Question:
Eating habits & eating questions

I am 7 months post op (10/21/02) and down about 115 lbs. Lately, I've noticed old habits sneaking back in and I am wondering how much I should be eating. My Doc says to eat until I get full but I still have a tendancy to eat too fast. I also (5/16/03) had a dilatation, so now I am even more confused. I can eat about 3-3.5 oz of steak, maybe 4-5 ravioli, but I mostly stick to proteins...Can anyone HELP me???    — Jessica D (posted on June 11, 2003)

June 10, 2003
At about 6 mos., I felt the same old bad habits creeping back up. This is what I've done to try to help: (1) I got very involved with my support group to stay re-focused on the program and (2) tried to stick to an eating schedule of 4 small meals a day and lots of fluids in between. To force myself to eat slowly, I still will usually use one of my daughter's dishes (sure Barbie is on it, but it's nice and small) and get up and do something between bites. It's strange, but it works. Good luck.
   — SteveColarossi

June 11, 2003
I am glad you ask this question. I don't have the answers, but I am in the same boat. I am 7 months out and noticed pre surgery my problem area was eating at night. I am starting to do that again and need to stop. I am 8lbs from goal and determined I will make it.
   — Sharon F.

June 11, 2003
Probably check with the Grads for ideas. You might be hitting the 2 yr wall a lil ahead of schedule, so better to add tools to your toolbox NOW. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG
   — vitalady