Big Pouch/Small Pouch Days

LynnAlex
on 9/27/15 5:19 pm
RNY on 08/04/15

I know we are supposed to have 70-80 grams of protein daily, but some days I want more food.  Yesterday I had a small piece of cake for my husband's birthday.  Last week, was my birthday, and I didn't order a cake or have a meal type celebration.  

Today, I am not hungry.  I have been fighting a cold-headache, chills, etc.  I don't feel like eating.  I only have 40 grams of protein in for the day and 300 calories.   Yesterday I had 800 calories.  I usually average 600 calories.  

Do you make yourself eat when you don't feel good?  I don't mean in the beginning when you struggle, but more like after 2 months after surgery when you are eating regular foods and trying for low carb/high protein.   

Age 61 5'4" Consult-6/2/15: 238 SW-8/4/15: 210 CW:145 (6/30/18) M1-16#, M2-17#, M3-14#, M4-10#, M5-6#, M6-5#, M7-1#, M8 -3# Range 133-138 DexaScan 4/16/17 19% body fat---- 2016 wt avg 142-146, 2017, wt. avg 132-136, 2018 avg weight 144-146 bounce back is real.

hl1524
on 9/27/15 6:17 pm - Austin, TX

On days I'm not feeling well I make sure I'm getting in fluids and protein. I'll usually have a shake to serve both purposes. 

  RNY 8/27/2014

White Dove
on 9/27/15 7:52 pm - Warren, OH

Never force yourself to eat but always force yourself to get your fluids in.

Real life begins where your comfort zone ends

AnneL
on 9/27/15 8:20 pm

I feel like my pouch changes sizes too. I wonder if I still have some swelling. Surgery 7/31. Yesterday we went to a Korean restaurant. I am not a big vegetable fan, so protein first works well. However, I love Korean vegetables. Probably ended up eating more than a cup ful and did not feel  over ful. Also had broth, fish and tofu. The most I have eaten since surgery. Digested well and stayed satisfied longer. 

NYMom222
on 9/27/15 10:48 pm
RNY on 07/23/14

I still feel like there are big pouch days and small pouch days..... If you want more food, have more protein or a greek yogurt if you want something sweeter. Not cake. the 60-80g is a minimum not a maximum. A day you are not feeling well is different... and I agree focus on your fluids first. I stir plain protein powder into soup and things to get the protein in too if i am not up to normal eating.

Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014

Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16

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Chickenboob
on 9/28/15 6:22 am - Rockland, Canada

Don't forget about ANGRY pouch days... Oh those are the worst. lol.

RNY 2011/07/26 HW 338; SW 301; LW 199; Starting over weight 255; CW 212; GOAL #1 lose regain back to 199 lbs!

siberiancat
on 9/29/15 9:09 am - COLUMBIA CITY, IN

On "grouchy" pouch or not feeling well days and  I can't get all nutrients by eating solid food - I drink liquid protein or mix powdered protein in SF pudding, greek unflavored yogurt, smoothie, etc.  I always get protein (80-100 gm) and my liquid in - no matter what.

Best wishes

Penny

 Penny
Highest Weight 255  * Wt loss includes 19 lb lost before surgery

    
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