Never full

We do absorb the collagen protein. But it is not complete protein so it sould not be counted toward min proteins needed for the day.  

Thanks for clarifying that. It was pretty late and I couldn't remember if we didn't absorb any of it or just a small percentage.

We do absorb the collagen protein. But it is not complete protein so it should not be counted toward min proteins needed for the day.  

You should be following your surgeon's food plan to a T, which I'm sure doesn't include cheetos, apple pie, or even corn.  

You said " My surgeons instructions say no snacks and 3 meals a day .. No more or no less" Then why are you eating like you are? You are doing yourself more harm than good. The surgeon is the expert, please listen to him/her. In my center at 3 weeks post op I will still be on fluids. Wow. 

That was only 3 meals .. Breakfast .. Lunch .. And dinner.. The other junk was just things I've tried a bite since my surgery to see if I had that dumping feeling everyone is talking about. I don't want to be in pain but if I'm out in public and I feel I certain way.. I want to know why I'm feeling it.. My surgeon starts a bariatric soft protein diet 10 days post op.. A month post op I'm suppose to add fruits without peels or skins and soft well cooked vegetables. 

Wow. Why would you test the waters so early out?? That is insane to me. You can pretty much eat anything now and lose weight. The surgery is doing all the work. but if you do not learn good habits during the losing phase, you WILL gain it all back.

I did not go through life-altering surgery to sabotage myself. This was my last chance to get my life back. I made a commitment to myself and was determined NOT to blow it. And I have not. 5 years post-op and I have kept off every single pound I have lost.

I am sorry you are not having an easy time with the transition.  I don't want to lecture you on what you should and shouldn't be eating.  Your nutritionist should be able to help you out on that.  But, I know from personal experience that many times people are overweight in the first place because they use food as a crutch.  Maybe you should take some time to jot down what is going on in your life at the time you feel like you 'need to eat'.  Maybe old habits are just hard to break when you are used to eating when certain situations occur in your life. 

Just a side note, we don't need to eat til we feel full.  We only need to eat enough to sustain our bodies.  I hope things right themselves for you soon.  The surgery is such a great chance to take control back of our lives.  Good luck!

Really?!? You said you're not really supposed to have vegetables yet, so you figured you would try apple pie, hot Cheetos, a carne asada burrito, pizza and Funyuns?!? Okaaaaaaay. 

Those are things tried once .. Not a regular pattern..