If you're looking to jumpstart, get back to the basics, but you might have to do little jumpstarts rather than a total overhaul. Little things add up over time. I use the My fitness pal app. It's pretty good & it's free.

I remember the pouch test . It had something to do with eating cottage cheese until you felt the pressure.Then taking water and putting in the container to see how big your pouch was. Not sure if thats what youre talking about , but it was a thing in like 2010-11.

We all back slide, some slide a little some slide a lot. We just have to pick up and strive for what we once accomplished before. Re-read your book that you received at the start of this journey, or download a PDF of it from your Bariatric center's web page. It might give you the jump start youre looking for.