Question:
Does this seem like alot of food?

hi..i had open rny (distal) a week ago im home now and doin ok sugar seems to make me feel icky but i feel like im eatn an awful lot for 1 week postop..first day home i ate some soup but second day i ate 1 cup of clam chowder, 1/4 cup cottage cheese half tuna sandwich..next day one whole baked potatoe a whole bowl of oatmeal 2 pieces of string cheese half a banana and some pretzels..my doc oked me for soft food and im doin really great with keepin it down just seems like alot to me    — christine S. (posted on January 27, 2003)

January 26, 2003
That is a lot. Are you pureeing all of these foods? What is the time span that you are consuming these? If it takes you an hour then no, but 15 minutes, then yes. 5 1/2 months post-op, down 93 pounds.
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January 26, 2003
IMHO- way too much food for 1 WEEK POST OP!! What surgeon would approve such foods at 1 week? The best thing you can do for yourself right now is to stay on full FLUIDS and PUREED foods for the first 4-6 weeks. Your insides just had major surgery and need time to heal before you start eating sandwiches and pretzels. You could do some damage eating that kind of stuff too soon. Don't be in such a hurry, there will be plenty of time in the future for "normal" foods. Take Care.
   — mary ann T.

January 26, 2003
I would call your surgeon and check with him/her. I am 5-1/2 months and still can't eat 1/2 of a sandwich. Please check to see is this is normal, I have no idea what your pouch size is or if you were transected or not. Dana Open RNY, transected 8/6/02 down 100 lbs.
   — Dana B.

January 26, 2003
Christine, I agree with everyone else? WHat is your post-op diet plan? What does your nutrionst say? You should be VERY careful with your new puch the first 2-3 wks, it is still swollen and you should be on liquids, pureed or something to that effect.
   — heathercross

January 27, 2003
I agree with the first poster. Are you consuming these foods over the course of a day or at one sitting? A whole bowl of oatmeal would be lots at one time, but not if you ate it in three or four sittings. The same with the potato. And are you talking about a BAKING potato or a white potato? I couldn't eat much more than 1/4 cup of food at a time for months. If you are eating a cup or more of solid-type food at one sitting, I would think you need to see your dr.<p>Also, I know you're early out but you need to get some protein in. The menu for the second day is almost all carbs. Be sure to get protein every time you eat something or you'll feel rotten and risk anemia. Good luck!
   — ctyst

January 28, 2003
OMG! I am also 4 and a half months out, and can't eat that much in a day, nor do I desire that much. At one week out, you really should be on liquids, or soft foods such as eggs, and yogurt. These are high protien and are easy on the pouch. You are going to hurt yourself. I know how hard those first weeks are. I did experience hunger, but to eat some of the things you have eaten are going back to the bad habits that got you into this place. Sooooo, come to terms with the fact that you will need to give some things up for a little while, and start taking care of your tiny tummy. It'll be happier, and so will you. The weight won't come off with the wrong foods. There are a ton of great people on here who will help you with serving amounts, and great ideas of what to eat. Please use this tool. I'm worried for you. Please slow down, and don't hurt yourself. I'm 4.5 months out, and 70 pounds down. If you are interested in any help from me, I'll do what I can. E-mail me. Christine
   — wiggie34