portion sizes

I have just been thinking today about what and how much I was eating after my surgery. Since 'getting back on track' I have gone back to eating protein first and drinking water but now I am wondering if I am eating too large of portions. I feel like right after my surgery I could only eat very small amounts, now I am able to eat almost as much as I want! I "think" I am limiting myself to a good portion size, but to be honest I wonder if I am just over eating :(

Good question.

I think we should be able to eat more now than post op. I know my program says about a cup sized portion. Post op, I remember struggling to get 2 ounces of pureed protein down. I know some days I can eat more and other days, I feel like my pouch is tighter.

I had to take my scale back out and start measuring. Dense proteins definitely fill me up much faster than things like soup and yogurt. 

I also make sure I am following the liquid restrictions, drinking to close to eating or too soon after I eat can affect how much I want to eat.

Good for you for getting back on track. That is how I started. I just took one thing at time to work on. First, I just got rid of the carbs, and got back on line for support. Still struggling, some days are better than others, but as long as I am trying, I can not fail!

I think we can't and shouldn't compare ourselves now to right after surgery. Just because it's not fair to ourselves. After surgery our stomach was swollen from the surgery and it took a while for that to go away. However, I take what you are saying and agree totally.  I know I can fit more in now. That being said, coming back to OH and talking with people like you, Maria and Cathy has helped me to remember how I should eat.  Protein first even if it's more protein than 65gm a day. Yesterday was a good day and I ended up eating Mexican and having margaritas. I know that's not great for weight loss but I saved my calories for that. And that makes me feel good. I had a taco salad and to my surprise it was healthier than I thought it would be. Hahaha!  I guess God is looking out for me despite myself. Today I'm so jazzed to do good!  Yay us!  

Good for you Ruthie!

I think we need to learn how to navigate our eating to do well in maintenance. You planned for your night out, awesome!