Trouble eating enough?
on 1/21/16 1:19 pm
For the first 3 months I used the reminders app on my iPhone. I t literally binged every time I was supposed to be eating or drinking. I couldn't always follow it but I tried, and it helped get me into the right habits.
At that point I was doing 6 teensy meals a day (some were shakes). Now, at 6 months out, I aim for 5 small meals but realistically only eat 4 on most days. I only force myself to eat the 5th if my protein is very low. I'd like to be able to get back to 6 tiny meals though. I know I felt better when I had it spread out like that.
- High Weight before LapBand: 200 (2008)
- High Weight before RNY: 160 (2015)
- Lowest post-op weight: 110 (2016)
- Maintenance Weight: 120 (2017-2019)
- Battling Regain Weight: 135 (current)
Im about 4 months out from surgery. I am just now noticing that eating "real" food is more enjoyable. For 3 months it was mainly yogurt and shakes. I simply didnt enjoy anything else.... It wasnt really "nauseating or unpleasant" but it just wasnt right. I can now notice my taste for meats, eggs, and cheese coming back.
You survived what you thought would kill you. Now straighten your crown and go forward like the Queen you are!
I make my eating plan either the night or day before. I don't eat a certain number of meals because sometimes my pouch can eat way less than others. I spoke to my surgeon and he said make a plan, stick to it, and you will succeed.