Is it odd that I can only eat 1/4 cup portions?

melizabeth
on 10/11/11 1:57 am - CA

I'm 21 days post op RNY. My menu plan suggests 1/2 cup portions at meal time of cottage cheese, pureed meats etc. But my pouch is feeling too full after eating 1/4 cup. How long was it before you could eat 1/2 cup portions at meal time? I have not lost any weight in 8 days and I'm wondering if it is because I'm not eating enough food. I have been getting in 78 gr of protein and 50 oz of water. I find it so difficult to drink. I am gagging at the end of the night trying to drink more water before I go to bed. My husband says, "Come to bed" and I say, "I have to finish this water first". UGH!

I also have another question - How long do you wait 15 or 30 minutes before and after you eat after drinking water? Do I need to wait to drink water after I drink a protein shake?

I'm so glad you guys are here to help me. I obviously need help. Thanks for all your replies.

Melizabeth

RYN 9/20/11--HW 211--CW120--Extended TT 3/7/13

GOAL Weight 120 met 18 months post op

MajorMom
on 10/11/11 2:16 am - VA

DS on 08/09/07

This is your journey not the dietitian who may or may not have written your guidelines. :) Do what you can do and don't sweat the small stuff.

You can count the liquid in your shakes towards your fluids for the day but aim for 64oz.

I don't restrict my drink with or around meals but if I did, I would be drinking up until 15 minutes prior and drinking again 30 minutes after. I think I would apply that to the protein shakes too. You want to keep your system feeling kind of full and not washing everything through too fast.

Hang in there. Try to increase your shakes and watch the weight start coming off.

--gina

5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
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melizabeth
on 10/11/11 2:34 am - CA

RNY on 09/20/11

Thanks Gina. I thought you went to work early? Do you have a smart phone and that's how you reply so quickly? Wish I had one.

Elizabeth

Melizabeth

RYN 9/20/11--HW 211--CW120--Extended TT 3/7/13

GOAL Weight 120 met 18 months post op

MajorMom
on 10/11/11 6:52 am - VA

DS on 08/09/07

lol I come home for lunch and just caught your post. Sometimes I can get on OH at work but it's been busy and will be the rest of this week and into next week.

--g

5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny

Price S.
on 10/11/11 3:02 am - Mills River, NC

RNY on 09/09/10

I drink right up until when I eat but wait at least 30 min after I eat to drink again. You don't have to wait after a protein drink, just after food.

Our plan for for 1/4c for a good while but we had 6-8 meals a day in the beginning. Then it moved to 1/4c protein, 1/4c veggies/fruit/starch. But we were always told to stop when we were full, don't overeat.

It's pretty common to have a stall at 3 weeks. Your body needs to catch up. Sounds like you are doing fine.

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melizabeth
on 10/11/11 3:47 am - CA

RNY on 09/20/11

Price,
My meal plan says to only eat three meals a day with protein drinks for my snacks. But since I can't eat the 1/2 portion I think I will eat more often like you did (6-8 meals a day) which will up my protein intake. I can't bear the thought of drinking a 4th protein shake.

Thanks for your encouragement.

Melizabeth

RYN 9/20/11--HW 211--CW120--Extended TT 3/7/13

GOAL Weight 120 met 18 months post op

Eliza55
on 10/11/11 4:26 am - PA

RNY on 08/11/11

I can only eat 1/4 cup at once, then I'm too full to drink for several hours. What I do is drink all morning, then eat lunch, and about 2-3pm, I'll start drinking until dinner. I still struggle to get in all the fluid.

Good luck!

Eliza

Consult:239 SW:217 1mo:195 2mo:182 3mo:169 6mo:139 9mo GOAL CW: +2 from underweight

melizabeth
on 10/11/11 5:25 am, edited 10/11/11 5:26 am - CA

RNY on 09/20/11

Eliza,
Thanks for the reply. So, I'm not alone. Thats exactly how I feel. I'm too full for a couple of hours after I eat the 1/4 cup of food to begin drinking again. I just dread trying to drink so much. It's 12:23pm and I've only gotten in 16.9 oz of water (whi*****ludes my protein drink). I'm not giving up.

Melizabeth

RYN 9/20/11--HW 211--CW120--Extended TT 3/7/13

GOAL Weight 120 met 18 months post op

glzgowlass
on 10/11/11 5:43 am - VA

RNY on 09/14/11 with

They told me that this early 1/4 cup is all I should be eating. I can eat more, but not a half cup. They said I should be eating about 1/2 cup at the 6 month stage and 1 - 1.5 cups at the year.

HW: 218, SW: 204, CW: 139 GW: 112-119

melizabeth
on 10/11/11 6:20 am - CA

RNY on 09/20/11

Glzgowlass,
That really makes me feel better. No one had mentioned how much I would be able to consume at one time down the road. Thanks.

How are you doing getting in your protein and water etc?

Elizabeth

Melizabeth

RYN 9/20/11--HW 211--CW120--Extended TT 3/7/13

GOAL Weight 120 met 18 months post op

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